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What does it take to be an effective mental health app?

Apr 19, 2022
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Rest doesn’t just mean sleep: What “downstate” means, and why you need more of it

Apr 15, 2022
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These Healthy Actions May Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease

Apr 13, 2022
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Feeling forgetful? How stress may impact memory

Apr 12, 2022
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Your Brain on Red Alert

Apr 11, 2022
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For people with Down syndrome, a longer life, but under a cloud

Apr 7, 2022
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Why We’re All Forgetting Things Right Now

Apr 5, 2022
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New Report Details Bruce Willis’ Challenges On Set With Aphasia; We Look More Into These Cognitive Diseases

Apr 4, 2022
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Much of the cost of dementia care in aging Native American adults is due to hospitalization

Mar 31, 2022
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Browse the 2022 April UCI Brain Circuit E-newsletter

Mar 31, 2022
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Sleep is good for the brain. But what about napping? Research raises puzzling questions.

Mar 30, 2022
The Role of the Downstate for Sleep, Restoration and Longevity with Dr. Sara Mednick

The Role of the Downstate for Sleep, Restoration and Longevity Podcast with Sara Mednick

Mar 17, 2022