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Researchers Find Brain’s ‘Physics Engine’
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- Written by Jill Rosen
Baltimore, Maryland - Whether or not they aced it in high school, human beings are physics masters when it comes to understanding and predicting how objects in the world will behave. A Johns Hopkins University cognitive scientist has found the source of that intuition, the brain’s “physics engine.”
Planning for Successful Weight Loss
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- Written by Dr. Donald Hensrud
Rochester, Minnesota - My mother, age 64, has been on a weight-loss roller coaster for years. She will stick to a strict diet for many months, sometimes losing 50 pounds or more. Then, those eating habits fade, she gains all the weight back and feels terrible about it. Right now, she’s quite overweight again and is thinking about starting another big diet. Would moderate weight-loss she can sustain long term, even if it doesn’t get her to an ideal weight, be healthier than these extremes?
Nosebleeds Usually Nothing to Worry About
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- Written by Dr. Paul Takahashi
Rochester, Minnesota - Most people experience a nosebleed at one time or another. They tend to happen more often in younger children and older adults. Bleeding often results from a cold, a sinus infection, dry air, a scab being dislodged or use of certain medications, such as nasal steroids. Occasional nosebleeds are nothing to worry about and are not dangerous. But, you may want to talk with your doctor if they are becoming regular and are bothersome.
Back to School: Separation Anxiety, Fears and Stress
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- Written by Deborah Balzer
Scottsdale, Arizona - Getting ready for a new school year can be exciting for children, parents and caregivers. It may also be a major cause of anxiety or stress. Whether kids are heading off to elementary school, high school or college, leaving the safety and familiarity of home can prompt feelings of fear.
Olympic Athletes and Cupping: Does It Work?
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- Written by Vivien Williams
Rochester, Minnesota - What are those reddish-purple, round bruises displayed on the bodies of some of the athletes competing in the 2016 Rio Olympics? It seems that, in addition to training with the latest state-of -the art techniques and equipment, some athletes are turning to ancient practices to keep their edge.
Napping: Do's and don'ts for healthy adults
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- Written by Mayo Clinic Staff
Rochester, Minnesota - If you're sleep deprived or just looking for a way to relax, you might be thinking about taking a nap. Napping at the wrong time of day or for too long can backfire, though. Understand how to get the most out of a nap.
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