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"Beer goggles" may be a myth but "liquid courage" isn't, study suggests

Posted by ArielTechGeek 607 days ago (https://newatlas.com)

A new study that investigated the effect that drinking alcohol has on men’s perceptions of attractiveness may have disproven one well-known drinking-related phenomenon while providing supporting evidence for another. The researchers say the findings have implications for clinicians and researchers.Continue ReadingCategory: Health & Wellbeing, LifestyleTags: Alcohol, Beer, Goggles

The 'gatherers' myth: Women have been skilled hunters in most societies

Posted by ArielTechGeek 672 days ago (https://newatlas.com)

While there has been evidence of women hunting, these historical discoveries have been treated more as the exception than the rule. But it seems women not only actively hunted in most societies, but their involvement in that role among the society was on par with their male counterparts.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Hunting, Society, Culture

The myth of Mozart: Study shows music has no effect on epilepsy symptoms

Posted by ArielTechGeek 781 days ago (https://newatlas.com)

Mozart’s Sonata for Two Pianos in D Major has been credited with having many positive effects, including alleviating epilepsy symptoms. But a new meta-analysis out of Vienna has concluded that there is no scientific evidence linking Mozart’s piece of music with health benefits for epileptics.Continue ReadingCategory: Health & Wellbeing, LifestyleTags: Epilepsy, University of Vienna, Piano