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Scientific American Mind
| Mind & Brain
Abnormal sleeping patterns characterize an array of neuropsychiatric diseases, but resetting the body's clock may alleviate some symptoms
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Ulrich Kraft
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May 30, 2007
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Scientific American Mind
| Mind & Brain
New techniques could diagnose autism in babies, enabling more effective treatment while the brain is most malleable
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Ulrich Kraft
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Oct 4, 2006
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Scientific American Mind
| Mind & Brain
The brain produces its own marijuanalike chemicals to protect neurons, and researchers hope to exploit these compounds to ease anxiety, obesity and addiction
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Ulrich Kraft
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Jul 30, 2006
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Scientific American Mind
| Mind & Brain
Your job is extremely fulfilling. It is also extremely demanding--and you feel overwhelmed. You are not alone
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Ulrich Kraft
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May 31, 2006
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Scientific American Mind
| Mind & Brain
Mental exercises with neurofeedback may ease symptoms of attention-deficit disorder, epilepsy and depression--and even boost cognition in healthy brains
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Ulrich Kraft
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Feb 1, 2006 |
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Scientific American Mind
| Mind & Brain
Seasonal affective disorder--the winter blues--can be lifted with bright light, as long as treatment is timed properly
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Ulrich Kraft
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Sep 21, 2005
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Scientific American Mind
| Mind & Brain
Researchers are finding ways to help nerves regenerate, and hope for therapies is growing
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Ulrich Kraft
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Sep 21, 2005
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Scientific American Mind
| Mind & Brain
Moments of brilliance arise from complex cognitive processes. Piece by piece, researchers are uncovering the secrets of creative thinking
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Ulrich Kraft
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Mar 24, 2005