Money is a necessity: it provides us with material objects that are important for survival and for entertainment, and it is often used as a reward. But recent studies have shown that money is not only a device for gaining wealth, but a factor in personal performance, interpersonal relations and helping behavior, as well. [continue reading…]
July 2008
Scientific evidence has long suggested that moderate drinking offers some protection against heart disease, certain types of stroke and some forms of cancer.
But new research shows that stopping drinking – including at moderate levels – may lead to health problems including depression and a reduced capacity of the brain to produce new neurons, a process called neurogenesis. [continue reading…]
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What Does Alzheimer’s Look Like in Your Brain?
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The Johns Hopkins Online Magazine features a special Issue on Sex and Health.
One of the most common of human activities, sex is also one of the most uncomfortable topics of discussion. And that is dangerous for the public’s health. Read the complete Introduction
Find out just how much you know all about sex and health? Take the Johns Hopkins test .
Source: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
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