Humans Are Still Evolving Right Before Our Eyes. Here Are 5 Signs on Our Bodies
Our species’ evolution is often symbolized as a four-legged chimpanzee slowly morphing into an upright hunter. But that’s not where …
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These 1970s Kids Had to Stay in School For 1 Year Longer. Decades Later, The Results Are Dramatic.
There’s a lot of research showing that higher education levels are linked to a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease, and …
Old Hearts Become Biologically Younger When Transplanted Into Younger People
The heart is, inarguably, one of the most important organs in the body. It sits in your chest, carefully armored …
Scientists Uncover Shared Genetic Roots of OCD, Tourette Syndrome, And Autism
The prenatal to postnatal development of our brains involves a complex cascade of chemicals, branching brain-signaling pathways, and unfolding neural …
One Old-Fashioned Trick May Actually Help Ease Lower Back Pain, Clinical Trial Finds
You probably don’t think twice about putting on your socks – until your back makes it the hardest part of …
The Human Body May Age in Two Major Bursts, And a New Study Reveals What Drives Them
Aging is inevitable, but it’s certainly not consistent. We might think aging proceeds in a steady, linear fashion, with each …
Paying Attention to Your Body Could Actually Change Your Immune Response
“Mind over matter” is a popular mindset for overcoming hardship. Tough it out. Ignore the discomfort. Override the pain, and …
Parkinson’s Link to Gut Bacteria Hints at Unexpectedly Simple Treatment
Years before a Parkinson’s diagnosis – sometimes as many as two decades before – the disease is already making itself …