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Eating whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and unprocessed foods can help you feel satiated (full and satisfied) compared to eating refined grains, sugars, and processed foods. This latter group of food typically provides a rapid burst of energy followed by a…
One brain region directly affected by substances is the prefrontal cortex, which manages motivation, reward, and pleasure. Another brain region affected by continued drug use is the amygdala, which regulates emotions and anxiety. Ultimately, substances change brain chemistry and require…
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Some people also take oral capsules that stop skin glands from producing oil. The condition is most common in men between the ages of 50 and 70. Because alcohol dilates blood vessels and damages the vascular system, it can aggravate…
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A heavy drinking binge may even cause a life-threatening coma or death. This is of particular concern when you're taking certain medications that also depress the brain's function. Alcohol withdrawal delirium (AWD), commonly known as delirium tremens (DT), is the…