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Can a cup of coffee help you while learning a new task? Yes—if you drink it afterwards. According to a study published in Nature Neuroscience, coffee’s reputation as a study aid is deserved, but timing plays a role too. Researchers had 160 healthy young adults complete a learning task, which … Read More
Know that old chestnut about the fat guy who orders a triple burger, extra large fries, and an extra-large diet pop? Well, new research suggests that it’s true. A study published in the American Journal of Public Health found that overweight people who drank diet pop ended up eating more … Read More
Little Shop of Horrors had it right: your life will improve if you go somewhere that’s green. According to a study published in Environmental Science and Technology, moving to a greener neighbourhood can bring about immediate mental health benefits. The multi-year study, which involved over a thousand people, tracked participants … Read More
Want some anxiety, a few extra pounds, or a fight with your spouse? Stick with the night shift. According to a study published in PNAS, the disruption shift work causes to circadian rhythms has quick and profound effects on the body. Scientists followed twenty-two people as they transitioned from the … Read More
Can’t resists checking Facebook fifteen times a day? Have a dozen or so blogs bookmarked? Rely on a burgeoning RRS feed to get you through lunch? You’re not alone, and according to new research, it’s probable that you’re working too hard. According to research presented at a psychological conference in … Read More
