The Mind and Body Articles
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Parasite Rash
A woman went on vacation and returned with an itchy rash which turned out to be a parasite that infected her by biting and entering her leg. These parasites don't normall infect humans!
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Brain Variation
The article describes how gene variation leads to different sized parts of the brain. This is how different brain related diseases and are developed.
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Brain GPS
Scientists have discovered how humans keep their sense of direction! Findings show that the brain has a system to determine how we find our way around the world, a sort of inner GPS…
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Math from Memory
People often say that children have a "sponge" like memory. This article looks into how children are able to remember things so well and how long that ability is with them. The study …
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Always Craving Chips And Cookies? Blame It On Your Gut Bacteria!
People often don't understand why we get cravings for certain junk foods. Well this article offers an explaination for this interesting topic! Read this and then you'll know why somet…
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A Creative Collision
As far away as the moon is now, it's hard to believe, but it used be part of the dirt underneath our feet! Scientists believe that an ancient collision between Earth and another objec…
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New Maps May Hold Clues to Brain Mysteries
The many connections between different parts of the brain have no signs or trail markers. In order to understand this complicated organ, scientists must develop their own maps. By dev…
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Atherosclerosis
Thanks to modern medicine, we have become increasingly aware of the importance of heart health. There are many ailments that can hinder the affectiveness of the heart, one of which is…
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How the heart works
There's no doubt that the heart is the hardest working organ in the body. This vital muscle is constantly pumping blood throughout the body, from before we're even born to the moment …
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Placebo Sleep Can Improve Cognitive Skills
New study shows that when people are told that they have received a high proportion of REM sleep, they are likely to do better on cognitive tests! This study shows that if you can con…
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Study: Young People Store High Definition Memories
New study shows that younger people remember memories in "HD resolution". Older people, however, remember memories in a lower definition.
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Cuttlefish Remember What, Where and When They Ate
Episodic memory in humans enables us to recall our experiences from the past. Although before it was thought to be only unique in human beings, researchers are finding more and more o…
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Kids who sleep more cope better
Were you cranky as a pre-schooler to your classmates? It has been shown that children who sleep more behave better in school and with their peers. Sleep makes a difference in how a c…
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Sleepy? Your memory may be impaired
Are you getting your eight hours of sleep? New study shows that people who do not get enough sleep can be putting themselves at risk for Alzheimer's. Sleep helps restore network conne…
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Exercise may preserve brain better than games
Although we know that there is no way of preventing diseases such as Alzheimer's, new study shows there might be a way to delay its onset. New research shows that exercise might actua…
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Early therapy can change brains of kids with autism
Autism is a disorder of children which has been rising slowly for the past couple of years. A new type of behavioral therapy called Early Start Denver Model has been shown to improve …
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7 Health Risks in the wake of Superstorm Sandy
In the wake of recent superstorm Sandy, many are at health risks. See what is causing the woes for Health experts!
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What is Cancer?
What is cancer? Caner is a a group of many related disease that affects different cells in the body. Cancer occurs when cells divide rapid fast and cannot stop. Learn more about this …
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PET Scan
Did you ever wonder how doctor's look to see if your organs are functioning properly? Doctors use something called a PET scan to see if your internal organs are working properly! See …
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Advancements in Brain Control: Wheelchairs that Move by Thought
Brain power might be just around the corner for many! Check out this article on how a wheelchair can be controlled by your brain just by looking at a screen! This would make life easi…
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The Mysterious Brain of the Fat-Tailed Dwarf Lemur, the Worlds Only Hibernating Primate
We know that many animals hibernate, but the hibernation and sleep pattern of the fat-tailed dwarf lemur is uniquely different. See how scientists have discovered how their brain patt…
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Music from Brain Waves
Did you ever think it would be possible to do an action with just controlling with your mind like telepathy? We might be even closer than you think. See how Japanese musician Masaki B…
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Did Frederic Chopin Have Epilepsy?
We know that pure talent is not suppressed by disability as in the case of Beethoven's ability to write amazing pieces of music regardless of his deafness. However, was this possibly …
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Bilingualism May Delay Alzheimers Onset
Dr. Ellen Bilaystock of York University has been studying how bilingualism can delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease. Find out how she came to this conclusion and the reason why…
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Do Cell Phones Cause Brain Cancer?
Do cell phones really cause cancer? Fact or fiction? Check out what reserchers in Denmark have discovered about the use of cell phones and this age old idea. Learn how cell phones ca…
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Phobia Increases the Perception of Size
Do you have an unusual fear of spiders, cockroaches, or anything else that makes you cringe? Did you ever see a simple spider as larger than life and worse than it actually was? Find …
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Ways to Naturally Improve Your Focus and Concentration
Have you ever tried studying for a test and just could not focus at all? In this article, learn some of the naturally healthy ways to improve your focus rather than using coffee, soda…
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Leonardo: The most expressive robot in the world today!
Trying to imitate human emotions and expressions in a robot has become a primary focus for scientists. See how this cuddly robot, Leonardo, has become a prime example of an expressive…
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Emotional Robot (Kismet)
If you have seen movies like I, Robot, you have probably wondered if robots with human emotions are possible! Well we are far from it at all! Check out Kismet the amazing emotional ro…
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PARO Therapeutic Baby Harp Seal Robot: DigInfo
What is more lovable, huggable than a teddy bear? The new PARO Therapeutic Baby Seal Robot! Learn how this cuddly invention is paving the way for Alzeihmer and Dementia patients!
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You are what you read, study suggests
You are what you eat, but you are what you READ! According to a new study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, the more you lose yourself in a work of fi…
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Medical Robots that Get under your Skin
We know that the use and manufacturing of robots have come very far, but robots that can crawl under your skin to diangose disease! The field of medical robots has come really far! Ch…