Meeri Kim The Washington Post
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Virtual Reality Allows Mind To Be Distracted From Pain
Virtual reality is an experiment that helps distract the mind of patients from excessive pain and stress. Know how virtual reality can help patients manage their pain.
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This Strange Syndrome Causes People To Think Their Loved Ones Have Been Replaced By Identical Impostors
On a beautiful autumn afternoon in New York's Central Park, Carol Berman had the horrifying realization that her husband of 40 years no longer recognized her as his wife. In his eyes, she wasn't the real Carol but rather some strange woman pretending to be Carol - effectively, an impostor.
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Forest Bathing is the Latest Fitness Trend to Hit U.S.
Spending time in natural environments has been linked to lower stress levels, improved working memory and feeling more alive, among other positive attributes.
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The Science Of A Good Cry: In Evolutionary Terms, It Signals Two Things
The shedding of emotional tears is unique to humans, but our evolutionary, psychological and biological reasons for "crying it out" remain a mystery.
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Here's How GM Mosquitoes With 'Self-Destruct' Genes Could Save Us From Zika Virus
Brazil is latching onto a novel, if controversial, approach to fight the spread Zika virus: genetically modified mosquitoes.
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Why 3D Video Games Might Actually Be Good for Your Child
Recent research has found evidence that playing certain video games can be like exercise for the brain.
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'Zombie' Disease Makes People Think They Have Died
On Nov. 5, 2013, EsmWeijun Wang came to the remarkable conclusion that she was dead.
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The New Wisdom On Nut Allergies and Infants: Pediatricians Endorse Early Exposure
For decades, new parents have been told to baby-proof their home for common allergens like peanuts and pet dander.
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Virtual Reality Allows Mind To Be Distracted From Pain
Virtual reality is an experiment that helps distract the mind of patients from excessive pain and stress. Know how virtual reality can help patients manage their pain.
-
This Strange Syndrome Causes People To Think Their Loved Ones Have Been Replaced By Identical Impostors
On a beautiful autumn afternoon in New York's Central Park, Carol Berman had the horrifying realization that her husband of 40 years no longer recognized her as his wife. In his eyes, she wasn't the real Carol but rather some strange woman pretending to be Carol - effectively, an impostor.
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Forest Bathing is the Latest Fitness Trend to Hit U.S.
Spending time in natural environments has been linked to lower stress levels, improved working memory and feeling more alive, among other positive attributes.
-
The Science Of A Good Cry: In Evolutionary Terms, It Signals Two Things
The shedding of emotional tears is unique to humans, but our evolutionary, psychological and biological reasons for "crying it out" remain a mystery.
-
Here's How GM Mosquitoes With 'Self-Destruct' Genes Could Save Us From Zika Virus
Brazil is latching onto a novel, if controversial, approach to fight the spread Zika virus: genetically modified mosquitoes.
-
Why 3D Video Games Might Actually Be Good for Your Child
Recent research has found evidence that playing certain video games can be like exercise for the brain.
-
'Zombie' Disease Makes People Think They Have Died
On Nov. 5, 2013, EsmWeijun Wang came to the remarkable conclusion that she was dead.
-
The New Wisdom On Nut Allergies and Infants: Pediatricians Endorse Early Exposure
For decades, new parents have been told to baby-proof their home for common allergens like peanuts and pet dander.
