Research reveals why some smokers become addicted with their first cigarette August 05, 2008 | User rating: 3.4 / 5 after 10 vote(s)
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New research from The University of Western Ontario reveals how the brain processes the 'rewarding' and addictive properties of nicotine, providing a better understanding of why some people seemingly become hooked with their ... | |
Voluntary exercise does not appear to alleviate anxiety and depression August 04, 2008 | User rating: 3.2 / 5 after 10 vote(s)
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Voluntary physical activity does not appear to cause a reduction in anxiety and depression, but exercise and mood may be associated through a common genetic factor, according to a report in the August issue of Archives ... | |
Black girls who use marijuana engage in riskier sex, have higher STD rate August 05, 2008 | User rating: 2.4 / 5 after 7 vote(s)
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Black girls who use marijuana are more likely to engage in risky sexual acts and contract a sexually transmitted disease, a new study finds. | |
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