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How Colours Affect Emotions and Behavior Colours profoundly affect our emotions, behavior, and decision-making. This premise is explored further in colour psychology, how specific hues manifest into certain feelings and reactions. Following are some general associations- again, not absolute: Red: It calls forth energy, passion, and urgency. Used in marketing to catch eyes (and even
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What is Synesthesia? Synesthesia is a brain condition in which stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway involuntarily leads to experiences in a second sensory or cognitive pathway. Thus, an individual with synesthesia, or synesthete, might “see” sounds, “taste” colours, or associate specific colours to letters and numbers. Some Types of SynesthesiaThere are many types
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Strategies for Keeping the Mind Sharp While Growing Old Keeping the mind sharp while growing old is important for maintaining cognitive health. Here are strategies recommended by experts to help ward off cognitive decline: Physical activities: 150 minutes of physical activities a week, with moderate intensity is the goal. Walking, dancing, and gardening may help.
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Telomeres are often referred to as the “caps” at the ends of chromosomes. They play a crucial role in protecting our DNA from damage and ensuring the stability of our genetic information. So What Are Telomeres? Telomeres are repetitive sequences of DNA located at the ends of chromosomes. They act as protective buffers, preventing the
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Why Do We Dream? This topic has fascinated philosophers and scientists alike and also those of us with curious minds for centuries. We explore here some of the theories about why and how we dream: One popular theory, proposed by Sigmund Freud, proposes that dreams are a way for our unconscious minds to process thoughts
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