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NFL and Head Trauma: A Need for Brainstorming

Andrew Brandt | Posted 11.19.2009 | Sports

Read More: Nfl, Brain, Espn, Brian Westbrook, Roger Goodell, Concussions, Brett Favre, Philadelphia Eagles, Sports News
Andrew Brandt

The media needs to stop glamorizing the violent aspects of the NFL game. As this week's headlines on head trauma suggest, this is bigger than football.

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Sex And The Memory of Sexual Experience

Suzie Heumann | Posted 11.16.2009 | Living

Read More: Risk Taking, Mind/Body/Spirit, Relationships, Research, Brain, Plasticity, Experience, Tantra, Memory, Emotional Memory, Suzie Heumann, Sex, Living News
Suzie Heumann

Our memories dictate how we will feel about a similar situation because our brain.body is coded from past experience. Bad experiences with intimacy are codified in your brain/body -- affecting our perception.

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Cell Phones: Damaging The Brains Of Children?

Devra Davis, Ph.D. | Posted 11.16.2009 | Living

Read More: Cell Phones, Fcc, Brain, Children, Health, Brain Cancer, Telecommunications, Cellphones, Cancer, Children's Health, Living News
Devra Davis, Ph.D.

There are deeply troubling reports from nations where phones have been used longest that children may be especially vulnerable to the radio frequency waves emitted by cell phones.

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Brain Scans Reveals Invisible Damage Of PTSD

AP | LAURAN NEERGAARD | Posted 11.13.2009 | Living

Read More: Afganistan, Neuroscience, Mental Health, Military, Brain, Health, Brain Damage, Ptsd, Iraq, Brain Scan, Wellness, Veterans, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Living News

WASHINGTON — Powerful scans are letting doctors watch just how the brain changes in veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and concussion-...

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Humans Still Evolving As Brain Shrinks

LiveScience | Posted 11.13.2009 | Living

Read More: Dna, Brain Scans, Scientific Research, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Brain, Evolving, Human Brain, Science, Evolution, Brain Shrinking, Human Genome, Living News

Evolution in humans is commonly thought to have essentially stopped in recent times. But there are plenty of examples that the human race is still evo...

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Dreams: Exercise For The Brain, New Study Suggests

psychology.about.com | Posted 11.11.2009 | Living

Read More: Neuroscience, Dreams, Cognitive Science, Brain, Dreaming, Insomni, Sleep Study, Scientific Study, A Exhaustion, Brain Scan, Sleep, Living News

According to a new study by sleep and dream expert J. Allan Hobson, dreams might just be the brain's way of preparing for all of experiences it will e...

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Athletes Risk Lifetime Of Suffering From Head Injuries

Scott Mendelson, M.D. | Posted 10.29.2009 | Living

Read More: Leptin, Alzheimer's, Depression, Dementia, Metabolic Syndrome, Parkinson, Testosterone, Low Blood, Protein Tangles, Post Stress Disorder, Cortisol, Caregiver, Amyloid Plaques, Old Age, Sleep Apnea, Traumatic Injury, Estrogen, Vitamins, Brain, Cardiovascular, High Bloodpressure, Hormone, Medicare, Genetics, Herbs, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Boomers, Health Care, Nutraceuticals, Mitochondria, Health, Living News
Scott Mendelson, M.D.

A well-known cause of dementia is dementia pugilistica, or what has commonly been called being "punch drunk." In some cases, the presentation is virtually indistinguishable from Alzheimer's dementia.

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Why Sleeping On It Helps

World of Psychology | Posted 10.28.2009 | Living

Read More: Thought, Unconscious, Consciousness, Brain, Sleep Deprivation, Decision-Making, Sleep, Living News

We're often told, "You should sleep on it" before you make an important decision. Why is that? How does "sleeping on it" help your decision-making pro...

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Multitasking: The Brain Seeks Novelty

Russell Poldrack | Posted 10.28.2009 | Living

Read More: Neuroscience, Unitasking, Multitasking, The Balanced Life, Brain, Multi-Tasking, Dopamine, Living News
Russell Poldrack

The brain is built to ignore the old and focus on the new. Novelty is probably one of the most powerful signals to determine what we pay attention to in the world.

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Seven Herbal Teas to Enhance Your Life

Brigitte Mars | Posted 10.27.2009 | Living

Read More: Tea, Herbs, Autumn, Peppermint, Lemon Balm, Rose Hips, Anise, Raspberry Leaf, Brain, Living, Health, Food, Living News
Brigitte Mars

Why be limited to caffeinated beverages when the herb world can bring flavor, nutrients and health benefits? Expand your herbal tea repertoire.

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The Hidden Costs of War: Veterans and Dementia

Scott Mendelson, M.D. | Posted 10.27.2009 | Living

Read More: Leptin, Depression, Dementia, Metabolic Syndrome, Parkinson, Testosterone, Low Blood, Protein Tangles, Post Stress Disorder, Cortisol, Caregiver, Amyloid Plaques, Old Age, Sleep Apnea, Traumatic Injury, Estrogen, Vitamins, Brain, Cardiovascular, High Bloodpressure, Hormone, Medicare, Genetics, Herbs, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Boomers, Health Care, Nutraceuticals, Mitochondria, Alzheimer's, Health, Living News
Scott Mendelson, M.D.

In the majority of cases, the development of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia is the result of the acquisition of various risk factors throughout life. PTSD is one such factor.

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Inside The Tripper's Brain: Scientists Create 3D Maps Of Brains On Drugs (VIDEO)

Posted 10.26.2009 | Technology

Read More: Lsd, Neuroscience, Brain on LSD, Brain Drug Trip, Brain Hallucinogen, Brain, Acid, Brain on Acid, Brain Drugs, Drugs, Hallucinogenics, Neurology, Technology News

See video below "What does a trip to hell look like inside the mind?" this National Geographic segment asks. Find out in the video below, which tak...

