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A cup of coffee might be just what you need if you find you memory slipping. That cup might boost your short-term memory, according to recent research.
In a study of 15 healthy men aged 26 to 47 years, significant activity was observed in the memory clinic of the brain through functional magnetic resonance […]

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That burning discomfort that hits once in a while after a spicy vindaloo or too much pizza? Almost everyone gets it once in a while - heartburn, a.k.a. acid indigestion. For some it turns into more serious problem called gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. In this condition, acid from the stomach flows […]

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