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Activity in Amygdala May Be Key to Developing PTSD

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Improving academic performance with physical fitness

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Brisk walks ward off Alzheimer’s

Just one hour of exercise a week can halve the chance of getting Alzheimer’s disease, claims a study that ranks […]

What is Korsakoff’s syndrome?

Korsakoff’s syndrome is a brain disorder usually associated with heavy alcohol consumption over a long period.

Alcohol Use and the Risk of Developing Alzheimer’s Disease

Some of the detrimental effects of heavy alcohol use on brain function are similar to those observed with Alzheimer’s disease […]

One of a Kind: The Neurobiology of Individuality

What processes in the brain are responsible for individuality?

Why are some depressed, others resilient? Scientists home in one part of the brain.

Many of us find ourselves swimming along in the tranquil sea of life when suddenly a crisis hits — a […]

Marijuana Tied to Addiction, Long-term Cognitive Dysfunction

Marijuana use is associated with substantial adverse events, including addiction and long-term cognitive dysfunction, new research suggests.

Dwelmafhanklikheid onder kinders is aan die toeneem

AL hoe meer kinders tussen die ouderdom van 9 en 14 jaar word by die Aurora-alkohol-en-dwelmsentrum in Bloemfontein vir verslawing […]

Link Seen Between Mental Disorders, Diabetes in New Study

In a large international study, researchers found an association among binge-eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, depression, and intermittent explosive disorder and […]

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