Prescription Stimulants Affect People With ADHD Differently
Sara Bellum
November 01, 2012
November 01, 2012
There’ve been lots of headlines lately about the dangers of prescription drug abuse—like taking a friend’s Read More »
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Chasing the Runner's High
Sara Bellum
July 26, 2012
July 26, 2012
Dr. Nora Volkow, Director of NIDA, is an avid runner—6 miles a day! We all know the benefits of physical activity on the body, but as a neuroscientist, Dr. Volkow is also interested in how exercise helps the brain. Read More »
5 CommentsHBO's "The Weight of the Nation": Obesity on the Brain
Sara Bellum
May 30, 2012
May 30, 2012
SBB has talked a lot about how drug addiction is a complicated brain disease. But it’s not the only one. Read More »
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Addicted to French Fries: Is Food a Drug?
Sara Bellum
April 03, 2012
April 03, 2012
According to the American Heart Association, about one in three kids and teens in the United States is overweight or obese. Read More »
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Meet Dr. Nora Volkow, Director, National Institute on Drug Abuse
Sara Bellum
July 13, 2011
July 13, 2011
First, a quiz. What doesn’t belong in this list? a) World History b) Running c) Dark Chocolate d) Brain Science Read More »
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