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Diagnosis of the Week: Rett’s Disorder
Rett syndrome is a neurological disorder that occurs almost exclusively in young girls. The estimated frequency of the disorder is one in every 10,000 to 15,000 births. Classified as an autism...
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Body Clocks: The Mind Body-Clock Connection
Science has determined that variations in physical energy and mental alertness in human beings is tied to a clock-like mechanism in the hypothalamus region of the brain. Known as the circadian rhythm,...
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Weather: Rain and Sun’s Influence on Mood
With the advent of central heating and air conditioning systems, as well as extensive choices in electronic entertainment, many people have come to feel somewhat detached from outdoor environments....
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Caffeine: Your Brain on Stimulants
Coffee shops are found on just about every corner nationwide. Delicious coffee drinks with a variety of flavors and toppings are flashed across television screens in many commercials. Research shows...
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Teens Benefit from Later Start to School Day, Study Suggests
A recent study conducted by a Rhode Island boarding school suggests that teen-aged students may see increased benefits from a later start to their school day. The results appear in July’s Archives of...
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Walk Your Way Fit! (Mentally and Physically)
Why walk your way fit? Walking has many psychological benefits including increased blood flow to the brain, and it promotes the release of endorphins, the “feel good” chemicals. All cardio exercises...
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PNES and Stress-related Seizures
Stress is more damaging to the body than previously thought. Scientists working in conjunction with Rhode Island Hospital have found a link between stress and psychogenic non-epileptic seizures...
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Experimental DNA Vaccine Targets Proteins That Cause Alzheimer’s
Researchers at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas have developed an experiment DNA vaccine against Alzheimer’s Disease. The new DNA vaccine targets beta-amyloid, a small protein...
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An Introduction to Biopsychology
Biopsychology is a rather complex science, but it’s really a field of psychology with a strong focus on the brain. Your brain is the command center for everything that goes on in your body....
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DNA Link to Depression Discovered
There have been several questions over the years when it comes to depression. Medical professionals wonder if it is hereditary or if depression is linked to a person’s DNA. New studies have appeared...
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