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  • Depression, Weight, and Sleep (3 Articles)

    Another set of three articles–ultrasounds, waistbands, and parenting–related by being a little more interesting than the others coming up in Google Reader right now: Brain stimulation with ultrasound may enhance cognitive function Link between depression, abdominal obesity confirmed by new study First-time parents’ daily sleep duration predicts their relationship satisfaction

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  • Pain Anger Memory (Three Articles)

    Three clicks to three articles on three topics: Pain, Depression Linked (PsychCentral) Exercise May Ward Off Anger (WebMD) Memory Improved By Saying Words Aloud (PsyBlog)

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  • Hooked on Gadgets

    In case you missed it, from the NYT: Hooked on Gadgets, and Paying a Mental Price about addiction to computers, cell phones, etc. Scientists say juggling e-mail, phone calls and other incoming information can change how people think and behave. They say our ability to focus is being undermined by bursts of information…While many people…

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  • Daily Mindfulness

    From Elisha Goldstein: 10 Ways to Live Mindfulness Today.  Here are the first three: When awaking in the morning, before checking your cell phone for messages, take a few deep breaths and check in with the sensations of your body. Think of one genuinely kind thing to say to one person in your house before…

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  • The Married Brain

    NYT: What Brain Scans Can Tell Us About Marriage.  Looking at older couples: “They have the feelings of euphoria, but also the feelings of calm and security that we feel when we’re attached to somebody,” Dr. Acevedo said. “I think it’s wonderful news.”

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