The Language of Love
Love is a many-splendored thing. So, it’s not so unusual that the ancient Greeks had over 10 words to describe the different types of love, including eros (a combination of lust and romance) and ludus...
View ArticleWho’s Smarter, Dog People or Cat People?
Dog lovers, don’t shoot the messenger! A new study out of Carroll University in Wisconsin says that cat lovers are more intelligent than puppy people.Cat lovers scored higher than dog lovers—some would...
View ArticleThe Unexpected Link Between Mayonnaise and Intelligence
Before you slather that mayo on your sandwich, there’s something you should know:Mayonnaise is loaded with omega-6 fatty acids, and—unlike its cousin omega-3—getting too much omega-6 is bad for your...
View ArticleHere’s How Your Brain Tricks You Into Eating Junk Food
In the food world, salad’s like the kid who’s picked last in gym class. Why is it we’re more likely to prefer a less healthy option, like pizza or a bacon double cheeseburger? To be sure, some foods...
View ArticleChronic Fatigue Syndrome is Real, Says Science
Science has finally caught up to one of my favorite episodes of “The Golden Girls”: new brain scans prove that chronic fatigue syndrome, a mysterious illness with exhaustion as its primary symptom, is...
View ArticleWant Sports Without the Sweating? Try Becoming a Memory Athlete
I know what you’re thinking: How is “memory” a sport?Believe it or not, people from around the world compete in memory competitions, including the annual USA Memory Championship that’s taken place...
View ArticleSuck At Sleep? Your Brain Waves May Be to Blame
Nothing effs with your shuteye quite like stress. According to a new study from Concordia University, some people aren’t as well-equipped to deal with the drama, making us more vulnerable to icky...
View ArticleWatch: This Is Your Brain on ‘Shrooms
Humans have been eating magic mushrooms for thousands of years for their feel-good effects. But how does this completely natural hallucinogen work? What about those little fungi make you see things...
View ArticleThe MIND Diet Plus: The Best Thing That’ll Happen to Your Brain
Over the years, research has time and again pointed to how proper nutrition can truly feed the brain. Essentially, anything that’s healthy and good for your body and beauty is also good for your brain....
View ArticleGood News About Breakups: Our Brains Are Hardwired to Get Over It
Breakups suck. You can feel heartbroken for months, or even years, aftewar. But here’s some good news to keep in mind: when your friends tell you you’ll move on and find someone new, they’re more right...
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