New target of alcohol in the brain
When alcohol enters the brain, it causes neurons in a specialized region called the ventral tegmental area, or VTA —
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Parents are warned to not give children decongestants when they have a cold
Parents have been advised not to give their children decongestants, following a new review. Experts said that the evidence surrounding
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Digital Cognitive Therapy Eases Daytime Effects of Insomnia
FRIDAY, Oct. 5, 2018 — Digital cognitive behavioral therapy (dCBT) is effective in improving functional health, psychological well-being, and sleep-related
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Insufficient sleep associated with risky behavior in teens: Mental health issues, substance abuse, accidents more likely for high school students sleeping less than six hours per night
Adolescents require 8-10 hours of sleep at night for optimal health, according to sleep experts, yet more than 70 percent
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Insomnia symptoms, overall health improve with online insomnia program
Treating insomnia with digital programs can improve insomnia symptoms, daytime functioning and overall health, a new study from the University
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What causes my eye to twitch sometimes?
Some people experience a twitching feeling in one or both eyes from time to time. It’s pretty common, yet scientists
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Research finds naps plus sleep may enhance emotional memory in early childhood
In a new study by sleep researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, neuroscientists led by Rebecca Spencer report for
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