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Is the midbrain an amygdala?

The midbrain is the smallest region of the brain, and is located most centrally within the cranial cavity. Limbic System – the limbic system is often refe...

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What is the best lotion for elderly skin?

The best recommendation is to use a fragrance-free moisturizer. Among the effective products available over the counter are Cetaphil Restoraderm, CeraVe, ...

Why do I stink after surgery?

There are certain surgeries, though, that even surgeons think smell bad. As a rule, these are surgeries that involve dead or rotting tissue, some sort of ...

Is milk OK before bed?

Scientific evidence suggests that warm milk before bed may help you sleep. In a study of people staying in a hospital's heart unit, those who drank w...

How do you wash colors without bleeding?

Add 1 cup of vinegar to the rinse cycle or one-half cup salt to the wash to help hold in colors. Use color-catcher sheets, which trap extraneous dyes duri...

Are cars faster in the cold?

Engine and transmission friction increases in cold temperatures due to cold engine oil and other drive-line fluids. It takes longer for your engine to rea...

Should I pull weeds from newly seeded lawn?

It is very typical to have broadleaf weeds pop up in newly seeded areas. Whether it's new soil or freshly cultivated soil, it is a prime target for b...

Has a Navy SEAL ever been attacked by a shark during training?

Not even in the course of thousands of BUD/S third phase swims executed out at San Clemente Island, off the coast of California—site of a seal rookery, an...

When should the wrist hinge in the backswing?

When should you set your wrists in the golf swing? You can begin hinging your wrists at two moments in your takeaway: when your lead arm reaches parallel ...

Do cats eat grass snakes?

Yes, cats can kill and eat snakes. The smaller the snake, the better chance a cat will have of overcoming it. The most common snakes that cats come across...