Brain & Nervous System
The brain is the center of the nervous system. It is located in the head, usually close to the primary sensory organs for such senses as vision, hearing, balance, taste, and smell. The nervous system is an organ system containing a network of specialized cells called neurons that coordinate the actions of an animal and transmit signals between different parts of its body.
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Arty teens may become more depressed
Teens involved in activities such as music, drama and painting after school may become more depressed or sadder than peers who are not so inclined, says a new study...
Medications
Boston > USA
Inflammation drug may help cure depression
A drug that eases inflammation may offer new hope for people with difficult-to-treat depression, says a new study...
Medications
Washington D.C. > USA
New device removes clots from brain
A new device that removes clots from the brain could be a game changer in the treatment of strokes...
Medications
Washington D.C. > USA
Why women are more moral
Battle for the moral high ground
Medications
New York > USA
Walking could be a useful tool in treating depression
Something as simple as going for a brisk stroll could play an important role in fighting depression, according to researchers in Scotland...
Medications
Scotland > United Kingdom
Depressed? Take a walk!
Taking a brisk walk could keep depression at bay...
Medications
New Delhi > India
Herbs for Depression
Because pharmaceutical antidepressants are widely available, many people coping with depression don't give medicinal herbs for depression a second look...
Medications
Las Vegas > USA
Managing Stress with Bipolar Disorder
An abnormal enzyme linked to bipolar disorder seems to impair thinking under stress. In fact, animal research suggests even mild stress can make manic symptoms worse, making you feel more easily distracted...
Medications
Houston > USA
5 Bright Ideas for Coping with Darker Days
Does winter get you down? Plenty of people suffer mood changes ranging from mild 'winter doldrums' to full-blown seasonal affective disorder...
Medications
New York > USA
Routine Chores Might Help Keep Dementia at Bay
New research finds that seniors who expended the most energy doing chores, running errands, taking care of loved ones and simply going about their business were less likely to experience mental declines as they aged...
Medications
Gainesville > USA
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