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Bradyphrenia is the slowness of thought and a common manifestation of many disorders of the brain. It can also be the side effect of several types of psychiatric medication. Bradyphrenia can be appreciated in disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and some forms of schizophrenia. It is also called a psychic akinesia. Those affected often display ...click here to read more

The world of advertising can be a complex and intricate business, and it takes advantage of our senses and emotions to a much greater degree than we normally think. We often brush off ads as temporary product pitches, but according to new research, they are designed to stay in our mind and convince us on ...click here to read more

It is not unusual for people to get red veins in their eyes from time-to-time as a result of fatigue or lack of sleep. However, red veins in your eyes can also be related to serious eye conditions or even disease. If you have red veins in your eyes, you should try to figure out ...click here to read more

Are you sneaking off to the fridge late at night? Can’t seem to get through your evening TV show without mindlessly munching on chips or some other snack? If you can’t seem to curb your cravings for sweet, starchy, and salty foods in the evening, the researchers at Harvard and Oregon Health and Science University ...click here to read more

NAFLD—non-alcoholic fatty liver disease—is the most common liver disease in the United States. It is associated with a high rate of death among Americans today. The condition is the result of abnormal fat accumulation within the liver, leading to scarring and abnormal function. Long-term complications of liver disease may result in gastrointestinal bleeding, mental status ...click here to read more

Sensorineural hearing loss can be divided into two parts: sensory and neural. Sensorineural hearing loss is brought on by an inner ear or audio nerve dysfunction. The sensory component can stem from damage to the organ of Corti or the hair cells’ inability to stimulate the hearing nerves. The neural component stems from severe damage ...click here to read more

Sex has always been something that is kept behind closed doors, not to be spoken about in public. However, it’s a part of every human’s life. It’s not only necessary for the progression of the human race, but it’s pleasurable, cathartic, and improves overall well-being. Now, according to a new study, frequent sexual activity can ...click here to read more

The world is filled with harmful germs. If we allowed them to infect us, it would surely lead to illness. While this usually means getting a cold or the flu, it is still something we would rather avoid. Thankfully, the introduction of antimicrobial products in recent years has not only promised to mitigate germ exposure, ...click here to read more

We all get bloated from time to time. We feel sluggish, are not motivated to do anything, and even have trouble buttoning up our pants because our stomach has grown in size. While uncomfortable, bloating can be the result of any number of things, from the food we eat to hormonal fluctuations of your bodies. ...click here to read more

Statins are a commonly prescribed drug used to lower cholesterol. Previous studies have also suggested that statins could offer protective properties against Parkinson’s disease, but the latest findings suggest the opposite. Researchers uncovered that there may be a slightly heightened risk for Parkinson’s disease among statin users—but it does not prove that statins cause Parkinson’s ...click here to read more

Our blood serves to deliver oxygen and nutrients to our tissues and organs throughout the body. It also helps to remove metabolic waste products such as carbon dioxide and uric acid. However, none of this would be possible if our blood was stagnant and not in motion. Having poor circulation can lead to many harmful ...click here to read more

Our kidneys are two bean-shaped organs found on the sides of the abdomen that play a vital role in helping remove waste products that the body generates. Problems that arise from kidney disease may compromise this function and even lead to kidney pain in the morning or kidney pain in general. Pain originating from your ...click here to read more

Snakes are not the most beloved reptiles in the animal kingdom, as they are often revered as being slithering, nightmare-inducing creatures that could bite you at any moment. Venomous snakes are by far the most feared, and rightfully so. A snake’s poison can paralyze a person in minutes and can be life threatening. However, snake ...click here to read more

Hepatitis B is a viral infection that attacks the liver. A vital organ of the body involved in filtering the blood of toxins, producing necessary metabolites and biochemicals your body needs on a daily basis. It is currently estimated that about 257 million people are currently living with hepatitis B, and approximately 887,000 deaths from ...click here to read more