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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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Runner's High

An intense bout of exercise can improve mood and create a sense of euphoria — an effect popularly known as the “runner’s high.”

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Is Talking Therapy a Waste of Time?

Some types of therpy can not only reduce stress and anxiety but also physically change the brain.

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The Meditating Brain

The simple act of sitting quietly and focusing on your breath may change your brain — and improve your mental health.

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What Is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, and How Does It Affect the Brain?

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders are more common than you might think, and can cause severe problems for those affected.

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How Do Ketogenic Diets Help People With Epilepsy?

Diets high in fat and low in carbohydrates can reduce the frequency of epileptic seizures.

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Feeling Thirsty?

This group of cells cry out for water when you’re parched.

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What Is White Coat Syndrome?

Most people feel a little anxious when they go to the doctor. Some see their blood pressure spike. Andrew Sherwood explains why.

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Kicking the Brain Into Gear

There’s a lot going on inside the brain of a World Cup athlete — and a lot that could go wrong with a hard hit or blow to the head.

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How Does Fasting Affect the Brain?

Mark Mattson reveals the surprising brain benefits of fasting.

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Natural Disasters Take a Toll on Mental Health

After the torrential rains end, or the flood recedes, or the fire burns out, many people continue to feel the emotional wounds of a natural disaster.

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Noise Pollution Isn’t Just Annoying — It’s Bad for Your Health

Whether it’s the hum of an always-on TV or the window-rattling noise of airplanes overhead, the din of modern life poses a threat to mental and physical health.

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Investigating How Neurons Use Fuel: Stories From the U.S. BRAIN Initiative

A team of scientists is seeking answers to a fundamental understanding of how and when neurons utilize the nutrients that give them energy.

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