Health

May 4, 2021

10 Years of Research Reveals That Listening To Nature Can Improve Your Overall Health

Have you ever found yourself in a meditative state, listening to the calming sounds of nature, only to have an aircraft pass by overhead? It can be an instant stresser. Man-made noises like this can interfere with your overall experience out in nature and cause hyperarousal, impacting your behavior, physiology, and fitness. Additionally, jarring noises can lead to high blood pressure and other ailments.

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March 10, 2021

Researchers Discover No Functional Difference Between Male and Female Brains, Debunking Neurosexism

A review paper published in Neuroscience and Biobehavioural Reviews has analyzed thirty years' worth of brain studies to conclude that very little difference has ever been successfully shown between the male and female brain. In fact, when ignoring the long acknowledged fact that male brains are typically larger (which does not improve cognition), sex accounts for only one percent of differences observed.

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December 17, 2020

Enjoying Wine and Cheese Might Actually Help You Avoid Dementia Later in Life

Pass the cheese plate and pour a glass of red—it's time to protect our cognitive abilities. Rich cheeses and luxurious wines may not seem healthy at first glance, but a study by researchers from Iowa State University suggests the health impacts of these dietary delicacies are more nuanced. Recently published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, the study interrogated links between diet and cognitive decline in aging adults.

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October 22, 2020

14-Year-Old Wins America’s Top Young Scientist for Discovering Molecule to Battle COVID-19

Scientists around the world have been racing to find ways to combat COVID-19. This includes young scientists like 14-year-old Anika Chebrolu. This student from Frisco, Texas was just named America's Top Young Scientist in the 3M Young Scientist Challenge. For her work in finding a molecule that could lead to a cure for the coronavirus, she won $25,000.

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