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Neurons process information in the nervous system.83

What are Neurons and how do they Communicate?

A discussion on neurons and neurotransmitters, covering the parts of the neuron, how neurons activate and communicate with each other (from resting to action potential), the basic types of neurotransmitters (acetylcholine, dopamine, endorphin, gamma amino butyric acid or gaba, norepinephrine and serotonin), and how agonist and antagonist drugs mimic and block the effects of neurotransmitters on behavior.

4 comments    drugs psychology nicotine
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MENTAL-ILLNESSS

SCHIZOPHRENIA: Before discussing schizophrenia in detail lets see the diferent kind of mental illness. 1) MAJOR DEPRESSION 2)AGOROPHOBIA 3)NEUROTIC DEPRESSION 4)SIMPLE PHOBIA 5)OBSESSIVE...

2 comments    happiness treatment happy
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Hormones and love

Do you know why you feel so euphoric when you’re in love? Why you feel happiness when you’re with your love? Do you know what happens in your body and how you can influence this all? Well...

11 comments    health love life
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The Basics of Self-Injurious Behavior

Self-Injurious Behavior, also known as Self-Mutilation (or more commonly Cutting), describes behaviors in which an individual causes physical harm to their own body. While making small cuts on one’s arms or...

3 comments    depression emo cutting
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LIVE YOUR LIFE!!!!!

I am a strong advocate for those who take on the beautiful attitude and who LIVE THEIR LIFE.  It is truly an inspiration to see people accomplish things, and the happiness that becomes of their taking the...

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Exercise and "The Endorphin Rush"

Exercise for Happiness We've known for a long time about the benefits of exercise as a way to enhance our physical condition and combat disease; but it hasn't been until more recently that exercise is being...

9 comments    health fitness exercise
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Does the brain make its own painkillers?

Someone who has experienced a serious injury -- in football, for example-- will usually report that initially the pain was bearable but with time the pain became much worse. One reason pain seems less...

0 comments    drugs brain patients
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Uses of Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese therapeutic technique. It is done by inserting wire thin needles into certain point of the body. Acupuncture works by balancing the body's positive and negative...

3 comments    health acupuncture needles
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The Kiss

 If you are looking for information on the Rock band you have come to the wrong place.  This is the history of the kiss  defined by "To touch or caress with the lips as an expression of affection,...

1 comment    romance kiss valentines day
Try natural remedies for premenstrual tension68

Natural Remedies For Premenstrual Tension

If you suffer from PMT every month before your period, your life can feel like a complete misery. You may suffer from a combination of symptoms including headaches, restlessness, irritability, mood swings...

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