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What Happens to Your Brain When You Ditch Your Cellphone for Three Days?

Ever feel like your cellphone is glued to your hand? It’s tough to put it down, but what if you took a break for three days — would your brain cheer or rebel? Cellphones are part of daily life for most, but too much time on them interferes with your mind. Many people start craving… Read More: What Happens to Your Brain When You Ditch Your Cellphone… »

Doctors told to ditch Latin and use 'plain English'

Image copyright Getty Images Doctors are being told to adopt a new policy of writing letters that are easier for patients to understand. The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges says too often correspondence contains complex medical jargon rather than plain and simple English. Using the phrase “twice daily” to explain the dosing of a medicine… Read More: Doctors told to ditch Latin and use 'plain English' »