Is cooked food a health risk?
Scientists may have discovered why eating foods cooked at high temperatures raises a person’s risks of cancer. The theory? Damaged DNA. Research published in ACS Central Science reveals that high heat can injure d-n-a within the food. Consuming the damaged food could be a genetic risk. Small molecules present in charred and fried foods are believed to be harmful to the consumer’s own DNA.
If you have anxiety, you may be able to blame your ancestors.
New research published in Nature Genetics has revealed a genetic predisposition to anxiety. They believe that more than one hundred genes are associated with the disorder. This risk could also be connected to pain and gastrointestinal conditions.
Does music make you more spontaneous?
Scientists have found a connection between sound and risky decision-making. When you make a choice, some neurons in your brain release dopamine. However, a new study in Nature Communications shows that when an unexpected sound triggers this dopamine release, people tend to make riskier decisions. When the study participants were surprised with bursts of sound, they were four percent more likely to take a risk.
Why you should take a nap before judging someone else.
Research in the Journal Of Experimental Psychology General shows how sleep affects our perception. People tend to be strongly influenced by first impressions in the short-term. However, those who take time to think about their decision think more rationally. At night, our brains help knit together all parts of our memory to create one big picture, which helps us make better choices.
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