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FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 5, 2022·5 min readHousehold and Family Ties Significant in Staving off DementiaOlder adults who live with family members or in larger households are at a decreased risk of developing the worst symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, a new study reveals.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 2, 2022·5 min readConnecting Stress, Weight, and Social Anxiety in Early AdolescenceStress experienced during peripuberty leads to an increase in adipose fat and a reduction in sociability in young adolescents.Read More
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