April 2008

Most of us have no idea what’s really going on inside our heads. Yet brain scientists have uncovered details every business leader, parent, and teacher should know–such as the brain’s need for physical activity to work at its best.

Dr. Medina spoke at Google’s Mountain View, CA headquarters as part of the Authors@Google program. This talk took place on Tuesday, April 8, 2008.


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Women and depression

womendepression.jpgThe National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has released a new brochure  Women and Depression  about the many dimensions of major depression in women.

1 in 8 women experiences depression in their lifetime; twice the rate as men, regardless of race or ethnic background.

“Information in the brochure will help women help themselves, as well as other women in their lives. All family members benefit by learning more.”  Women & Depression Brochure pdf.

Source: National Alliance on Mental Illness