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Anorexia And Genetics | Genetic Factors Of Anorexia 1 year 33 weeks ago

Anorexia and genetics have been linked since researchers discovered a susceptibility gene on chromosome 1 that contributes to eating disorders like anorexia. Genetics, and the function of serotonin levels are thought to play a significant role in the development of anorexia.

Why Can’t You Stop Smoking 1 year 16 weeks ago

With all the stop smoking aids and programs available to help smokers quit, and all the nicotine replacement products to help people get off of their nicotine addiction gradually in order to reduce their withdrawal symptoms, why are so many people still unable to quit smoking?
If you are going to stop smoking you are going to have to deal with the impact of physical nicotine addiction, but this may not be as big of a problem as the psychological dependency and benefits that smokers think they are getting – and primary amongst these is related to smoking and your weight.

Alzheimer Causing Gene Revealed 1 year 32 weeks ago

The Gene susceptible to cause Alzheimer’s Disease finally revealed. Scientists finally discovered the gene that may be linked to Alzheimer’s Disease, stroke and brain tumours.
The gene responsible for Alzheimer’s Disease named, Sox9 found to have an essential role in stem cell behaviour also involved in central nervous system development

Understanding Addiction, the Brain, Detox Drug Rehab 2 years 12 weeks ago

Understanding Addiction is highly complex. The complexity of addiction takes place within the brain and has to do with how addictions affect the neurotransmitters. Everyone agrees that drugs, alcohol, and cigarettes are addicting because they are drug-like substances but how does one become addicted to things like food, sex, gambling, and shopping?

Fat Addiction: Can Overeating Change Your Brain? 1 year 9 weeks ago

Even a cursory glance at television commercials reveals the problem of fat addiction in our culture. Ads for fast food, chips, crackers and meals on the run have become the staples of family entertainment. It is no wonder that food addiction and obesity are fast becoming major problems in North America. Even more worrisome is the idea that excess food intake threatens not only the waistline, it is also a liability to the brain.