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women and strokes and stroke risk
January 3, 2023/Brain & Nervous System

Causes of Stroke in Women and Why They Differ From Men

Hormonal changes and pregnancy are some factors unique to women and people AFAB

Mother helping child with homework.
December 9, 2022/Brain & Nervous System

Understanding Hyperfocus and ADHD

While hyperfocus is a symptom of ADHD, it happens to us all — which isn’t always a bad thing

Person with lower back pain.
December 7, 2022/Brain & Nervous System

Burning Pain in Your Back? What It Might Be and How To Get Relief

Back spasms, shingles and disk conditions can all feel like a burning sensation

Person deciding on the outlook they will have for the day: happy, neutral or sad.
November 2, 2022/Brain & Nervous System

The Truth Behind a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

When your predictions bring about their own reality because of specific actions you take

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Person in car cursing.
October 31, 2022/Brain & Nervous System

Is Cursing a Sign of Intelligence?

Foul language may be beneficial, but it won’t make you smarter

Woman and man taking pictures.
October 24, 2022/Brain & Nervous System

Déjà Vu: What It Is and Why It Happens

Déjà vu makes you feel like you’ve lived this moment before, even though that’s impossible — and it may have a neurological cause

Adult swimming.
September 27, 2022/Diet, Food & Fitness

How Exercise Protects Your Brain’s Health

Exercise that gets your heart pumping helps keep your body and brain in tip-top shape

Parent helping child from falling off bike.
September 21, 2022/Brain & Nervous System

Pain and the Brain: What Is the Gate Control Theory?

Not all signals of physical pain actually make it to our brains — and you have some power over it

Anxious person trapped in a wine glass.
September 16, 2022/Brain & Nervous System

Anxiety and Alcohol: Does Drinking Worsen Symptoms?

Drinking can make you anxious or jittery

Young adult helping an elderly citizen cross a city street at night.
September 15, 2022/Brain & Nervous System

What To Do When Someone With Alzheimer’s Disease Wanders

Prevention and preparation can help you keep your loved one safe

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