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Medical News Today: Sugar alters brain chemistry after only 12 days

New research in pigs finds that sugar intake alters the reward-processing circuitry of the brain in a similar way to addictive drugs. Whenever we learn something new or experience something pleasurable, our brain’s reward system becomes activated. With the help of natural brain chemicals, several brain areas communicate with each other to help us learn… Read More: Medical News Today: Sugar alters brain chemistry after only 12… »

Taking klonopin only when needed

Benzodiazepines such taking klonopin only when needed clonazepam can be very effective in controlling status epilepticus, but, when used for longer periods of time, some potentially serious side-effects may develop, such as interference with cognitive functions and behavior. One-third of individuals treated with benzodiazepines for longer than four weeks develop a dependence on the drug… Read More: Taking klonopin only when needed »

Are Americans The Only People Getting Fatter?

The final word is not out on this question, but we know for certain that American restaurants supersize meals. Eat out frequently and you will be swimming in calories. What about other countries? We found this to be very interesting. Researchers measured the calories in frequently ordered meals at randomly selected restaurants in Brazil,… Read More: Are Americans The Only People Getting Fatter? »

Five things you'll only understand if you've quit smoking for the New Year

We’re a few days into 2019 and many people are in the throes of Dry January, a new diet or a keep fit routine – I however, have quit smoking… again. You can post all the memes you like about how difficult it is to go for four days without a pint but you may… Read More: Five things you'll only understand if you've quit smoking for… »