Health

Why You Can’t “Just Say No”: An Interview With Dr. Joseph Frascella

July 10, 2021

Dr. Joseph Frascella, director of NIDA’s Clinical Neuroscience and Behavioral Research Division, heads a broad drug abuse and addiction program of translational research and research training in clinical neuroscience, human development and behavioral treatment. He discusses how drug addiction changes the brain

What To Know About Spinal Surgery

July 10, 2021

Even though there have been dramatic advances in modern medicine, many countries still do not have the necessary equipment for the diagnostics and treatment of spinal diseases. This is certainly a concern if you need to seek treatment when traveling outside the United States, so it is important to know what foreign

The Neuroscience Of Lying

July 7, 2021

Lying is natural. It’s actually pretty necessary for our survival. Can you imagine always having to tell the truth? “How old do you think I am?” or “Do you like my cooking?” are questions we don’t always want to answer honestly, and so we don’t. While additional inquires are often suspended after

Prelude To A Kiss: The Science of Kissing

July 6, 2021

The scientific term for kissing is “osculation,” while the science of studying kissing is “philematology.” Osculologists (these are the scientists who study kissing) tell us that we use no less than 34 of our facial muscles, and perhaps up to 146 total body muscles, when we kiss. Most important is the orbicularis oris

Meeting The Deadline: Workaholics And Their Brains

July 5, 2021

It may sound surprising, but studies show that workaholics have distinct neurological and psychiatric profiles similar to those addicted to narcotics. In the United States, people tend to see workaholism as a good thing. A man dedicated to his family. A woman determined to reach the top. But scientists are increasingly finding that

5 Reasons Your Brain Loves The Summer

June 27, 2021

For the first day of summer (at least if you’re in the Northern Hemisphere), here are five things your brain looks forward to in this time of year — without clueing you in on how important these activities are to your brain’s health.

What Fatherhood Does To Men’s Brains

June 20, 2021

Research show that indeed, a few days after birth, changes occur in the brains of both daddy and baby. According to research, not only do men get better at hearing a baby’s cry as the due date of their child approaches, but a baby’s smile activates the same circuits in the brain that are involved

On the Spectrum: Understanding the Nature of Autism

June 18, 2021

The number of people worldwide affected with autism is estimated to be 62.2 million, and the precise cause is not yet understood. However, over the last several years, researchers have identified a number of risk factors closely associated with the prevalence and severity of symptoms.

Old But Not Weak: Mastering Your Body As You Age

June 16, 2021

When I looked at my father as he got older, I often felt sorry for him. He was quite healthy as late as his 80s, but past the age of 90, he slowed down significantly and his speech declined. When I touched his body with my hand, attempting to teach him some exercise, he would flatly refuse. All I could do for him

7 Steps To Better Relationships

June 14, 2021

We all want to have healthy and positive interactions with other people. Yet sometimes, no matter how hard we try, we simply can’t seem to achieve this goal. Much of our interpersonal conflict stems from how we communicate. Since communication is a multifaceted process involving two or more people, it’s important to

What Is Love? (What is Life)

June 12, 2021

John Lennon once said, “There are two basic motivating forces: fear and love. When we are afraid, we pull back from life. When we are in love, we open to all that life has to offer with passion, excitement, and acceptance. We need to learn to love ourselves first, in all our glory and our imperfections. If we cannot love ourselves …”

Mind Your Food Business: From Mindless To Mindful Eating

June 9, 2021

It might surprise you, but on any given day, we will make over 200 decisions about our food — even decisions as simple as whether we will eat cereal instead of eggs for breakfast, but also the kind of cereal we will eat, the amount of milk we add to it (if we add any), and whether or not we finish

Why “Let’s Do Lunch” (For Real) Is A Good Idea For Your Brain

June 8, 2021

Most of us are afraid of aging, because aging means not being as active or efficient as we used to be. Incompetencies of aging create significant frustration and even feelings of hopelessness. However, studies have shown that while aging cannot be reversed, its effects can be decreased through a sustainable

Meet Valisia LeKae: Award-Winning Actor and Fierce Cancer Warrior

June 6, 2021

Valisia LeKae received a life-changing phone call from her gynecologist on December 2, 2013. Picking up the phone, she assumed he was ringing her to check on how she was recovering post surgery — after all, she had a 6-centimeter cyst removed from her abdomen only 10 days prior — but he wasn’t. “He told me that

Friends With Benefits: Socializing To Fight Alzheimer’s

June 3, 2021

Even though “Elaine Hamlin” (a pseudonym) had been retired from teaching for a number of years, she still maintained an active social and community life. She belonged to a book club, volunteered at the League of Women Voters and was a frequent dinner guest at the homes of her former colleagues.

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