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The brain is destroyed by this popular video game
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The brain is destroyed by this popular video game

An experiment conducted by researchers at the University of Montreal in Canada showed that people who spend a lot of time playing games like Call of Duty have less gray…

December 15, 2018
Lutein may slow down intellectual aging
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Lutein may slow down intellectual aging

Lutein - a nutrient contained in spinach and some other dark green leafy vegetables, as well as in avocado and eggs - can help slow cognitive aging.

December 15, 2018
Lost is the first sign of Alzheimer's
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Lost is the first sign of Alzheimer's

Whoever gets lost gets to see it right away. Scientists have found that it may be one of the first early signs of dangerous Alzheimer's disease.

December 15, 2018
Diet to prevent Alzheimer's
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Diet to prevent Alzheimer's

A diet rich in thiamine may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease, but some age groups, such as the elderly, do not supplement this essential substance.

December 15, 2018
Smart people have unusual brain waves
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Smart people have unusual brain waves

If your brain has gentle rhythms even while you think stressfully, it proves you are an extremely intelligent person.

December 15, 2018
Want to live longer, read more books
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Want to live longer, read more books

Recently, a group of experts from Yale University's School of Public Health found a link between reading more and increasing life expectancy.

December 15, 2018
Pain relievers reduce human empathy
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Pain relievers reduce human empathy

Scientists warn components in painkillers can reduce the ability of others to feel pain whether it is physical or emotional.

December 15, 2018