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Sense of Smell Is Our Most Rapid Warning System

Negative smells associated with unpleasantness or unease are processed earlier than positive smells and trigger a physical avoidance response.

Overlooked DNA Answers What Makes Us Human

A previously overlooked part of our DNA, so-called non-coded DNA, appears to contribute to a difference that may explain why our brains work differently.

Depression Increases Risk for Cognitive Impairment

While poor cardiovascular health damage blood flow to the brain increasing the risk for dementia, a new study indicates that depression may also take its toll on cognition.

Obesity: Overeating Is Not the Primary Cause

According to a The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition report, the actual cause of obesity has less to do with how much we eat and more to do with what we eat.

Warming Climate is Causing Animals to “Shapeshift”

Some animals are developing larger beaks, legs, and ears as a result of climate change in order to better control their body temperatures as the earth gets hotter.

Avocados Change Belly Fat Distribution in Women

An avocado a day could help redistribute belly fat in women toward a healthier profile, reports a new study from the University of Illinois.