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09/24/2018 / By Janine Acero

Dolphin dementia: Scientists have discovered that, like us, their brains can deteriorate as they age

A new study has revealed evidence of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia in wild animals after scientists detected unmistakable symptoms in the brains of dolphins, as reported in the Daily Mail. Dolphins and humans have many similarities, such as their ability to form social relationships and to communicate using their own language (among other things), and […]

11/29/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

The placebo effect of surgery: New evidence shows many operations, such as getting a stent for angina, to have low benefit and high risk

You’ve probably heard of the placebo effect: Someone reports feeling better after taking a pill that is said to help some condition or other, only to later discover the pill did not contain any active ingredients at all. The person’s physical health didn’t change; feeling better was all in their mind. It’s always an interesting […]

11/24/2017 / By Russel Davis

Remember, and even control, your dreams with 3 easy steps to lucid dreaming

A study published online in the journal Dreaming has revealed that a combination of several techniques may help increase the likelihood of experiencing lucid dreams. Lucid dreaming is defined as the capacity to remain aware while a dream is occurring and being able to control the experience. A team of researchers at the University of Adelaide in Australia have recruited […]

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