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FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·July 17, 2017·1 min readBrain Connectivity After 30 May Predict Psychological ProblemsAccording to a new Journal of Neuroscience report, an underdeveloped brain network underlying inhibition after the age of 30 is associated with increased self reporting of psychological problems such as anxiety and depression.Read More
