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People with brain bleeds are more likely to survive if they’re treated at a comprehensive stroke center. Comprehensive stroke centers have the equipment and personnel to deal with the most severe strokes, including neurological critical care and 24-hou…
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Just witnessing aggression or other bad behavior at work can affect our well-being, but the right support from employers and colleagues can limit the consequences.
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A chemical in the brain typically associated with cognition, movement and reward-motivation behavior — among others — may also play a role in promoting chronic pain, according to new research. The chemical, dopamine, sets the stage for many important…
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Grid cells, space-mapping neurons of the entorhinal cortex of rodents, could also work for hyperbolic surfaces. A new study tests a model (a computer simulation) based on mathematical principles, that explains how maps emerge in the brain and shows how…
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Collaborating counselling psychologists at Regent’s University London, Dr Markus Bidell and Professor Martin Milton are calling for the development of international lesbian, gay, bisexual and…
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Our view of what makes us happy has changed markedly since 1938. That is the conclusion of the psychologist Sandie McHugh from the University of Bolton who has recreated a famous study of happiness…
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The speed at which we drink alcohol could be influenced by the shape of the glass. And markings on the glass might help us drink more slowly.
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A team of researchers from Sweden and the United States have examined the potential role of the family environment and neighborhood factors on mental health outcomes in a new study published in…
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Using a weak electric current in an attempt to boost brainpower or treat conditions has become popular among scientists and do-it-yourselfers, but a new study shows that using the most common form of electric brain stimulation had a statistically signi…
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Using a weak electric current in an attempt to boost brainpower or treat conditions has become popular among scientists and do-it-yourselfers, but a new study shows that using the most common form of electric brain stimulation had a statistically signi…
