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The Neuroprotective Effects of Education

 Few would doubt the benefits of education

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 […]

26 June is Substance Awareness Day

Substance abuse in South Africa has reached near epidemic proportions. Methamphetamine (tik), marijuana and alcohol in particular are devastating to […]

What Is Marijuana? What Is Cannabis?

When talking about the drug, marijuana and cannabis both have the same meaning.

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University of Cape Town