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'He's Just Not That Into You' Really?

Srinivasan Pillay | Posted 10.20.2009 | Living

Read More: Srini Pillay, Homosexuality, Fear, Rejection, Guilt, Brain, Trust, Srinivasan Pillay, Sex, Abandonment, Homophobia, Love, Intimacy, Relationships, Living News
Srinivasan Pillay

What does "not being into you" mean? People assume that it is just about sexual attraction, but is it just this?

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Does The Brain Like e-Books?

The New York Times | The Editors | Posted 10.15.2009 | Books

Read More: Debate, Brain, Human Brain, Books, E-Books, Electronic Reading, Reading, Digital Reading, Books News

Is there a difference in the way the brain takes in or absorbs information when it is presented electronically versus on paper? Does the reading exper...

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Brain Waves Surge Moments Before Death

dsc.discovery.com | Posted 10.07.2009 | Living

Read More: Death and Dying, Neuroscience, Brain, Death, Living News

A study of seven terminally ill patients found identical surges in brain activity moments before death, providing what may be physiological evidence o...

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A List In Response To A News Story: Take my Cats, Please...Seriously. I Want to Freak Out.

Sophie Pollitt-Cohen | Posted 11.19.2009 | Comedy

Read More: Diapers, Grapes, Cats, Judgement, Best Friend Lindsey, Brain, Poop, Baby, Marble-Floors, The New York Times, Vomit, The Future, Kim Kardashian, Barf, Comedy News
Sophie Pollitt-Cohen

My cats or my future baby?: Barf on the floor; Pee on the floor; Has a brain larger than a handful of grapes; Not freak out when I want to dress it in a cute outfit; Not be covered in hair; Love me back.

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Making the Move: From Paralysis to Action in Leaving Your Job (Or Anything)

Srinivasan Pillay | Posted 11.15.2009 | Living

Read More: Srini Pillay, Change, Visualization, Brain, Motor, Srinivasan Pillay, Job, Action, Imagery, Living News
Srinivasan Pillay

So you've realized that you hate your current job. You're committed to leaving. And you have drawn up the list of why the current job is bad and a move would be good. But you still can't make that move and you're daunted by the task of doing something. Why is this happening and what else can you do about this?

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Studies Show Facebook Improves Intelligence, Tweeting Weakens Memory

Telegraph | Posted 11.11.2009 | Technology

Read More: Twitter, Brain, How to Improve Memory, Memory, Tweeting, Facebook Addiction, Facebook, Memory Tricks, Tweets, Technology News

Playing video war games and solving Sudoku may have the same effect as keeping up to date with Facebook, according to Dr Tracy Alloway. But text me...

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Brain Scans 'Provide Clue To Leadership Skills'

cnn.com | Mark Tutton for CNN | Posted 11.11.2009 | Living

Read More: Leadership, Brain Research, Neuroscience, Leadership Skills, Brain, Health, Living News

A U.S. professor claims he has identified the parts of the brain that help to make someone a good leader. ...

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How The Brain Controls Binge Eating Is Better Understood Now, Researchers Say

medicalnewstoday.com | Posted 11.09.2009 | Living

Read More: Bulemia, Brain, Health, Brain Research, Eating Disorders, Fatty Food, Binge Eating, Living News

Scientists led a rat to the fatty food, but they couldn't make it eat. Using an animal model of binge eating, University of Missouri researchers disco...

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Why Is It So Hard To Make That Job Change?

Srinivasan Pillay | Posted 11.08.2009 | Living

Read More: Reward, Cognitive Dissonance, Srini Pillay, Change, Career, Coach Certification, Coach, Brain, Srinivasan Pillay, Job, Career Advice, Discomfort, Living News
Srinivasan Pillay

In order for change to occur, cognitive dissonance is essential. What is cognitive dissonance? Cognitive dissonance is a conflict between two ideas that one holds at the same time in one's mind.

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Fashion Week: Prettier Brains for Fall

E. Jean Carroll | Posted 10.22.2009 | Style

Read More: Brain, To-Do Lists, Ask E. Jean, Elle Magazine, Drugs, Brain Fitness, Fashion Week, Adderall, Style News
E. Jean Carroll

I didn't feel any smarter when I took the ten milligrams of Adderall; I simply felt lively. After seven hours at my desk, which flew by like seven minutes, I stood up, stretched, and did something very odd.

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Healthy Brain Habit: Get Exercise

Motivation and Self Improvement | Posted 10.20.2009 | Living

Read More: Healthy Living, Brain Fitness, Brain, Healthy Lifestyle, Exercise, Wellness, Living News

We know that exercise is good for the body, but it's also incredibly good for the brain. As the authors of "The Sharp Brains Guide to Brain Fitness: 1...

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Career Transitions: 'I Hate My Job. Now What?'

Srinivasan Pillay | Posted 10.17.2009 | Living

Read More: Srini Pillay, Change, Brain, Work, Srinivasan Pillay, Frontal Cortex, Change Management, Commitment, Burnout, Coaching, Career Change, Living News
Srinivasan Pillay

People run into problems because they often feel as though they cannot be committed until they find a new and better job. However, this very thought may be standing in the way of the change.

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The Brain May Not Be Fooled By Sugar Substitutes

latimes.com | Douglas Fox | Posted 09.29.2009 | Living

Read More: Sugar Substitutes, Brain and Sugar Substitutes, Brain, Living News

As the palette of artificial sweeteners has grown and manufacturers have honed the skill with which they blend them to mimic sugar taste, debate has s...

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