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Have you ever wondered how our minds measure something as simple as seconds? The University of California, Los Angeles found out. Read More

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Forget Advil, scientists say try doing this the next time you feel pain John Anderer

When something painful happens, like placing your hand on a hot stove, for example, it’s up to the brain to receive, interpret, contextualize (emotional and cognitive factors), and then ultimately react to those sensations. Read More

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If you wear this accessory every day, you could save yourself from COVID-19 Meredith Lepore

The study’s authors looked into the number of patients admitted into the hospital in Wuhan (where the pandemic outbreak started) that wore glasses regularly and found that this, in fact, a very small population. Read More

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A heart-healthy lifestyle also protects this important body part John Anderer

If you were looking for one more reason to start living cleaner, a new study has identified a surprising, seemingly hidden up-until-now benefit associated with healthy cardiovascular choices. Read More

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Doing this innocent activity indoors can speed up the spread of COVID-19 dramatically Olivia Kelley

The study, published in Indoor Air, confirmed what was already suspected after a choir rehearsal in early March became one of the first superspreading events in the US. Read More

Health

This trendy new superfood you’ve never heard of could be a gamechanger for your hair and body CW Headley

In addition to being rich in fiber, (10.8 grams per cup), amino acids, and antioxidants, breadfruit has been independently studied to boost heart health, curb excessive weight gain, facilitate hair growth and prevent skin infection. Read More

Office Life

Turns out the majority of women feel discriminated against at job interviews CW Headley

Fifty-nine percent of the female participants believe that they would have a more difficult time interviewing for a new job if they were pregnant. Sixty-five percent of all the entire pool believe women are questioned more than men in job interviews on average. Read More

Productivity

If your emails include these types of words, this is what people think of you Kyle Schnitzer

Stretchable words like “heyyy” or “byeee” can carry certain meanings based on how they are used, especially since they have become part of the vernacular in the social media communicating age. Read More

How To

You will enjoy shopping more if this occurs, according to research John Anderer

Researchers from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute just released a set of research concluding shoppers tend to value and appreciate difficult purchases more over time in comparison to easy shopping choices. Read More

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