Researchers from Ruhr-Universität Bochum and the University of Bonn have investigated which activity patterns occur in the brain when people remember or forget things. They were interested in how the brain replays and stores during sleep what it had learned before. The team recorded the brain activity of epilepsy patients who had electrodes implanted into […]
Virtual reality can improve performance during exercise
Using virtual reality (VR) headsets while exercising can reduce pain and increase how long someone can sustain an activity, according to new research from the School of Engineering and Digital Arts. The research, led by Ph.D. candidate Maria Matsangidou from EDA, set out to determine how using VR while exercising could affect performance by measuring […]
Brief Exercise Breaks During Class Help Bodies, Brains
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 26, 2018 — Two-minute exercise breaks in the classroom may help school children meet physical activity goals without disrupting learning, new research suggests. University of Michigan researchers say short bursts of in-classroom activity can trim childhood obesity rates while helping elementary schools provide 30 minutes of daily exercise for students. “What we’re showing […]
Dad diagnosed with brain tumor during family trip to Universal
Barry Reid was at Universal with his family when he collapsed and was rushed to a nearby emergency room. (SWNS) A dad-of-two has spoken of his holiday horror after he was diagnosed with a brain tumor during a dream family trip to Florida. Barry Reid, his wife Gillian and their two young daughters, Chloe and […]
A protein called vaccinia-related kinase 1 may help cancer establish itself in new areas of the body during metastasis
Sometimes negative results can point researchers in the right direction. In results published in PLOS ONE on September 4, 2018, scientists at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) examined a protein called vaccinia-related kinase 1 (VRK1) that they hypothesized was important for metastasis. They found that, rather than causing cancer cells to migrate and […]
Q&A: Pain management during colonoscopy
Dear Mayo Clinic: I just turned 50, and my health care provider recommends that I get a colonoscopy to screen for colon cancer. I want to have the test done, but as a recovering addict, I don’t want pain medication. Is this possible, or would the pain be too much? What are my other options? […]
Best fruits to eat during pregnancy and what to avoid
A nutritious diet plays an essential role in a person’s overall health, helping the body to function effectively and reducing the risk of some diseases. Most people are aware that a healthful diet should include plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and healthful fats. However, they may not realize that specific fruits are […]
Teen crash risk highest during first three months after getting driver’s license
Teenage drivers are eight times more likely to be involved in a collision or near miss during the first three months after getting a driver’s license, compared to the previous three months on a learner’s permit, suggests a study led by the National Institutes of Health. Teens are also four times more likely to engage […]
7 Hot Things to Do with Your Hands During A Blow Job
Sure, driving him crazy down below involves a lot of tongue action, but your hands certainly have a supporting role. “Manual stimulation is a great complement to oral sex and amplifies the pleasure exponentially,” says Dr Ian Kerner, author of She Comes First and Passionista. Blow his, er, mind, with these next-level handsy BJ tips: […]
Women Share the Weirdest Things Guys Have Said During Sex
There’s nothing wrong with a few kinky words while getting down, but these women have hit the jackpot when it comes to meeting guys with seriously dirty mouths (we do not mean that in a good way). Giddy Up “One night this guy I was dating took things a little too far. He was on […]