Tag: brain
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Brain changes seen in pregnancy, may help preparing for baby
NEW YORK (AP) — Pregnancy affects not only a woman's body: It changes parts of her brain too, a new study says.
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Mother uncovers lasting impact of baby son’s organ donation
An ultrasound showed one of Sarah Gray's unborn twins was missing part of his brain, a fatal birth defect. His brother was born healthy but Thomas lived just six days. Latching onto hope for something …
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Thailand’s king continues treatment for ‘water on the brain’: palace
Thailand's 88-year-old King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest reigning monarch, has shown signs of improvement following treatment for “water on the brain”, the Royal Household Bureau said in a statement on Sunday. The king has been treated for various ailments during a year-long hospitalization in the Thai capital. The king, who celebrated 70 years of…
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10 Common Brain Health and Brain Training Myths, Debunked
Given all the interest in–and confusion around—the topics of brain training, neuroplasticity and brain health, let's debunk ten myths that remain surprisingly popular.MYTH 1. Genes determine the fate of our brains. Fact: Lifelong brain plasticity means that our lifestyles and behaviors play a significant role in how our brains (and…
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What the Dalai Lama Suggests Is the Key to Living a Happier Life
For the Dalai Lama, finding inner peace is as easy as deciding that whatever is bothering you simply doesn’t exist. His Holiness, along with Richard Davidson, a neuroscientist and founder of the Center for Healthy Minds, sat down with ABC News’ Dan Harris for his new live-stream podcast show, “10% Happier With Dan Harris.” The…
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What the Dalai Lama Suggests Is the Key to Living a Happier Life
For the Dalai Lama, finding inner peace is as easy as deciding that whatever is bothering you simply doesn’t exist. His Holiness, along with Richard Davidson, a neuroscientist and founder of the Center for Healthy Minds, sat down with ABC News’ Dan Harris for his new live-stream podcast show, “10% Happier With Dan Harris.” The…
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California pistachios recalled after Salmonella infects 11 people
The producer, Wonderful Pistachios, said the recall is voluntary. The nuts were sold throughout the United States and Canada under the brand names Wonderful, Paramount Farms and Trader Joe's. The CDC on Wednesday advised consumers not to eat any recalled pistachios that might be in their homes.
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Lab study supports linking Zika virus to brain birth defect
NEW YORK (AP) — A lab study has found that Zika can infect embryonic cells that help form the brain, adding to evidence that the virus causes a serious birth defect.