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Obesity May Be Bad for Your Brain

Obesity is associated with reduced blood flow to the brain, a new study has found, and this may help explain why obesity is associated with an increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers did brain scans on 17,721 men and women, average age 41, tracking blood flow in 128 regions of …

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How Duolingo uses AI in every part of its app

Automation and Jobs Read our latest special issue. Open Now Language learning has surged during the pandemic. Duolingo, which is synonymous with gamified language learning, saw its fastest growth period this March with a 101% global increase in new users. From those who simply have more time on their hands …

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What to Do If Your Small Business Isn’t Insured for COVID-19

While small businesses are struggling to keep their doors open during the pandemic, some are turning to their insurance policies to help them stay afloat. But there’s one problem. Standard business interruption policies don’t cover COVID-19. “An exclusion for pandemic-caused losses — Exclusion of Loss Due to Virus or Bacteria …

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