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Scientists Discover Birth Control Pill Could Be Altering the Structure of Your Brain

Scientists Discover Birth Control Pill Could Be Altering the Structure of Your Brain

Most females know that for all the good and reassurance that comes from being on “the pill,” there’s also a super annoying laundry list of potential side effects.   We’re all familiar: headaches, weight gain, mood swings, nausea, blood clots, and...
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These are the 8 Nutrients Science Says Will Help Keep Your Brain Healthy

Especially after all those wild nights in our twenties, we’re going to need all the help we can get when it comes to our aging brains. In all seriousness though, as we age, we inevitably experience a range of cognitive issues. Well, according to science, these eight nutrients can help
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Science Says You’ll Be Happier Spending Money on Experiences Instead of Things

Go ahead; splurge on that weekend away at a summer music festival. Science now provides solid logic on why we should spend our precious paycheques on experiences rather than on things. In the end, it’s the experiences – not the material possessions – that make us happier
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New Study Reveals Canadians Care Less About Politics and Voting as they Get Older

A new study reveals some less-than-ideal insights when it comes to Canadians and how they feel about politics and exercising their right to vote. It turns out that young people are increasingly disengaged from politics – and remain so even as they get older
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It’s Not Your Fault: Science Says We’re Wired to Break Up

Here’s some good news for the (often) broken-hearted. Though it may take longer for some than others, new research now suggests humans are programmed to break-up, recover, and move on. It all comes down to evolutionary psychology
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New Research Links Longer Breastfeeding to Higher IQs and Earning Power

New research out of Brazil has found a link between the duration of breastfeeding and adult intelligence and earning power. The study followed the lives of 3,500 newborn babies, and found that longer their mothers breastfeed, the higher their intelligence in adulthood, longer schooling, and higher adult earnings
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LOL: Science Says Laughter is How You Land a New Relationship

The first step to a new relationship – and falling in love – is the breaking down of walls. Though it’s not always easy, new research has suggested that laughter can help your cause. Apparently, making someone laugh is the best way to get them to open up to you
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You Might Not Want to Know This: A Brisk Walk Will Diminish Your Chocolate Craving

Chocolate lovers know that a chocolate addiction is a real thing. But it’s also almost bikini season. New research has revealed that going for a walk will reduce your chocolate cravings. Not that that’s going to stop you from eating it anyway
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Time is Relative: Depressed People May Experience Time Differently

They say time passes quickly when you’re having a good time. For those who experience depression, it turns out the reverse may actually be true. New research has revealed that people suffering from depression may experience time differently than those who aren’t
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