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Why Does Coffee Make You Pee?

Don’t you love a nice hot cup of coffee in the morning? Most enjoy this morning ritual (about two-billion cups are had per day), but it can come with an annoying side effect: an unbearable urge to pee. Whether it’s repeatedly sending you to the bathroom at work or home, coffee can stimulate the bladder ...click here to read more

Everyday Pain Can Negatively Impact Memory for Life

Those who suffer from daily pain may have deficits in working memory. New research suggests that the usual pains of everyday life, such as backache and headaches, may impact the cognitive process of holding and manipulating information over short periods. Previous research has found that pain-related impairments in working memory depend on emotional distress. However, ...click here to read more

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A Relaxing “Habit” That Could Help Preserve Your Memory

You snooze, you… win! If you’re talking about memory, that is. New research shows that afternoon naps can significantly benefit brain function, potentially reducing the risk of age-related memory loss. Good sleep habits are associated with a lower risk of dementia and higher levels of executive function, cognition, memory, and understanding. Afternoon naps may provide ...click here to read more

Eye Test Can Predict Parkinson’s-Linked Cognitive Decline

A revolutionary new eye test can predict Parkinson’s-Linked Cognitive Decline. Researchers believe this new vision test can predict which people with the disease will develop cognitive impairment and possible dementia 18 months later. The study published in Movement Disorders adds to previously collected evidence showing that vision changes precede the cognitive decline that occurs in ...click here to read more

Let Your Mirror Be Your Crystal Ball

Your future self might exist between your ears. The brain is a powerful and funny thing. It can play tricks on you, and according to a new study, may be central to the future you will ultimately experience. The study shows that how people think about their future selves is an extremely accurate indicator of ...click here to read more

Should You Exercise If You’re Feeling Sick?

Exercise is part of building a healthy immune system. It can also help temporarily relieve symptoms associated with illness. Knowing that, it seems like exercise during illness is a no-brainer. But it’s not that simple. So, if you’re feeling sick, should you exercise? The best answer is that it depends. Given the COVID-19 pandemic, there ...click here to read more

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