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It is no secret that the female brain is different than its male counter part. It seems these differences are giving us headaches, and I mean that literally. Women are 3 times more likely to suffer from migraines. A recent study proved that it isn't all in our heads (figuratively speaking). Advances in brain imaging technology now suggest that migraines may start as a result of brain Read more
We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Today, Agustín Fuentes points out that when it comes to men and women, what "everyone knows" isn’t what science shows. Everyone knows that men and women are really different. We think differently and act differently because we are wired differently. I mean look at our brains and genitals: they are just Read more
We all have a sense of smell, and we all use it constantly, whether we realize it or not. Scents and smell are two of the most important yet often overlooked elements of everyday experience. Want to learn a few truly amazing facts about the things your nose knows? Then just keep reading. Read more
Berry season is right around the corner, and if a big bowl of strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries didn't excite you before, maybe this news will: eating at least two servings of berries per week can help delay age-related memory loss in women. A recent Harvard study followed 16,010 women over the age of 70, finding those who ate berries slowed memory loss by almost three years. Read more
Wedding season is in full force, but not all women are committed to the institution of marriage. With career success, friendships, travel, or other hobbies taking priority, many women don't have bridal on the brain. Or perhaps experience has helped some decide traditional relationships just won't work for them. Famous women often make headlines when they say "I don't" to marriage, kids, or other Read more
Today kicks off the first-ever National Princess Week! With fairy-tale-inspired movies aplenty (including multiple Snow White flicks), Pixar's first princess Merida hitting the big screen in Brave, and Prince William's own princess Kate in the spotlight, little girls and grown women alike have tiaras on the brain. And sure there are downsides to princess culture, but there are also lessons to be Read more
We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Noah Brand makes the case for a non-adversarial model of gender. I get asked, from time to time, what I think about the “war between feminists and MRAs (Men's Rights Activists).” I’ll be frank — I don’t think there’s any such thing. It’s like asking me what I think of the demolition of Read more
Exercise boosts your mood, but not everyone has experienced the runner's high, that feel-good rush many exercise fans swear by. New research has found, however, that we are all naturally wired to experience a runner's high when we exercise. Researchers found that unlike other animals, humans have evolved to experience an overload of a release of pleasurable chemicals in the brain, called Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. Can't seem to get enough rest? To-do list dragging you down? Hit refresh with these foods, moves, and must-dos for a more revved-up you. By Mary Kate Frank Wish you were still bounding out of bed like you did when you were 22? Who doesn't! But it can be hard to summon all your old verve in the midst of the Read more
Kate Middleton dressed down for an appearance at London's Olympic Park today. She toured the facilities and met with members of the women's hockey team. Kate, who played the sport during her time at Marlborough College, even showed off her own skills while a crowd watched despite explaining her fear that, "this is going to be so embarrassing. My brain thinks I can do all these wonderful things Read more
