DeltaFosB induction in orbitofrontal cortex potentiates locomotor sensitization despite attenuating the cognitive dysfunction caused by cocaine.(2009)

COMMENTS: Study shows that DelatFosB cand cause both sensitization and desensitization (tolerance).    Pharmacol Biochem Behav. 2009 Sep;93(3):278-84. Epub 2008 Dec 16.   Winstanley CA, Green TA, Theobald DE, Renthal W, LaPlant Q, DiLeone RJ, Chakravarty S, Nestler EJ. Source Department of Psychiatry, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, […]

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What Do Porn and Snickers Have in Common? By Sherry Pagoto, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Medicine

Are we becoming a nation of pleasure junkies?   August 7, 2012 by Sherry Pagoto, Ph.D. in Shrink As a nation, we are becoming increasingly indulgent, whether in our consumption of food, sex, alcohol or drugs. At present, 1 in 3 adults are obese and 1 in 10 adults has a substance use (alcohol or drugs) […]

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Rebooting tips by 17-year old

If you’ve been watching Gary’s videos and browsing YBOP everyday to change your life but at the same time you fail to keep being consistent with your reboot, then you’re missing the problem.   You probably beat yourself up many times and end up laying down on your couch feeling all worthless asking yourself when […]

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Six Things To Keep In Mind

Six Things To Keep In Mind Been in a bit of a funk for a month (not related to no-fap). Had a revelation last night watching the new batman movie. It was a bit incoherent, but the strength of batman and bain got me thinking about what makes us strong, and then by extension, what […]

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(L) The idea that exercise is more important than diet in the fight against obesity has been contradicted by new research. (2012)

Hunter gatherer clue to obesity By Helen Briggs BBC News. 25 July 2012  The Hadza live a hunter gatherer existence that has changed little in 10,000 years The idea that exercise is more important than diet in the fight against obesity has been contradicted by new research. A study of the Hadza tribe, who still […]

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Exposure to Sexual Content in Popular Movies Predicts Sexual Behavior in Adolescence (2012)

ScienceDaily (July 17, 2012) — Intuitively it simply makes sense: exposure to sexual content in movies at an early age probably influences adolescents’ sexual behavior. And yet, even though a great deal of research has shown that adolescents who watch more risky behaviors in popular movies, like drinking or smoking, are more likely to drink […]

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Mindfulness meditation reduces loneliness in older adults (2012)

July 24th, 2012 in Psychology & Psychiatry For older adults, loneliness is a major risk factor for health problems — such as cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer’s — and death. Attempts to diminish loneliness with social networking programs like creating community centers to encourage new relationships have not been effective. However, a new study led by […]

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