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    Falling in love raises levels of nerve growth in a person's brain for about a year and can improve their memory.
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    Stress and Reading
    Stress and Reading
    Researchers have found that reading reduces stress by 68%, more than listening to music or taking a walk.
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    Erotomania is a type of delusion in which the person believes another person is in love with him/her.
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    20 minutes after smoking a cigarette, blood pressure drops to normal.
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    Chocolate, sex, and laughter are all important for a healthy brain.
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    Laron Syndrome
    Laron Syndrome
    There is a genetic disease called Laron syndrome that results in short stature, longer life expectancy, and near immunity to cancer and diabetes - amongst other things.
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    The Himalayan Goji berry has more iron than steak, more vitamin C than oranges and more beta carotene than carrots.
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    Hypnic Jerk
    Hypnic Jerk
    When you wake up with a jolt, it's called a Hypnic Jerk. This usually happens during the lightest stages of sleep, and can happen as a natural reaction when you fall asleep in a car or airplane.
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