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The Alzheimers Society has recognized a recent study by the University of California. Their finding suggested that an early onset indicator of dementia is leaky blood vessels in the brain. This new finding could lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment to reverse or delay this neurological disease. Eye-opening results presented themselves to a team of […]
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Editor’s Note: Sections before “Why Middle Children Are Better at Innovation and Have Happier Relationships” have been added to provide more value to you, our reader! Why is it that the moment you think you’re getting a grip on this parenting thing, the second child comes along to remind you that no, you don’t? You’ve […]
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What would need to happen for you to vow never to eat a certain food, even if it was your favorite? For 38-year-old mother-of-six Lorraine Wall, it would take biting into a spider egg-infested banana, swallowing the mouthful, and then looking in horror at the remaining spider eggs lurking inside the banana – which is […]
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This article was originally published in May 2018 and has since been updated. Mononucleosis is an often harmless infectious illness caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. It is known as “the kissing disease” because it’s contagious and spread mainly through saliva. The virus is very common and a lot of people are exposed to it in […]
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This article was originally published on April 17, 2018, and has since been updated. Over the last few years, there has been a growing list of women advocating for endometriosis sufferers. But now, in addition to the common symptoms, researchers have linked this painful condition to increased risk of heart disease. What Is Endometriosis? Endometriosis […]
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Did you ever hear about the alleged 13th century study conducted by Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II? In it, babies were raised completely absent of human interaction – they were neither spoken to nor held.[1] Sounds crazy, right? The emperor’s aim was to discover if, as the infants developed, a natural language would surface. If […]
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This article was originally published on September 11, 2019, and has since been updated. Nothing beats walking in nature, especially in the autumn when the summer heat has blown over and the leaves are changing colors. Although this is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors, hikers and nature lovers should be aware of certain […]
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In essence, the researchers are trying to tell the world that music is not just food for the soul, but also food for the brain. Music is a beautiful thing. It has been used since the dawn of time as an ardent form of self-expression and an outlet for emotions. Music has a lot of […]
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A car isn’t the only place people and animals can suffer from heat-related illness and even death. Jennifer Amba, a single mom in Canada, says her three-year-old daughter developed heatstroke while taking a nap right in her own bedroom. Amba says she called an ambulance and while waiting for help, it took her 20 minutes […]
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Our planet is a strange and wondrous place full of amazingly beautiful scenery all across it. There’s still so much to be discovered in the world, however, so sometimes when we see these incredible natural phenomenon we find it hard to believe they’re real. Natural Phenomenon That Look Like They Couldn’t Be Real Especially since […]
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Early diagnosis of dementia is crucial for providing effective care and treatment to individuals. While memory loss and cognitive decline are commonly associated with dementia, there are other signs to be aware of. One such sign is a decreased loss of smell, which can be observed during everyday activities like taking a shower. According to […]
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Anxiety is one of the most common mental disorders, but it wasn’t always a “disorder.” In fact, anxiety is an evolutionary response encoded in you that helps you detect and deal with threats. For early man, living out in the wild, anxiety kept humanity on its toes and alert to predators. In modern society, though, anxiety isn’t […]
