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When lockdown is not actually safer: Intimate partner violence during COVID-19

The first thing that came to mind when I heard about COVID restrictions and mitigation strategies was how exceptionally dangerous this time could be for women living with abusive partners. “Self-isolate,” “stay at home,” “practice social distancing,” and “recession” are all words likely to be terrifying to many women who are living with intimate partner… Read More: When lockdown is not actually safer: Intimate partner violence during… »

13 Tricks for Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions, from People Who Actually Did

Figure out the “why” file404/Shutterstock In the world of titles, Seth Lejeune is the proud owner of quite a few: entrepreneur, small business owner, and father. But a new one he wanted to add? Reader. Thanks to a commitment to a lifetime of learning, he wanted to get serious about his own self-education, so he… Read More: 13 Tricks for Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions, from People… »

Athletes have healthier brains that can actually hear better, study says

Neurobiologist Nina Kraus can. At her lab at Northwestern University called “Brainvolts,” she and her colleagues can attach a series of electrodes to your scalp and record the electricity your brain produces in response to a sound. “I can then take that electricity and play it out through a speaker and we can listen to… Read More: Athletes have healthier brains that can actually hear better, study… »

10 Best Nootropics Ingredients: A Review of What Actually Works

— Please Note: This article is presented for informational purposes only and is not meant to diagnose or treat any illness. If you have any health concern, see a licensed healthcare professional in person. Nootropics, also known as “smart drugs” or “cognitive enhancers” are taken to improve brain function. They are becoming increasingly popular, and… Read More: 10 Best Nootropics Ingredients: A Review of What Actually Works »