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Who Has More Brain Power--You or Your Parents?
Sara Bellum
August 17, 2009
August 17, 2009
NIDA scientists are always saying that teens shouldn’t use drugs, tobacco, or alcohol. But do you know why they say that? Because of scientific studies like this one by Dr. Jay Giedd, which shows that your brain won’t reach its adult potential until you’re over 20 years old. Read More »
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Word of the Day: Brainstem
Sara Bellum
August 05, 2009
August 05, 2009
Our bodies can do lots of things without us even thinking about it. And that’s what the Word of the Day is about. The brainstem, not surprisingly, is a “stem” that connects the brain to the spinal cord. Read More »
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Binge Drinking Matters--To Your Brain
Sara Bellum
July 08, 2009
July 08, 2009
I'm sure you've heard that abusing alcohol hurts your health. But how many years of drinking do you think it takes to visibly affect your brain? Ten years? Twenty? Read More »
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