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Did you know that working at something and making an effort can trigger changes in your brain and actually make you happier? Armed with this knowledge, it’s easier to value your own effort without worrying about what other people think. Keep reading to find out why effort is so important for your well-being.…
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The wireless technology revolution has brought with it a ton of benefits, including hands-free speaking and listening for music lovers, as well as the ability to get wireless Internet on the go just about anywhere within miles of an average-sized city center. But the…
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  New superfood trends and ideas come and go each year, but two you may have missed in 2019 are maca powder and watermelon seeds. The health-giving properties of both of these foods have been known for some time, but further research and greater public awareness has brought them to prominence this year in particular.…
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  Unlike many fad diets, fasting seems to get the tick of approval from experts, thanks to its science-proved benefits, ranging from weight loss, blood sugar control to reducing inflammation.So we might as well consider this another trophy to add to fasting’s cabinet. According to a recent study, the largest of its kind,…
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  Your body might not be able to send you an e-mail alert or text message, or ring an alarm bell when something’s wrong, but there are plenty of other ways it gives you a heads up when something isn’t quite right. You probably don’t give much thought to your fingernails on a daily basis. In fact,…
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  Scientists might be able to reverse process of ageing, a recent study suggests. Volunteers who were given a cocktail of drugs for a year actually “aged backwards”, losing an average of 2.5 years from their biological ages, according to the study. The research showed that the marks on their genomes that represent…
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  “Pnoc neurons in the paranigral ventral tegmental area become active when mice seek rewards. Stimulating these neurons with optogenetics promotes avoidance behaviors. Researchers say ventral tegmental area dopamine neuron NOPR expression is necessary to limit reward-seeking behavior.” – UW Medicine.…
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  Although some studies have linked high levels of testosterone to immoral behavior, a recent study published in Nature Human Behaviour finds testosterone supplements actually made people more sensitive to moral norms, suggesting that testosterone's influence on behavior is more complicated than previously thought.…
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Like any part of your body, the brain can become stressed and unwell. It can also stay healthy, sharp, and clear. Your brain is an incredible machine if you think about it. That 3-pound organ contains billions of cells with…
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  Many people struggle to keep their weight in check as they get older. Now, recent research at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden has uncovered why that is: Lipid turnover in the fat tissue decreases during aging and makes it easier to gain weight, even if we don’t eat more or exercise less than before. The study is…
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