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What is Your Ageotype?
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Some parts of the body may age faster than others, and this can vary between different types of people. Genes play a huge part in how fast we age, but they could determine a lot more than when you’ll start going gray or how well your skin will hold up. Determining your “ageotype” now could help reduce the chances of developing age-related diseases later.Researchers believe there are at least four different... 7/1/2020 7:00:00 AM
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Lying to Appear More Honest is a Thing
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Withholding information, or even flat out lying because of the fear of being called out as lying if the truth were revealed is actually a thing. In fact, in some circles, it's common practice. People lie, sometimes for some pretty ridiculous reasons. And in many cases, it turns out that people lie for the sake of honesty itself. Why Honest People Lie People generally need a reason to lie. We humans... 6/30/2020 7:00:00 AM
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Scared Stiff: The Chemical Behind the Body’s Startle Response
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Boo! Did you jump? That startle response is universal among humans — and possibly even across the animal kingdom. It can be unsettling, but it could also serve a vital purpose. So what causes us to become scared stiff? One well-known chemical in our brain appears to be responsible. Study Links Serotonin to Startle Response If fear has ever stopped you in your tracks — literally like a deer staring... 6/30/2020 7:00:00 AM
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How to Fight Hunger When Dieting
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A Nutritarian diet-style is designed to be nutrient rich, protective against disease, and longevity enhancing. But, the most fascinating discovery is the same diet-style that can push the envelope of human longevity, is most effective for long-term weight loss.It is pretty tough to maintain a healthy weight if you always feel like eating more. A recent study published in Nutrition Journal of 768 people... 6/25/2020 7:00:00 AM
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HIV Awareness on the Decline Among Young Adults
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Age could determine how well one is informed about HIV and AIDS. It turns out that the younger you are, the less likely you might be to have all the facts. Declining HIV awareness could be putting countless young people at risk.A recent survey found people in Generation Z and Millennial age groups were dangerously uninformed about HIV. Between 54% and 80% fail to use any form of protection, and roughly... 6/24/2020 7:00:00 AM
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Could a "Dopamine Fast" Reset Your Brain?
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It’s the latest craze among the burned out and overwhelmed, with numerous headlines praising its benefits. The idea behind it seems sound: unplug and take some quiet time to counterbalance all that stimulation and instant gratification we’ve been programmed to seek out. But does a “dopamine fast” really reset your brain? What Is a Dopamine Fast? The “dopamine fast” started in San Francisco and then... 6/24/2020 7:00:00 AM
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Could Drones Be the Future of First Responders?
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Drones are proving to be far more than video recording devices and battle bots. Last year, one made headlines for rushing a kidney to an anxiously awaiting transplant recipient and the team of surgeons. Now, researchers are considering the possibility of using drones as first responders. And in the time of pandemics and health worries, this may not be that far off as we all scramble to bring resources... 6/19/2020 7:00:00 AM
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Reduce Fibromyalgia Pain With Muscle Stimulation Therapy
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Although we've come a long way from the days when no one thought it was a real disease, we still have a long way to go in terms of treatment. Fibromyalgia pain is an increasingly common form of chronic pain that can leave those with the disease in a seemingly endless limbo of uncertainty and anguish. Current treatment options are limited, so many people are left struggling to function with the condition.... 6/19/2020 7:00:00 AM
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Some People Remain Contagious Long After COVID-19 Symptoms
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Typically, when we get sick, many of us are careful to stay away from others while we have a fever and symptoms so we don’t spread the illness. But a study has reported that it may be possible to spread the novel coronavirus even after we’ve begun to feel better and are no longer experiencing symptoms. And this could account for the difficulty of containment. How long might you be contagious after... 6/19/2020 7:00:00 AM
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Understanding and Combating Chronic Inflammation
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The body has many different processes to defend itself, including inflammation. Chronic inflammation refers to the body remaining in an elevated response state. When the body senses potential dangers, such as an infection or injury, it responds through a process broadly referred to as inflammation. Chronic inflammation occurs when that process lasts for several months or even years. We're going to... 6/19/2020 7:00:00 AM
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