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Brain Day Essays and Term Papers
Alzheimers DiseaseAlzheimer’s disease is a slowly progressive, degenerative disorder of the brain that eventually results in abnormal brain function and death. The disease was first described in 1907 by a German physician, Dr. Alois Alzheimer(1864-1915). In the neurological autopsy on the brain of a 56-year-old ...
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Depression 4Depression (psychology), mental illness in which a person experiences deep, unshakable sadness and diminished interest in nearly all activities. People also use the term depression to describe the temporary sadness, loneliness, or blues that everyone feels from time to time. In contrast to normal ...
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Fetal Alcohol Syndromeis characterized by a cluster of congenital birth defects that include prenatal and postnatal growth deficiency. There is also facial abnormalities including small head circumference; flatten mid-face sunken nasal bridge; flatten and elongated philtrum. There is some central nervous system ...
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Alzheimer’s Diseaseis a slowly progressive, degenerative disorder of the brain that eventually results in abnormal brain function and death. The disease was first described in 1907 by a German physician, Dr. Alois Alzheimer(1864-1915). In the neurological autopsy on the brain of a 56-year-old woman Auguste D., of ...
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Dreams LifeOne of the brain's most astonishing capacities is its ability to create its own images-dreams-without any visual input from the outside world. Whether your sleeping or awake, your brain is constantly at work,communicating messages to you in the form of dreams. Dreams are a communication of body, ...
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The Mind, Music, And Behaviorabstract
The main purpose of the paper is to investigate and present the relationship
between the mind, music, and human behavior. For this purpose, research is
presented on previous works and studies that link music with the mind. Based on
this research, music increases neurotransmitter levels. ...
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Dreams LifeOne of the brain's most astonishing capacities is its ability to create its own images-dreams-without any visual input from the outside world. Whether your sleeping or awake, your brain is constantly at work,communicating messages to you in the form of dreams. Dreams are a communication of body, ...
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Violence in the Media Affects ChildrenThe article, written by Senator Orrin G. Hatch, “Children, Violence and the Media: A Report for Parents and Policy Makers” is an article informing everyone (especially parents) about the effects that the media, including video games, internet, and television shows has on kids today. Their ...
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How Sound Healing WorksWhat is sound healing?
We are all affected by sound in all aspects of life. For communication, expression, relaxation and happiness. Sound healing brings a whole new meaning to the prospect of sound.
The cells of our body are capable of absorbing sound. To enhance a state of equilibrium, ...
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Thermoregulation Of Body Temperature By MammalsThermoregulation
Introduction
There are a number of physical responses that occur in the a mammal's body when it is exposed to heat. It is important to not only understand what thermoregulation is, but the physiological and/or anatomical thermoregulatory responses that allow sustained ...
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Dolphins 2A great philosopher by the name of Plutarch once wrote that the dolphin “is the only creature who loves man for his own sake. To the dolphin alone, nature has given what the best philosophers seek: friendship for no advantage.” The foundation to a relationship like this is based on communication. ...
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The Effects Of Teenage AlcoholismTeenage drinking is one of the greatest problems facing American teen’s today. Since teen drinking is rising, it is becoming a dangerous disease among young adults.[Alcoholism among]Many teens are becoming alcohol dependent. Some are getting drunk every weekend, some drinking every day. There are ...
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Methamphetamine: Built For Speed??
Methamphetamine has reclaimed a place in the lexicon of "party" drugs. Hailed by
nocturnal adventurers, condemned by raver idealists, is speed a sleepless dream
or an addictive nightmare?
Here at the end of the millennium, the pace of modern life seems fleeting -- a
whirl of minutes, hours ...
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Mrpinochets 'medical report' Senator Pinochet has a complex medical history, but the main active medical problems at present are diabetic peripheral neuropathy and recently progressive cerebrovascular brain damage. The diabetic neuropathology is contributing to difficulties in walking and to the ...
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Schizophrenia: Explained And TreatmentsSchizophrenia is a devastating brain disorder affecting people worldwide of all
ages, races, and economic levels. It causes personality disintegration and loss
of contact with reality (Sinclair). It is the most common psychosis and it is
estimated that one percent of the U.S. population will be ...
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What Is ZenZen is simply a way for us to awaken from our slumber. It is just a way for us to focus on our present experience, living in the moment. It is simply paying attention to our actual experiences as they are: a breeze brushing through your hair, pristine water wetting your lips, a stomach ache, the ...
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Sleep ApneaSleep, why do people sleep at all? Why can't we just stay awake? Some
biologist suggest that sleep provides the opportunity to conduct self-repair and
purge the body of it's waste that has built up during the day's activity.
Nevertheless, the body is capable of repairing itself and disposing of ...
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Gene TherapyIn research facilities all around the world scientist are attempting to stop diseases at their very roots. Instead of trying to find drugs to cure illnesses they are trying to change the genes that cause the diseases. The process by which this is done is called . is the deliberate alteration ...
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder(ADHD), once called hyperkinesis or minimal brain dysfunction, is one of the most common mental disorders among children. ADHD often continues into adolescence and adulthood, and can cause a lifetime of frustrated dreams and emotional pain. It affects 3-5 percent of all children, perhaps as ...
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