A newborn horse can run alongside its mother an hour after its birth. We humans, by contrast, require what Plato described as “a long and arduous development, involving a good deal of trouble and ...

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Everybody experiences nervousness from time to time—it’s simply a part of being human. Think about the last time you gave a presentation, had a really tight work deadline, or even went on a first date ...

At birth, our minds are like blank sponges ready to absorb new information. Then, as we grow up, we may start to let some of what we’ve learned mess with how we take on new information. This is known ...

Ask a person how they sleep, and they’ll divide themselves into one of two camps: they sleep well, or they don’t. While those in the first group get into bed, wake up, carry on, and don’t even think ...

Many of our choices are swayed by subtle cues or so-called “nudges” from the environment. A well-known example of this phenomenon includes the layout of a cafeteria or supermarket. Placing an item at ...

Patients unsure about who they saw for their appointment during general practice consultations express less confidence and ...

Menopause — the end of a woman’s reproductive years — can bring a range of symptoms, including hot flashes, night sweats, and brain fog. Hormone therapy, to boost the levels of hormones that decrease ...

Carbs often get blamed for weight gain. But what are carbohydrates? And are they really a detriment to our health? The truth is that we need carbs to fuel our bodies. But not all carbs are created ...

Pink eye, medically known as conjunctivitis, affects millions of Americans each year. This common eye condition can range from mildly irritating to seriously uncomfortable, depending on its cause and ...

Discover how M&A payment methods reveal company value and investor interest. Learn how cash, equity, or mixed payments affect mergers and acquisitions strategies.