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Creatine Research
Increases strength and muscle mass Kelly, V. G., & Jenkins, D. G. (1998). Effect of oral creatine supplementation on near-maximal[…]
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There may be a link between low-carb diets and the progression of calcification in the coronary arteries. In a new[…]
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Accidentally step on your friend’s foot, and it will hurt. But let your friend believe that you intentionally stepped on[…]
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It’s possible that some patients with symptoms of depression may experience benefits from consumption of almonds. In a new study[…]
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Individuals who believe traits such as intelligence or “fixed” and immutable are less likely to ask for help from an[…]
Read moreThe Invisible Gorilla: And Other Ways Our Intuitions Deceive Us
Experienced basketball players are more likely to notice the gorilla in the original basketball-passing video than are novice basketball players.[…]
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