Meditation May Help Brain Block Out Distractions
MONDAY, April 25 (HealthDay News) — New research suggests that mindfulness meditation can help relieve pain and improve memory by regulating a brain wave known as the alpha rhythm, which “turns down the volume” on distractions.
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Meditation May Help Brain Block Out Distractions
Shuttle’s final mission jogs memory of former reporter
The final mission of the space shuttle program evokes different emotions for different people. Some can’t understand the restructuring by the Bush and Obama administrations of low earth orbit human space exploration programs.
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Forest Service launches 10-year habitat project on 45,600 acres
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado — The U.S. Forest Service announced plans this week for a widespread project to improve habitat for deer, elk and bighorn sheep, called the Aspen-Sopris Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project.
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Forest Service launches 10-year habitat project on 45,600 acres
Selective memory does exist, say scientists
Selective memory really exists and we can train our mind to forget embarassing moments completely, research claims.
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Selective memory does exist, say scientists
Cynthia R. Green, Ph.D.: 8 Easy Ways to Make Your Brain Perform Better
While many of us want to improve our brain health, we aren’t always sure what exactly we need to do, or — more likely — simply can’t imagine putting one more “must-do” item on our list.
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Cynthia R. Green, Ph.D.: 8 Easy Ways to Make Your Brain Perform Better
Pricing, components boosting Apple profit: analyst
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — Analysts at Sterne Agee Equity Research on Wednesday upped their third-quarter profit estimate for Apple Inc. to $5.95 a share, from $5.75 a share, based on more favorable component availability and pricing for the computer maker.
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Pricing, components boosting Apple profit: analyst
Air pollution may cause learning and memory problems, depression
Washington, July 6 (ANI): A new study has linked long-term exposure to air pollution with lesser-known risks such as learning and memory problems and even depression.
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Air pollution may cause learning and memory problems, depression
Soot may hurt brain function
When soot levels in the air become unsafe, many people reach for inhalers or stay inside to avoid cardiovascular and respiratory problems.
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Soot may hurt brain function
Brain injuries among soldiers often overlooked
Many Canadian veterans are coming home from Afghanistan with what’s being called “the signature wound” of the war: traumatic brain injuries caused by powerful explosions.
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Brain injuries among soldiers often overlooked
The Believing Brain: Why Science Is the Only Way Out of Belief-Dependent Realism
Was President Barack Obama born in Hawaii? I find the question so absurd, not to mention possibly racist in its motivation, that when I am confronted with “birthers” who believe otherwise, I find it difficult to even focus on their arguments about the difference between a birth certificate and a certificate of live birth.
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The Believing Brain: Why Science Is the Only Way Out of Belief-Dependent Realism
