Body & Mind

Scientists Predict Weight Gain and Sexual Activity by Peeking at the Brain

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It sounds a bit like science fiction, but a group of researchers from Dartmouth College were able to observe students’ brain activity to predict their future behavior.

How ‘Bring Your Dog to Work’ Days Could Lower Stress

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A study finds that your four-legged companion can be a great stress reliever at work and encourage better relationships with co-workers too

In the Brain, Broken Hearts Hurt Like Broken Bones

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Sticks and stones may break your bones, but names can hurt just as much.

New Diagnosis in Teen Tic Disorder: What Is PANDAS?

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A doctor says the Le Roy teens’ mysterious tic disorder may have been set off by strep infection.

The Le Roy Teen Mystery: How to Treat Mass Psychogenic Illness

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A psychologist talks about how “contagious” psychological disorders may be fanned by fear, anxiety and the media.

Shhhh! The Quiet Joys of the Introvert

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Spare a thought for the poor introverts among us. In a world of party animals and glad-handers, they’re the ones who stand by the punch bowl.

Think You’re All That? You Might Be Putting Your Health at Risk

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Why a narcissist’s sense of self-love can do damage to the heart, especially for men.

Brain Aging: What’s Nintendo Got to Do With It?

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Grandpa and grandma may be wrestling the grandkids for the Nintendo, thanks to a study showing Brain Age can improve cognitive function

Study: Stress Shrinks the Brain and Lowers Our Ability to Cope with Adversity

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Feeling stressed by family and work woes? It could be taking a toll on both your brain and your body.

Diet Disruptor: How the Brain Sabotages Weight Loss

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Why is it so hard to lose weight? Extra pounds may affect brain structures involved in appetite, making it harder to turn down food