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Diet, exercise, and mental stimulation can keep our brains healthy as we age.
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Seeing Culture in Our Brain
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Cute Aggression: Why You Want to Squeeze Adorable Creatures
Scientists are trying to figure out why so many of us want to pinch babies’ chubby cheeks and squeeze adorable puppies.
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From pregnancy to parenthood, child-rearing shapes the brain.
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Understanding the Power of Meditation
Neuroscientists are exploring the source of the brain benefits behind habitual meditative practices.
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The Promise and Perils of Brain Training
Brain training might help you stay sharp as you get older — but it won’t make you a genius.
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