The brain chemicals behind your mood, sleep, and body functions Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD, FAAN Ever wonder what's going on in your brain when a certain mood strikes? You can thank ...

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Scientists have found the first compelling evidence that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that ...

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