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Tick behavior and host choice explains geographical patterns of Lyme disease prevalence
A new analysis suggests that north-south differences in ticks’ host choice, density, and host-seeking behaviors may explain why Lyme disease
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Changes to hospital policies, public behavior critical for fighting COVID-19
Hospitals around the nation have enforced stricter visitation policies and adapted new sanitation guidelines, among other measures, in response to
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Bad to the bone or just bad behavior? Psychologist examines how perceptions of human morality influence behavior
Hannibal. Voldemort. Skeletor and Gargamel. It’s hard to imagine any nefarious villain having redeeming qualities. But what if someone were
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Cognitive behavior therapy shown to improve multiple menopause symptoms
Although hormone therapy (HT) is the most commonly recommended treatment for menopause symptoms, research is ongoing for alternatives, especially nonpharmacologic
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When drug treatment for social anxiety is insufficient
A Japanese study group clarified that cognitive therapy maintained its effects more than a year after the end of therapy
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Cognitive enhancers to boost abilities at work considered acceptable by the public: Cognitive enhancement has become increasingly accepted for adults in the workplace, but not students or athletes
The general public largely views the use of cognitive enhancers such as Adderall as an acceptable practice when used by
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Animal-assisted therapy improves social behavior in patients with brain injuries
Animal-assisted therapy can foster social competence in patients with brain injuries and increase their emotional involvement during therapy. These were
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Associating colors with vowels? Almost all of us do!
Does [a:] as in ‘baa’ sound more green or more red? And is [i:] as in ‘beet’ light or dark
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ACC/AHA guidance for preventing heart disease, stroke released: Adopting heart healthy habits, understanding risk and rarely using aspirin to prevent a first heart attack or stroke among recommendations
The choices we make every day can have a lasting effect on our heart and vascular health. Adopting a heart
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