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Are People Really "Morning Larks" or "Night Owls"?
Our sleep schedules aren’t simply personal preferences — they’re innate, biological predispositions that affect our physical and mental health.
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Is It Dangerous to Wake a Sleepwalker?
The idea that waking a sleepwalker could give them a heart attack or cause brain damage is a myth. But try not to wake them if you don’t have to.
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Can You Learn in Your Sleep?
Learning new information isn’t quite so easy as popping in headphones and passively listening to taped lectures while you slumber — not yet, anyway.
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Do Brain-Training Games Make You Smarter?
The pitch is appealing: sharpen your mind with a few minutes of brain games each day. Unfortunately, science suggests this promise is probably too good to be true.
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Does having a bigger brain make you smarter?
Having a bigger brain does not guarantee more cognitive power.
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Does drug use make holes in your brain?
Only physical trauma can create a hole in your brain.
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Does drinking alcoholic drinks always kill brain cells?
Moderate amounts of alcohol do not kill brain cells.
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Can your brain make new cells?
Your brain constantly generates new cells and remains adaptable — or "plastic" — as you age.
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