Spoken language is a complex system that follows several strict rules, yet we learn the majority of them by the time we are toddlers. There is evidence that suggests learning a second language as adults is much more difficult, but according to new research, it’s totally worth it! People who are bilingual – able to…

Even though our immune systems work better in the cold, you should still bundle up when going outside into the frosty air. There are a lot of cold myths circulating in our culture right now, but don’t let them get the best of you! Some facts to know straight off the bat are: frigid weather…

Humans just might be prone to packing on the pounds during the winter, according to health experts, kind of like bears preparing to hibernate! Even though we don’t spend months on end in a deep sleep, our bodies seem to love storing up fat during the frosty season. In fact, several studies support the idea…

In elementary math classes, it’s not uncommon to see kids using their fingers to add numbers or hear young scholars chanting out sequences to complete multiplication problems. However, these practices become less common as students advance to complex math classes, and according to new research, it’s because their brains reorganize to become more math-efficient! In…

Superbacteria are on the rise, and that’s worrisome. If you’ve been sick before, the doctor may have prescribed antibiotics to slay the nasty bacteria in your body. However, disease-spreading bugs like viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi are starting to fight back, developing high resistance levels to antibiotics. Even hospitals are seeing outbreaks of these dangerous…

According to the American Heart Association, women should consume no more than 6 teaspoons of sugar, while men should limit their intake to a mere 9. Eating more than this comes with risks outside of diabetes, such as fat livers, rusty muscles, faster aging, and addiction. First of all, sugar tricks your brain into thinking…

The long winter is finally coming to a close and making way for the beautiful spring weather. For most people, this means more time out in the park or the beach for glowing, sunkissed skin. However, for the 40 million Americans suffering from allergies, it means itchy eyes, runny noses, and even skin rashes. Unfortunately,…

It’s a common saying that sitting in front of a computer screen for hours on end is bad for your eyes… and sadly, it’s true! Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is a growing problem, and symptoms include dry or itchy eyes, blurred vision, eyestrain, and headaches. However, there are a few ways to fight the damage…

When a person damages a part of their brain, it can affect a whole range of behaviors including movement, language, vision, memory, self-control, and even emotions. However, while the brain has major influence over our body, did you know our physical actions can have just as much influence over the brain? For example, forcing a…

The word “mosquito” means “little fly” in Spanish, but there’s nothing small about their bloodsucking reputation, especially as the brain-shrinking Zika virus gains momentum. And, it turns out mosquitoes prefer some people over others, according to a recent “taste test” involving mosquitoes and human twins. Before you run away from the next mosquito, did you…