Aging Archive
Did you know that psychologists can test how much of a geek you are? Or that the fathers of male geeks tend to share a certain characteristic? Inventing a Geek Index Researchers at New King’s College, London and The Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment, Mount Sinai
It’s enough to leave you crying into your pint! Moderate drinking is not as harmless as it seems. In fact it impacts the structure of your brain in a very bad way indeed. Your Brain On Alcohol Killjoy researchers from the University of Oxford and University College
It’s a well accepted fact that certain animals, like dogs and rodents, have an excellent sense of smell. Humans, not so much. But according to one neuroscientist, our sense of smell is much much better than we think. We may all smell like dogs, or even rats…
Losing weight is hard. But it seems to be easier for some than for others. If medical professionals could identify the people who are likely to fail then they could offer these people more support. What if they could predict the people who would need extra help
Good news for social media fans! According to new research, Facebook users tend to live longer. As long as they use it right. Use Facebook For Much Longer Researchers from University of California San Diego, Yale and Facebook studied 12 million people, which is a pretty good
We are what we eat, we’re told. But, what happens if what we eat is bad for us? Could the Western Diet be leading us on a dark and lonely path to Alzheimer’s Disease? According to new research, it is for a significant minority. Tracking The Western
Good news for those of us who love to read. As well as developing complex social skills, regular readers can now expect to live longer! However, not all reading material adds years to your life… Those Who Live To Read, Live Longer Researchers at Yale University
Do smartphones cause cancer? Whether you call them mobile phones or cell phones, the portable hand-held phone has revolutionized communication. Smartphones go way beyond that with added functionality. The humble phone has become a must have tool for work, entertainment, productivity, fitness, you name it! But are
The rate of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia are estimated to double every 20 years. On average a person is diagnosed with dementia every 3.2 seconds. In the face of such sobering statistics a new study offers some hope; it suggests that physically active people
Ok everyone, let’s all take a deep breath and relax. This article is about how regular chocolate consumption may boost your brain power. I’ll promise to try to not get carried away … well maybe just a little bit (yay!) I’ve posted before about how hot chocolate
