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Acting like a beaver might boost your brain’s memory functions.

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A new study shows that acetaminophen may work wonders on more than physical pain.

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Documentary Film Tells the Story of Autism, Through a Romantic Lens

At its core, love forces us to be brave. To be authentic. Regardless of your definition, one thing is certain: we all have a profound and primal desire to love and be loved—to connect.

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Intermission: What Little We Know About the Human Brain

Moran Cerf delivers an excellent TED lesson on how little we know about the brain and how monitoring epilepsy patients during surgery is teaching us m

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Here's One Way to Keep People Honest When Filling Out Forms

Where you sign your name on a form might change how you fill it out.

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If You Have to Cram, You Might as Well Not Study

Heading back to school? New research confirms that all-nighters are not going to help your grades.

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Intermission: Watch How Your Brain Makes Movies

A UC Berkeley study results an amazing mini-movie of what your brain does while you're learning.

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New scientific study shows you’re smarter after you just pooped

There is some scientific evidence behind “gut feelings.”

Study shows chewing on wood might be better for your brain than chewing gum

Acting like a beaver might boost your brain’s memory functions.

Could Tylenol Help Stifle Your Emotional Woes?

A new study shows that acetaminophen may work wonders on more than physical pain.

The NFL’s Most Violent Man on How to Curb Football Injuries

Jack Tatum’s modest proposal

Documentary Film Tells the Story of Autism, Through a Romantic Lens

At its core, love forces us to be brave. To be authentic. Regardless of your definition, one thing is certain: we all have a profound and primal desire to love and be loved—to connect.

Intermission: What Little We Know About the Human Brain

Moran Cerf delivers an excellent TED lesson on how little we know about the brain and how monitoring epilepsy patients during surgery is teaching us m

Here's One Way to Keep People Honest When Filling Out Forms

Where you sign your name on a form might change how you fill it out.

If You Have to Cram, You Might as Well Not Study

Heading back to school? New research confirms that all-nighters are not going to help your grades.

Intermission: Watch How Your Brain Makes Movies

A UC Berkeley study results an amazing mini-movie of what your brain does while you're learning.

Why It’s Good that the Internet Is Changing Our Brains

Hint: It means we’re evolving.

Ten Ways to Train Your Brain (and Your Body)

Want to have mental agility and the body of the Vitruvian Man? Lifehacker's top tip for training your brain will also help you get in fabulous shape.

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There is some scientific evidence behind “gut feelings.”

Acting like a beaver might boost your brain’s memory functions.

A new study shows that acetaminophen may work wonders on more than physical pain.

Jack Tatum’s modest proposal

At its core, love forces us to be brave. To be authentic. Regardless of your definition, one thing is certain: we all have a profound and primal desire to love and be loved—to connect.

Moran Cerf delivers an excellent TED lesson on how little we know about the brain and how monitoring epilepsy patients during surgery is teaching us m

Where you sign your name on a form might change how you fill it out.

Heading back to school? New research confirms that all-nighters are not going to help your grades.

A UC Berkeley study results an amazing mini-movie of what your brain does while you're learning.

Hint: It means we’re evolving.

Want to have mental agility and the body of the Vitruvian Man? Lifehacker's top tip for training your brain will also help you get in fabulous shape.

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