CINDY KUZMA

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The Unexpected Thing Making You Smarter

Sweaty palms could make you smart. In a new study in the journal eLife, rats that endured a single episode of mild stress (a few hours of physical restraint) produced new neurons in a brain region called the hippocampus. Two weeks later, rats with these bonus brain cells performed better on a rodent memory test (yes, there are such things). Read the full article in Men’s Health News.

April 26, 2013cindykuzma
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Recharge Here

This Halloween, try out a really original costume: You, dressed as a man who’s rested, refreshed, and bursting with energy. Trust us—no one will ever recognize you. Read the full article in Men’s Health (pdf).

September 14, 2012cindykuzma
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