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What type of effect can motherhood have on the female brain? Turns out, perhaps a big one: ow.ly/7sHM2 6:20 AM Nov 14th, 2011 via HootSuite
An interesting video on the two split sides of the brain... ow.ly/7fda1 5:15 AM Nov 3rd, 2011 via HootSuite
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Human's competitive nature is hardwired directly into the brain. If you need that extra push to finish running a marathon or to complete... 6:01 AM Oct 14th, 2011 via HootSuite
When it comes to playing games, winning really does matter to our brains: ow.ly/6W3xq 6:15 AM Oct 13th, 2011 via HootSuite
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A moving and insightful article about having a traumatic brain injury: ow.ly/6S1Lc 5:15 AM Oct 11th, 2011 via HootSuite
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Good news for college kids, you may be learning while you're sleeping: http://ow.ly/6KRti 6:10 AM Oct 7th, 2011 via HootSuite
If you have a little one at home whose brain you are trying to cultivate, here are some tips on how to help: http://ow.ly/6KRrp 6:10 AM Oct 6th, 2011 via HootSuite
The four cornerstones of brain health: physical exercise, a balanced diet, stress management, brain exercise http://ow.ly/6KR4Y 6:00 AM Oct 5th, 2011 via HootSuite
Which habit do you use to keep your brain working hard? http://ow.ly/6KQYA 6:05 AM Oct 4th, 2011 via HootSuite

Name David L. Weiner
Location Chicago, IL
Web http://www.braint...
Bio Author of 4 psych books. I specialize in the biology of human irrationality. I'm trying to figure out why apparently normal people do the stupid things they do.