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Does olive oil really make you fat?
Olive oil, a cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet, boasts a rich composition of essential fatty acids, vitamins A, D, E, and K, along with polypheno…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
What is the best way to soothe a crying baby?
Getting babies to sleep is big business, and a major source of stress for parents. There are many theories and methods: rock them, sing, let them cry…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Why do we hiccup?
Of all the involuntary spasms the human body has, hiccuping is one of the most peculiar. Sure, it’s funny at first, and in particular if it’s happeni…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Why do we startle when we fall asleep?
You're peacefully drifting off to sleep when suddenly you feel as if you're falling into a void and you startle awake. This rather unpleasant sensati…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Which flights are most likely to be hit by turbulence?
If you’re a nervous flyer thinking ahead to your next flight, you may have wondered whether it's possible to predict whether you'll encounter any tur…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Why are brownouts getting more and more common in the work world?
Research by productivity software provider Asana showed that 70% of knowledge workers experienced burnout in 2021. Now we’ve talked about the symptom…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
How long do people have sex for?
Popular fantasy might suggest that we need to have hours of sex in order to be satisfied, but is that actually true? A study published in the Journal…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
What is retinol, the miracle anti ageing skincare treatment?
Retinol is a form of vitamin A, which is essential for healthy skin. It has many benefits such as smoothing wrinkles, exfoliating dead cells, clearin…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
How can I improve my sense of direction?
Many of us feel completely disoriented at times, and are afraid of getting lost, whether in the middle of the city, in the forest, when travelling or…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Can you train your brain like a muscle?
The human brain isn’t actually a muscle, as a lot of people think. But nevertheless we still need to give it exercise to keep it healthy.
While you …
8 months, 2 weeks ago