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The Changing Face of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

WEBThe definition also recognized that symptoms could be chronic and that preexisting mental health problems increased someone’s odds of developing PTSD — a …

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Why Moving Your Body Changes Your Brain

WEBModifying organ systems in response to physical activity — or inactivity — allows the body to use energy in the most efficient way. It takes energy to maintain extra …

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The Hidden Effects of Hearing Loss on the Brain

WEBThe World Health Organization considers hearing loss a global public health challenge. About 1.5 billion people worldwide have some degree of hearing loss with the count expected to rise to 2.5 billion …

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High-Intensity Interval Training Can Affect Brain Function for the …

WEBA 2020 review explored HIIT’s role on youth cognitive health. The researchers from Boston and Australia analyzed 22 studies across various geographic …

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When Depression Sneaks up on Menopause

WEBFor example, the American Medical Women’s Association, which aims to support women working in medicine and women’s health issues, is advocating for clinicians to hold regular health visits for …

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What the Brain of a 104-Year-Old Nun Taught Us …

WEBDressed in a black and white habit, 104-year-old Sister Matthia beams for the camera. Her wrinkled hands clasp a pair of knitting needles. A finished pink mitten sits in her lap. Three months before her …

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What a Good Night's Sleep Does for the Brain

WEBA good night’s sleep also helps maintain communication between the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain that deals with self-control, and the amygdala, the brain’s emotional …

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How Genetic Studies Can Help Us Develop Treatments for …

WEBThese brain models give scientists the ability to observe how different risk genotypes and environmental factors influence early-stage brain development and the formation of synapses and brain circuits, …

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What Is the Difference Between Neurological and

WEBNervous system infections are also treated by neurologists. The hallmarks of psychiatric disorders, on the other hand, are disturbed behavior and emotional state. While doctors ordinarily request a …

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How Does Sunlight Affect Our Mood

WEBSunlight lets us see and assess our surroundings. It also regulates our sleep cycle. Recently, researchers at the National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH) found …

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The Gut and Brain: A Surprising Connection

WEBScientists estimate the gut produces over 90% of our body’s serotonin. And researchers have found bacteria in our gut can help shape a healthy stress response …

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Let’s Eat: How Diet Influences the Brain

WEBPoor diets lead to a host of medical issues: obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. But diet also influences the brain and can increase the …

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How Does the Body Regulate Temperature

WEBThe average healthy human body maintains an internal temperature of around 37 degrees Celsius (98.5 degrees Fahrenheit), though individuals can vary …

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Noise Pollution Isn’t Just Annoying — It’s Bad for Your Health

WEBThe consequences of the constant urban rumble extend beyond childhood. Numerous studies have linked noise pollution to increased anxiety, depression, high blood …

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Girls With ADHD May Not Get Diagnosed Until They’re Older

WEBLike Nicholson, many women with ADHD elude diagnosis until later in life. Research published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology in 2005 documented a ratio …

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Bullying and the Brain

WEBBrain research is revealing that bullying is more than just an unfortunate part of growing up. It can cause long-term changes to the brain that leads to cognitive and …

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What Happens to the Brain During a Heatstroke

WEBA cascading series of bodily failures, heatstroke can cause dizziness, nausea, confusion, and cell death. If body temperature isn’t lowered quickly, there could …

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Your Brain on Guilt and Shame

WEBGuilt and shame can lead to depression, anxiety, and paranoia, but they also nudge us to behave better, says Sznycer. “When we act in a way we are not proud …

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The Plastic Brain

WEBThe Plastic Brain. Our brains’ impressive capacity to adapt — its plasticity — is a defining feature of being human. In response to sensory inputs, environmental …

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How Does Fasting Affect the Brain

WEBIn the case of the brain, cognitive function, learning, memory, and alertness are all increased by fasting. And in the body, we recently found that mice maintained on …

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