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March 13, 2023/Brain & Nervous System

Blackouts and Your Brain: How To Avoid Memory Loss

Excess alcohol and substance use can cause temporary and permanent memory loss

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February 3, 2023/Brain & Nervous System

Here’s Why You’re Always Waking Up With Headaches 2

If it isn’t a hangover or teeth grinding, your aching head might be a sign of a sleep disorder

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January 16, 2023/Brain & Nervous System

Why Do We Sigh and What Does It Mean?

What this natural breathing response may be telling you

women and strokes and stroke risk
January 3, 2023/Brain & Nervous System

Causes of Stroke in Women and Why They Differ From Men

Hormonal changes and pregnancy are some factors unique to women and people AFAB

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Mother helping child with homework.
December 9, 2022/Brain & Nervous System

Understanding Hyperfocus and ADHD

While hyperfocus is a symptom of ADHD, it happens to us all — which isn’t always a bad thing

Person with lower back pain.
December 7, 2022/Brain & Nervous System

Burning Pain in Your Back? What It Might Be and How To Get Relief

Back spasms, shingles and disk conditions can all feel like a burning sensation

Person deciding on the outlook they will have for the day: happy, neutral or sad.
November 2, 2022/Brain & Nervous System

The Truth Behind a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

When your predictions bring about their own reality because of specific actions you take

Person in car cursing.
October 31, 2022/Brain & Nervous System

Is Cursing a Sign of Intelligence?

Foul language may be beneficial, but it won’t make you smarter

Woman and man taking pictures.
October 24, 2022/Brain & Nervous System

Déjà Vu: What It Is and Why It Happens

Déjà vu makes you feel like you’ve lived this moment before, even though that’s impossible — and it may have a neurological cause

Adult swimming.
September 27, 2022/Diet, Food & Fitness

How Exercise Protects Your Brain’s Health

Exercise that gets your heart pumping helps keep your body and brain in tip-top shape

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