What happens when tattoo ink is injected into your skin? Most of it remains firmly lodged there, but some pigments travel to lymph nodes or even destinations in your body that are farther afield. All the while, you are left sporting a new tattoo. From elaborate designs and sports team badges to the names of...
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Brain training has no effect on decision-making or cognitive function: study
During the last decade, commercial brain-training programs have risen in popularity, offering people the hope of improving their cognitive abilities through the routine performance of various “brain games” that tap cognitive functions such as memory, attention and cognitive flexibility. But a recent study at the University of Pennsylvania found that, not only did commercial brain training with Lumosity...
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US Military Seeks Neural Implants to Restore Hearing, Sight
What if a portable computer system could one day interact directly with the human brain to help restore a person’s ability to see or hear? A project recently launched by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is tasking research teams with answering that question. DARPA, the research arm of the U.S. military, has awarded...
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Ejaculating at least 21 times a month significantly reduces a man’s risk of prostate cancer
This is compared to men who ejaculate just four-to-seven times a month Ejaculation is protective regardless of whether it’s through sex or masturbation Past research suggests ejaculation rids the gland of cancer-causing substances It may also help to ease inflammation, which is a known cause of the condition Researchers from Harvard University analyzed 31,925 men...
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Dying may not be as awful an experience as you think
In fact, the research shows, death is often described as a peaceful, “unexpectedly positive” experience by those who approach it. Death is one of life’s guarantees, yet it’s something people often avoid talking about, according to study author Kurt Gray. He’s an assistant professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. “There’s almost an...
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Blocks By Google VR – 3D Modeling for the Masses
For the last month I’ve been working with Google to test Blocks, a new VR creation tool that enables anyone to 3D model low polygon objects without training. Like Tilt Brush, objects made with Blocks may seem simplistic at first, but the apps professional potential becomes glaringly obvious once it’s objects are rendered in software...
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Radiofrequency Denervation Offers No Benefits for Back Pain
Radiofrequency denervation works no better than exercise for relief of back pain, a new study has found. In radiofrequency denervation, a doctor uses fluoroscopy to guide a needle to a nerve, then uses an electric current to damage the nerve so that it can no longer conduct pain impulses. For the study, published in JAMA, researchers...
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Augmented Reality Is Going to Transform Your Life. Here’s How
IN BRIEF Big tech companies are already experimenting with augmented reality, but so are other businesses as they see its potential to transform the workplace. Widespread use, however, may still be years into the future. AR IN THE WORKPLACE Augmented reality (AR) places digital images into your field of view, giving them a “place” in...
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Who needs vitamin B12 shots and why?
Vitamin B12 shots are injections that can be prescribed to treat a vitamin B12 deficiency. A deficiency in this essential nutrient can lead to an array of health problems, ranging from fatigue to permanent neurological changes. This article addresses the importance of maintaining adequate B12 levels and outlines the benefits and risks associated with B12 shots....
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Why you should be wary of going to work with a hangover
If you have ever drunk alcohol, there’s a good chance you’ve also had a hangover. As a widely experienced result of alcoholic consumption, hangovers have a broad variety of familiar negative effects: vomiting, fatigue, headache and increased blood pressure are common physical reactions. Psychological symptoms can also include irritability, anxiety and depression. But as familiar...