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Try Chocolate for an Emotional Release

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

New research suggests a palatable method to relieve stress involves regular consumption of dark chocolate. As an additional bonus, the chocolate may ...

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Brain Imaging Aids Alzheimer’s Options

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

Sometimes living longer is not always associated with a better quality of life. Experts estimate 35 million people will be diagnosed with ...

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Emotions Influence Perception of Pain

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

A new Canadian study shows that the power of the mind can directly influence the perception of pain. The finding confirms ...

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The Brain’s Response to Trauma

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

For the first time, scientists are able to observe how areas of the human brain respond when an individual ...

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New Thoughts on Memory

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

Traditionally, scientists have believed long-term and short-term memories were formed by different processes within the brain. This theory is now being challenged by ...

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Dieters Face Similar Problems as Drug Abusers

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

Researchers have discovered irregular eating of foods rich in fat and sugar can cause changes in the brain comparable ...

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Autism Research Update

Monday, November 9th, 2009

A recent meeting by The Autism Consortium gave scientists, clinicians, advocates and parents an opportunity to share the latest information on causes of ...

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TMS as Drug-Free Depression Treatment

Friday, November 6th, 2009

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a FDA-approved, non-invasive antidepressant device-based treatment clinically proven for treatment of depression. Rush University Medical Center has ...

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