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Brain Injury Begets a Beethoven
Imagine never having the ability to play music before, then getting a severe concussion and suddenly playing like Beethoven. This is just what happened to Derek Amato following a game of water football gone bad.
Brain Differences Hold New Clues
While the cause of autism remains a mystery, scientists are zeroing in on the structure of the disease. It's a molecular puzzle. Scientists have discovered that two major brain regions - the cerebral cortex and the temporal lobe - are not distinguishable in people with autism.
Prenatal Vitamins May Prevent Autism
It's common knowledge that prenatal vitamins are beneficial for healthy child development. A new study suggests that taking vitamins before pregnancy may actually help prevent autism.
Most of Us Have the Alzheimer's Gene
You're 24 years old and you're having trouble remembering names and movie plots.
It's slightly troubling, but you pass it off to having millions of impressions and images bombard your brain every day.
After all, you're too young to have Alzheimer's - right?
Maybe not.
If you're white, you probably have the gene that increases your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease (AD).
Pretty scary stuff.
That's not all the bad news. This gene starts doing its damage decades before AD reveals its ugliest sides, even though symptoms don't show up for years.
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Anorexics Feel Anxiety with Food
Eating for many people is rewarding and satiating, but for others eating may cause a different effect. If eating caused you to feel nervous and anxious would you still want to eat?
Drinking and Cancer
Drinking too much alcohol has been linked to a number of diseases - ranging from gout to fatty liver. A new study expands the number of health conditions on the list.
Quit Smoking with Exercise
Are nicotine patches or nicotine gums not cutting it? Try exercising to curb your nicotine cravings. Research shows that you can improve your health by exercising regularly and you could quit smoking as well.
Being Healthy Does Not Necessarily Just Mean Losing Weight
Most people don’t understand the actual term 'healthy living'. Weight management is just one aspect of living healthy, but there are many other factors that should be taken into account.
No More Memory Like an Elephant
Where are my keys? Which row is my car on at the grocery store? Did I pay that bill? These are just a few of the forgetful journeys one makes daily as age descends upon us.
The Genetics of Depression
It's long been thought that depression runs in families. New research strengthens the theory that genes do in fact play a major role in this mental illness.