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Is the Internet Replacing our Memory?

7-19-11

With the Internet at our fingertips, we can now find the answers we are searching for in a matter of minutes. Due to the convenience of having information stored somewhere, new research suggests that our minds are less likely to remember the information.

Groupthink: Getting Inside the Mind of a Juror

7-12-11

Groupthink is a psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people that is trying to minimize conflict and reach a consensus without critically evaluating other ideas or viewpoints. The negative aspect of groupthink is the loss of individual thought, creativity and uniqueness. On a positive note, groupthink is considered to expedite decisions and improve efficiency.

Eight Running Stretches to Remember

6-30-11

With the season for 5Ks and 10Ks underway, it is important to warm up properly before these events to prevent any injuries. When running, you’re not using just your legs. Each muscle plays a role in your running routine, so it is especially important to stretch before and after. Here are a few stretching tips for you to note before you hit the ground running!

Stem Cell Therapy: The Answer to Chronic Conditions?

6-29-11

Dr. Steven Schwartz, an eye doctor from UCLA, has begun to test the first embryonic-stem-cell therapy for Stargardt’s and dry macular degeneration. One of the people in his clinical trial is a 26 year-old female that is legally blind. She is being evaluated as a potential pioneer to receive the first retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cells generated from embryonic stem cells. If she is accepted, she will join other patients with macular degeneration who will have thousands of cells injected into their eyes to replace their destroyed RPE cells in the retina and hopefully rescue any remaining photoreceptor cells.