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Girls With ADHD May Not Get Diagnosed Until They’re Older

Men with ADHD are often diagnosed in their childhood, but for girls a diagnosis may not occur until well into adulthood.

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The Human Cost of Substance Use Disorders

Worldwide, more than 175 million people have a substance use disorder.

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The Short Answer: What Causes Dementia?

Neuroscientist John Morrison untangles the misinformation around dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

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What Causes Brain Freeze?

An icy-cool summer delight like ice cream can quickly turn into pure pain, thanks to brain freeze. But why does this happen?

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Installing Insulation

Oligodendrocytes keep electrical signals in the brain and spinal cord strong.

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What Brain Banks Can Teach Us About Alzheimer's

Research at the Calgary Brain Bank bridges the gap between exploratory animal models and human clinical trials. It may also upend decades of thinking about Alzheimer’s in the process.

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The Depression Gender Gap

Around the world, women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with depression.

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The Changing Face of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

The introduction of the post-traumatic stress disorder diagnosis in 1980 affirmed that traumatic experiences, even absent physical injury, could have enduring consequences for brain function and mental health.

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Twin Studies: Histories and Discoveries in Neuroscience

For over a century twins have been helping researchers understand how our genes and environment influence our susceptibility to disease.

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Brains and Brawn

Neurons and muscles communicate at specialized nodes called neuromuscular junctions.

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The Fibers That Slow Down the Brain

Billionths of a meter thick yet tough as silk or steel, these unwanted threads are hard to destroy.

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A Healthy Brain Supports a Healthy Mind

Neglecting to take care of yourself and your surroundings can negatively affect your brain, which can make it harder to steady your mental health.

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Understanding the Neurobiological Impacts of Child Poverty

Learn about the impacts that child poverty has on the developing brain with data from the fields of psychology, neuroscience, and public health epidemiology.

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