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The parasite that might be living quietly in your brain: The Strange Story of Toxoplasma gondii Part 1
The parasite does not need to kill the mouse. It needs the mouse to be eaten. Scientists think the organism alters brain chemistry to create that nudge—and as unsettling as it sounds, humans may not be entirely exempt from its influence.
The Secret Glow of Your Brain
Did you know your brain glows? Not like a lamp, not something you’d ever notice in the mirror. It’s faint, almost ghostly. Scientists call it ultra weak photon emissions. Researchers at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario, have been studying this hidden light. They think it might help diagnose brain tumours someday.
Blue Zones: Longevity Secrets or Lucrative Lifestyle Brand?
As soon as I learned about Blue Zones, I recalled Élie Metchnikoff's wishful thinking that yogurt was a key to longevity, based on the observation that Bulgarian peasants who consumed large amounts of fermented milk (yogurt) appeared to live unusually long lives. This turned out to be more likely a case of poor record keeping and exaggeration, unintentional and otherwise.
Red Light Therapy: Health Miracle or Photonic Fraud?
I concede that I came at this article with a great deal of skepticism born from the number and boldness of claims and by the fact that it only seems to have fringe support. Although this can all be attributed to the relative newness in the mainstream, I feel it is worth asking a simple question: is red light therapy a scam, or is it backed by science?
Microplastics on Our Plates: How Tiny Particles Enter Our Bodies
These tiny plastic fragments, less than five millimetres in size, have quietly infiltrated our food, water, and even our bodies. Plastic surrounds us in packaging, clothing, cosmetics, and car tires. But now, it’s not just around us; it is also inside us.
A thousand whysPart 2: Revive Your Curiosity: The Importance of Navigating Adult Life with a Childlike Mind
Neurocognitively, the adult brain becomes more selective. It filters information to increase efficiency. This is useful for making quick decisions, but it can lead to exploitative thinking, meaning using what we know to the detriment of what we could discover.
When Eating Healthy Becomes Unhealthy: An Overview of Orthorexia
In today's wellness-obsessed society, it's simple to commend someone who plans their meals carefully, stays away from processed foods, and avoids sugar. However, what occurs when the strict adherence to a healthy diet begins to harm one's physical and mental well-being?