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Study looks at effect of cocaine on the adolescent brain

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From the Yale University press release by Bill Hathaway: When first exposed to cocaine, the adolescent brain launches a strong defensive reaction designed to minimize the drug’s effects, Yale and other scientists have found. Now… 

Study suggests language is needed to make sense of numbers

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From the University of Miami press release via EurekAlert!: Most people learn to count when they are children. Yet surprisingly, not all languages have words for numbers. A recent study published in the journal of… 

Study suggests learning about financial planning can reduce stress

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From the Queensland University of Technology press release via HealthCanal: Financial planning advice can increase your sense of wellbeing, according to a study by Queensland University of Technology (QUT) researchers. The exploratory study conducted by… 

Study suggests location may affect rate of recidivism among youth

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From the Temple University press release by Kim Fischer: Location, Location, Location…That’s been a mantra within the business community for years. Now, new research from Temple University finds that location also plays a role in… 

Study examines how emotions affect food choices

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From the Pennsylvania State University press release: Many people fall victim to emotional eating, but it doesn’t happen only when they’re feeling bad, according to researchers. Having a good day at work, for example, can… 

Study suggests even mild dehydration can affect moods

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From the University of Connecticut press release via EurekAlert!: Most people only think about drinking water when they are thirsty; but by then it may already be too late. Even mild dehydration can alter a…