Loneliness: What is it, benefits and drawbacks, types, and how to beat it
Is loneliness good? Loneliness is part of the human condition. Everybody’s ever felt lonely before. The feeling of loneliness can be very negative for […]
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Delirium Tremens: Severe consequence of alcoholism
Delirium tremens is a withdrawal disorder that happens in alcoholic people as a result of an interruption in alcohol consumption. It happens to 5% […]
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Cognitive processes: What are they? Can they improve?
Detecting changes around us, remembering a shopping list, deciding what apartment to rent, helping a friend with a problem… What do all these situations […]
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Effects of Drugs on The Brain: Drug Addiction and Cognitive Deterioration
Consuming drugs affects the brain’s limbic system. This brain structure is in charge of awarding the satisfaction of our vital needs with a pleasant […]
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Brain changes due to poor sleep increases stroke and dementia risks in seniors
Brain changes due to poor sleep increases stroke and dementia risks in seniors Sleep disturbance in elderly persons is associated with brain changes such […]
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5 Things That Can Hurt the Brain
5 Things That Can Hurt the Brain The brain is a vital organ that must be kept in the best shape. In my previous […]
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Brain imaging reveals lower activity after chemotherapy
Brain imaging reveals lower activity after chemotherapy For years breast cancer survivors have complained about the mental cloudiness they sometimes notice before, during, and […]
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Chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer can provoke significant cognitive impairment
Chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer can provoke significant cognitive impairment. After chemotherapy, up to 70% of cancer survivors can report difficulties with memory and […]
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