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Talking to yourself while you work can boost your cognitive ability
DALLAS: Whether it’s finishing a report or searching for lost keys, if you want to get through a task, focus is everything. Distractions are everywhere, and they can really slow you down. If you find yourself lagging through something because you’re distracted, try talking yourself Read More »
Cleverer siblings outlive less bright claims new survey
NEW YORK: Intelligent people live longer because they have fewer mutated genes, new research has shown for the first time.
In a study of twins, 95 per cent of the link between intelligence and lifespan was genetic, with smarter siblings outliving their “dumber” counterparts.
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Alzheimer’s inhibitor solanezumab testing underway
NEW YORK: In the aftermath of the pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly’s announcement that their drug Solanezumab may actually inhibit memory loss in people with Alzheimer’s, several authoritative scientists called for more testing, and it seems that there may be contention on what constitutes an effectual Read More »
Public unaware of trans fat risks
CHICAGO: A survey released yesterday showed that nearly one-third of the population have never heard of trans-unsaturated fatty acids, despite a 2008 government policy requiring manufacturers of packaged foods to list the amount of trans fat contained in their products.
In addition, the survey indicated Read More »