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New Research has Found an Interesting Cause of Depression
Depression has become an epidemic of sorts across the globe. It is estimated that 350 million people are affected by some form of depression every year. What is worse is that research shows that 11% of adolescents develop symptoms of…
Scientists Suggest that Being Single is Genetic
Some of us are better at relationships than others. As someone who has had less than stellar success in past relationship endeavors, I found it very interesting that scientists are now suggesting that being single could actually have a…
6 Reasons to Laugh More (backed by science)
Hold on one second while I dig into my "Giant Bag of Cliches that Make for Interesting Conversations"... Oh, Here it is: "Laughter Is The Best Medicine". In my opinion laughter is one of the most essential aspects of life, not only for…
6 Reasons Science Says you Should Read a Book
Sure, reading is entertaining, but did you know that it is actually good for you?
Now, I know I'm about to sound like a desperate book publisher trying to unload copies of some tween vampire knock-off, but believe me: These reasons to read…
Brain Experts Say That an MRI Can 'Scan' True Love
Pretty soon, gone will be the days of showing signs of affection by doing things like buying flowers, writing poems, or even playing John Mayer songs.
Scientists have figured out which parts of the brain are stimulated based on how in love…
This is how the oldest human brain, 2,600 years old, was so well preserved
Back in 2008 in Britain researchers dug from the soil something they did not expect to find. At first, they thought they had only found a human skull, but surprisingly it was much more than just that. When they took a closer look, they…
Having the “Smart Gene” is Related to Longevity and Increased Brain Function
A recent study has found that a certain variation of the gene that helps you live longer has even more benefits: increased memory, great learning, decision-making and planning abilities. Having that gene is also associated with a bigger…
New Research Proves Psilocybin’s Efficiency in Treating Alcoholism
Alcoholism is one of the most dangerous and common addictions of our time. The World Health Organization’s statistics show that over 140 million people worldwide are suffering from it. Alcoholism-related illnesses are the cause of death of…
Science Fiction to Reality: Thought-Controlled Prosthetic Limbs
Back in 2008, Johnny Matheny lost the majority of his left arm to cancer. Since then he has become an advocate for the development of new, better prosthetic limbs in the only way he saw fit: by being testing them. After wearing a variety…
Selfies Linked to Mental Disorders
Since selfies started getting more and more popular, many scientists did different researches on them and some of them have linked that modern trend to a variety of mental issues.
Dr. David Veal, a psychiatrist, claims that two out of…