Daily Archives: June 10, 2009

Turmeric Extract Suppresses Fat Tissue Growth in Rodent Models

Looking for diet supplements to get you ready for summer? I happened upon this tidbit today so wanted to share. Curcumin is the major polyphenol present in turmeric. This ingredient appears to reduce weight gain in mice and also suppresses … Continue reading

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Mystery Lincoln Document Appears in Hawaii

Documents with the signatures of U.S. presidents are appearing have historically appeared in some unexpected places: attics, libraries, or thrift stores. Here’s an interesting mystery for you, though. An innocuous Civil War-era memo with Abraham Lincoln’s signature has been found … Continue reading

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“Give it Away, You’ll Enjoy It,” Says Bill Gates

Not that any of the jobs in sales my husband has been looking at lately would give us this problem, but I found this interesting… Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft, told other billionaires that they should consider giving away the … Continue reading

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People Who Wear Rose-Colored Glasses See More

I was just reading a really interesting study that confirms what I have believed for a long time. Researchers from the University of Toronto have found evidence that one’s mood actually changes how the visual system filters perceptions. This means … Continue reading

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