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Dogs In the Workplace Can Reduce Stress
Taking your pup to work can reduce stress and may increase productivity, even for those who don't own pets.
The Y Chromosome May Be Responsible for the Higher Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Men
The Y chromosome may affect more than men?s sex organs: It may also explain their higher risk of heart problems.
Brain's Wiring Resembles 3D Street Map
Remarkable new scans of monkeys' brains completely change our understanding of how the brain is wired.
Berries Are Beneficial To The Brain
Berries change the way that neurons in the brain communicate and can help protect against dementia, including Alzheimer's.
Chocolate Lovers Are Thinner
People who eat chocolate regularly tend to weigh less. Catechins may be the reason why.
Brain Cells Benefit from the Company of Others
Brain connections that form when we learn something new are strengthened when there are "friends" nearby.
Are Fried Foods Back on the Table?
They're not all bad. How you fry and what you fry with make a difference. Quantities matter, too, of course.
More Insight into How the Mediterranean Diet Benefits Body and Mind
People who follow the Mediterranean diet do better mentally as they age. Now we know one reason why.
One Reason Why the Rich Get Richer
Are the rich really more ethically-challenged than the rest of us? They test that way, but there are other factors at work as well.
The Stress-Immunity Connection
We've heard about the stress-immunity connection, but now we understand which chemicals are the culprits.