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By Meeri Kim, Published: October 19 While we are asleep, our bodies may be resting, but our brains are busy taking out the trash. A new study has found that the cleanup system in the brain, responsible for flushing out toxic waste products that cells produce with daily use, goes into overdrive in mice that are asleep. The cells even shrink in size to make for easier cleaning of the spaces around them. Scientists say this nightly self-clean by the brain provides a compelling... Read more

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Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations: Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Read more

From Connecticut College News: I can’t remember the last time I had one, but I remember what they tasted like … in fact, it’s stronger than even that! Connecticut College students and a professor of psychology have found “America’s favorite cookie” is just as addictive as cocaine – at least for lab rats. And just like most humans, rats go for the middle first. In a study designed to shed light on the potential addictiveness of high-fat/ high-sugar foods, Joseph Schroeder,... Read more

Zippers used to be made of metal (or pot metal), then they went plastic/nylon, but there’s a new Under Armor invention that may settle the distinct problem of zippers — gettin’ the ends connected to begin with! Under Armour is making the bold claim that it’s finally “fixed zippers.” And while its innovative new Magzip feature probably isn’t going to change the entire world, it’s still a vast improvement to clothing technology that hasn’t evolved in in almost 100 years.... Read more

Not too long ago I had to build a contraption on my desk so I could stand while I wrote instead of sitting — my neck and back were getting tense and sore and stiff so I built the contraption and all my symptoms went away. Now I discover from this UK study that it’s actually healthier, too. Guess how many hours a day you spend sitting? Fewer than eight? More than 10? A recent survey found that many of... Read more

From CNN: I am so over this stuff. When it comes to safety and effectiveness, the main concern with hand sanitizers is triclosan, which is the main antibacterial ingredient in nonalcoholic hand sanitizers. “There’s no good evidence that triclosan-containing products have a benefit,” says Allison Aiello, associate professor of epidemiology at the University of Michigan. In Europe and the United States, hospitals won’t even use them, she notes; it’s thought that they don’t reduce infections or illness. Dr. Anna Bowen,... Read more

By John Frye Jesus at the Margins- 3 The Chinese have a proverbial question: Is it edible? The proverb is not about food. It’s about ideas, concepts, principles. If an idea is “edible” that means it is practical; it becomes a working part of life. It is not theory; it is concrete reality here and now. Edible. Jesus was edible. “Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood.” He also said, “This is my body given for you.” Jesus did... Read more