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Monday, October 21, 2013

Human News

Exposure to cold and consumption of chemicals found in chili peppers both appear to increase the number and activity of so-called brown fat cells.
You'd think the most important thing you need to win an argument are good, solid, supporting facts. But in the middle of a heated debate, sometimes facts can work against you. Trace explains why that is, and what you REALLY need to win a fight.
Regular exercise may lower the risk that a person's sense of smell will fade, which tends to happen as people age.
Brain cells get smaller during sleep, and the brain clears away toxins, reports a new study.
The earliest known population of humans outside of Africa has been found, with huge implications that could erase species from the human family tree.
What motivates people to help others? Could altruistic behavior be influenced by genes?
Scientists have just discovered a new, very important reason for you to get a good night's sleep. For the first time, they've been able to see the brain physically cleaning itself while its owner is asleep! Anthony explains how this cleaning works.
Controlling levels of a hormone produced during stress could prevent formation of PTSD.

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