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  Is it Bad to Listen to Music All the Time? Here’s How Tunes Can Help or Harm

  discovermagazine.com - Jillian Hubertz, Purdue University

  Keep the volume of your personal listening device at or below 60% Music surrounds us. It can be a companion throughout the day – listening on the way …

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  Magnesium May Reduce Risk of Dementia — But It’s Not That Simple

  discovermagazine.com - Avery Hurt

  Magnesium-rich foods may help lower dementia risk and boost brain health, but experts agree a well rounded diet is your best bet. Dementia is one of …

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  The Science Behind Nootropics – Do They Actually Work?

  discovermagazine.com - Gabe Allen

  Herbal brain boosters are on the rise, but does science back them up? Here's some truth behind nootropics and their alleged benefits. Sometime in …

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  Sugar’s Bad Rep Is Worse Than The Sweet Stuff Itself

  discovermagazine.com - Monica Cull

  Is sugar really addictive? It's better to have a low-sugar diet instead of a full sugar detox for both your mind and body health. Dear reader, this …

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  With Several Health Benefits, Chicory has a Rich History and a Robust Future

  discovermagazine.com - Paul Smaglik

  Ancient Egyptians first used chicory root for food and medicine. Learn why this dandelion-like plant is experiencing a modern renaissance. Chicory …

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  Biobots Arise From the Cells of Dead Organisms

  discovermagazine.com - Peter A Noble, University of Washington

  Biobots push the boundaries of life, death and medicine. Life and death are traditionally viewed as opposites. But the emergence of new multicellular …