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Yes, Trump Is a Narcissist — But It's Literally A Million Times Worse Than That
Yes, the hallmarks of narcissism are painfully obvious in the president of the United States. The endless projection. The delusion of grandeur …
PsychologyAlzheimer's risk 10 times lower with herpes medication
New results could change the face of Alzheimer's treatment; the herpes simplex virus is found to play a vital role in the condition, and antiherpetic …
DementiaFull-fat dairy may actually benefit heart health
Popular belief has it — and even some governmental authorities on nutrition agree — that we should avoid full-fat dairy products due to their high …
Holistic MedicineYou make or break your life between 5-7 a.m.
While serving a humanitarian and ecclesiastical mission at the age of 20, I learned potentially the most important lesson of my life. How you spend …
MotivationWhat If Trump Has Been a Russian Asset Since 1987?
On June 14, 2016, the Washington <i>Post</i> reported that Russian hackers had broken into the Democratic National Committee’s files and gained access to its …
Donald TrumpThe "Big Bang" of Alzheimer’s: Breakthrough study uncovers genesis of the disease
Impressive new research led by scientists at UT Southwestern, has discovered the earliest point in a neurodegenerative process that is thought to …
NeuroscienceApple peel drug makes mice live longer by targeting a cause of ageing
We’re beginning to understand the causes of ageing and how to reverse it – thanks to an extract from apple peel. A team has found that a combination …
applepeelWhy we must diagnose Trump: Psychiatrists have a duty to educate the public
Consider a world where economists could not explain the economy, and investors had to fend for themselves. Imagine living through a hurricane while …
Mental HealthIs your memory loss bad -- or completely normal? This simple test can tell
Feeling more forgetful these days? Should you be worried? Find out by taking the SAGE exam. It's a simple memory test you download for free and take …
DementiaRetirement planning: Go abroad and you can live nicely on just $30,000 a year
If you've been racking your brain about where to retire on a budget, it might be time to think outside the U.S.<p>A new report by International Living, which publishes information about living abroad, ranks the five best places to retire and coast on $30,000 a year.<p>To be sure, retiring in a new …
RetirementIs ASMR Good For You? A New Study Shows It Could Have Mental Health Benefits
If you can't get enough of those whispering videos on YouTube, you now officially have permission to watch as many as you want because ASMR is good …
NeurologyHIV vaccine on horizon as jab triggers immunity in humans and stops monkeys being infected
A vaccine against HIV is on the horizon after scientists showed a new drug triggered a protective immune response in humans and stopped two thirds of monkeys becoming infected.<p>In the 35 years since the HIV epidemic began, just four vaccines have been tested on humans, with the best only lowering …
Public Health36 Hours in Seattle
Every Seattle resident has a ready statistic about how rapidly the city is growing — 75 people move here each day, you’ll hear, or maybe it’s a thousand new arrivals a week. Whatever the actual figure, the impact on residents is real: rising costs, housing shortages, increased traffic and herds of …
Puget SoundWe Did Not Expect To See THIS On Bathing Suits—But Now It’s A Huge Trend
You probably didn’t wake up this morning thinking, “You know what my favorite bathing suit needs? A belt!” But, that’s exactly what the summer’s …
ClothingDementia preventing drug could be available soon after breakthrough by British scientists
A drug which prevents dementia could soon be available after a breakthrough by British scientists.<p>Experts have reversed a condition which causes …
Dementia5 Ways to Prevent Alzheimer's and Why It's Important to Start Now
Drop the Soduko and adopt these simple habits to stand a chance against Alzheimers and other brain diseases.<p>July 03, 2018<p>This past weekend my …
Alzheimer's DiseaseScientists 'completely surprised' by immunity-boosting virus
Though you may not hear of it often, cytomegalovirus is a fairly common virus. It is usually harmless, but once contracted, it remains in the system …
ImmunotherapyA Japanese-Inspired Flat in Singapore Embraces Flexible Spaces
A couple integrate clever space-saving techniques learned from Japanese micro homes via a flat renovation in Singapore.<p>In the high-density HDB public housing precinct of Sengkang, Lee Liting and Chow Khoon Toong of nitton architects have transformed a humble three-bedroom apartment into a stunning …
Living RoomsPsychedelic ayahuasca works against severe depression, study finds
"Leon" is a young Brazilian man who has long struggled with depression. He keeps an anonymous blog, in Portuguese, where he describes the challenge of living with a mental illness that affects some 300 million people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization.<p>Leon is among the roughly 30 …
Clinical TrialsDrug gets body cells to 'eat and destroy' cancer
<b>Scientists have designed a special type of drug that helps the body eat and destroy cancerous cells.</b><p>The treatment boosts the action of white blood cells, called macrophages, that the immune system uses to gobble up unwanted invaders.<p>Tests in mice showed the therapy worked for aggressive breast and …
ImmunotherapyNot Flossing and 6 Other Unexpected Things That May Take Years Off Your Life
Many of us just want to live a long and healthy life, and we try to engage in good habits to help us achieve this. However, we may unknowingly be …
SleepAlzheimer’s study reveals how aspirin may reduce disease progression
A new study hints at the potential positive effects of aspirin in preventing Alzheimer’s disease. The research, which was recently published in the …
Neuroscience'Amazingly protective' drug may STOP the progression of Parkinson's
Is a cure for Parkinson's on the horizon? Experimental drug STOPS its progress and can combat its symptoms, promising trials show<p><b>Early trials on mice</b> …
NeuroscienceParkinson's may soon be treated with blood pressure drug
Isradipine, an antihypertensive drug, is emerging as a potential new treatment for Parkinson's disease due to promising results of in vitro tests. …
NeuroscienceThe Best Window Curtains and Shades, According to Interior Designers
Windows are intimidating. Leave them bare and a place looks naked. Overdecorate them and your best source of natural light gets fusty. Plus, brass or …
HomeInflammation: Old drug offers new hope
Understanding exactly how to control inflammation would be a major breakthrough for medicine. New research uncovers vital information about how it …
Medical ResearchIf You’re Looking For Passionate Sex, Hook Up With One Of These 3 Zodiac Signs
If fall and winter are cuffing seasons, and spring is all about being single, then what does that make summer the season of? Why, hooking up, of …
ZodiacWhat are the uses of ketamine?
Ketamine is a medication that is used to induce loss of consciousness, or anesthesia. It can produce relaxation and relieve pain in humans and …
A Look Into the Benefits of Cannabis for Alzheimer’s Disease
Learn about how THC and CBD have the potential to help treat and even prevent Alzheimer’s disease.The post A Look Into the Benefits of Cannabis for …
NeuroscienceRevolutionary 'magic bullet' for prostate cancer
Revolutionary 'magic bullet' for prostate cancer: Treatment cured the disease in patients given just weeks to live<p><b>Six out of 10 patients are is</b> …
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