- After investigating 21 recent cases of swine flu on campus, officials from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York now suspect that sharing cups during beer pong may be spreading the virus. [Gothamist]
- Doctors believe Michelle Mack had a stroke before she was born that essentially destroyed the left half of her brain. But Michelle’s functioning right side seems to have rewired itself to take over some of the movement, behavior, and cognition responsibilities the left side would have been in charge of. [CNN]
- Placebos are known for their miraculous cures, simply from the power of suggestion! But suggestion can also cause negative impacts without any physical cause. This phenomenon, called the nocebo effect, has been shown to cause stomachaches, worsen pain, and even bring about early death. [Time]
- Add a little spice to your love life while being eco- (and waistline-!) friendly. Some of our favorite healthy foods double as natural aphrodisiacs! [FNC iMag]
- If you’re not into yoga classes or waiting for a treadmill to open up at the gym, neighborhood fitness may solve all your workout problems. Try stretching in the yard, using park benches for push-ups, and jogging up stairs. [Huffington Post]
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