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05/12/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

Language controls how people experience time, linguists discover

It goes without saying that language is a powerful thing — so much so that it can even affect how people perceive and experience time, as a new study recently revealed. Through the study, researchers found that bilingual people who speak both languages with equal fluency represent time differently depending on the language they are using, Lancaster.ac.uk […]

05/11/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

These two spicy ingredients pack a powerful punch against cancer

Cancer prevention has never been more delicious than this: The zingy combination of ginger and chili can actually protect you from the deadly disease. A recent study by the American Chemical Society (ACS) has found that specific properties in the two spices combined can effectively inhibit tumor growth receptors, the DailyMail.co.uk reported. For the study, the research team from […]

05/10/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

White noise found to be just as effective against ADHD as dangerous psychiatric drugs

While attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is typically treated with a psychiatric drug prescription, a new study has found a possible new solution that is simpler, and less harmful. The Scandinavian study revealed that white noise may be effective in improving focus in children with ADHD, making it a suitable alternative to ADHD medications that come […]

05/05/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

Finally, an alternative to your energy-wasting dryer is on the horizon

Waiting for the dryer to work their magic on your clothes may just be the dullest step of doing laundry; not to mention, the most taxing on the environment. Now, though, scientists have developed what they are calling the ultrasonic dryer, a machine that can dry a big load of laundry almost twice as fast […]

04/29/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

Scientists say eating your own boogers boosts immune function

The next time you’re looking for a natural health boost, you don’t need to see further than your own nose or, more specifically, your own snot, scientists claim. A new study has revealed that nasal mucus — more commonly known as boogers or snot — is chock full of bacteria that can be beneficial for […]

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