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Undergrads are stressed to the max

The college years are fun, but they certainly can be stressful. Some kids are away from home for the first time, others are struggling to support ... Read More »

Why people horde animals

For my brother's 30th birthday party, we held a special costume party. Guests were asked to dress how they thought they might look 30 years down the ... Read More »

Prozac: no more effective than a placebo?

Prozac is one of the most widely-prescribed medications in North America. So what would you say if someone told you it was no more effective than a ... Read More »

A look inside the brains of the sleep deprived

If you've experienced sleeplessness, whether it's a result of your own choice or external circumstances, you know just how frustrating it can be. I ... Read More »

Mental illness rates are soaring in Cannabis users

While some countries are considering legalizing marijuana, other countries like Britain are considering making punishments associated with it more ... Read More »

Depression more dangerous than other chronic illnesses

It seems odd to many of us that mental illness could be as damaging (or more so) than physical illness, but researchers this past week said just that. ... Read More »

How addictive are video games?

Sometimes it seems like video games rival crack in terms of their addictive properties. Or if not crack, certainly smoking or alcohol. I know come ... Read More »