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Shedding Light on New Techniques for Treating Addiction
Sara Bellum
May 23, 2013
When our brains are healthy, we barely notice this marvel of engineering that controls our every thought, feeling, and move. But the many people suffering from brain disorders, including addiction, know that malfunctions in the brain can change who we are and how we manage our lives. Read More »
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Are You Sure You Want To Drink That?
March 05, 2013
At first glance, energy drinks seem like a great idea—they give you increased energy without sleep—but be careful. Read More »
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Be Aware for Your Brain: Drugs Change Critical Parts
February 28, 2013
There’s no better time than the upcoming Brain Awareness Week, from March 11‒17, to learn more about the most fascinating organ in your body. Read More »
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Butt In: Help Reduce Cigarette Butt Litter
February 26, 2013
We already know how harmful smoking is to your health, but did you know it can be bad for the environment? Cigarette butts are the most littered item in the United States—and the world. Read More »
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I Feel Your Pain: Teens and Empathy
February 21, 2013
Can you put yourself in someone else’s shoes? Developing empathy—being able to read someone else’s feelings and relate them to your own—depends to some extent on brain development. Read More »
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What’s in Cigarette Smoke, Anyway?
February 19, 2013
Stanford University professor Dr. Robert Proctor looked through tons of public documents to find out what tobacco companies put in cigarettes. Read More »
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