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Math Causes Pain: Psychological Anxiety Causes Pain Responses
By Catherine Roberts Children

Math Causes Pain: Psychological Anxiety Causes Pain Responses

A new study from Canada and published in the journal PloS One has found that thinking about math can cause pain for some individuals. The study leads, Dr. Ian Lyons and Sian L. Beilock looked at the brain responses of 28 participants. Each participant was monitored for brain activity when they were told they would […]

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Multivitamins Fail to Reduce Heart Disease Risks in Men
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Multivitamins Fail to Reduce Heart Disease Risks in Men

Middle-aged men who have been taking a daily multivitamin for several years will not see a decreased risk of heart disease, according to a large, new study out of the US. The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association this week, revealed that the longterm benefits of taking these vitamins is uncertain, […]

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Eating Fish Linked to Lower Risk of Stroke, Not Supplements
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Eating Fish Linked to Lower Risk of Stroke, Not Supplements

If you want to reduce your risk of stroke, experts suggest eating more fish. Eating oily fish at least two times a week can have a significant impact on your health, according to a new study, however, taking fish oil supplements will not produce the same benefits. A team of researchers at Cambridge University reviewed […]

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Redheads At Risk For Melanoma: Skin Cancer Can Develop Without The Sun
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Redheads At Risk For Melanoma: Skin Cancer Can Develop Without The Sun

New research has found that redheads may be predisposed to skin cancer without effects from the sun.  The study was published on Wednesday in the journal Nature with Dr. David E. Fisher as the senior author. The researchers studied mice with different skin tones. Skin tones are made of a mixture of the red/yellow pigment […]

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New Treatment To Help Autism: Could Help Normalize Brain Activity
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New Treatment To Help Autism: Could Help Normalize Brain Activity

A new study has found amazing results in an autism treatment. Published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the study was authored by Geraldine Dawson, Ph.D. She looked at a treatment system called the Early Start Denver Model, or ESDM. It is a combination of different social stimuli treatments. […]

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