Brain articles
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Frankie White, 'brain dead'
(Self-released, digital) The standard trajectory of an on-the-rise Vermont singer-songwriter goes like this: A youngster from a small town makes some waves locally, spends a few years building buzz, and then departs for college or a bigger market than the Green Mountains can offer. From locally beloved songwriters such as Francesca Blanchard to breakout stars like Noah Kahan, it's a pattern we've seen repeated over and over. Colchester native Frankie White is following her own game plan....
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Sleeping more flushes junk out of the brain
Rhythmic activity during sleep may get fluids in the brain moving.
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How to Stop Your Phone from Taking Over Your Brain
There are plenty of good reasons that most of us spend so much time on our phones. Screen time helps us get our work done, it keeps us in touch with our friends, and quite literally helps us navigate the world. Some research does show, especially in the youth, too little phone use can have similar negative effects as too much. I am not a Luddite. But I walk around New York City and see just about everyone absolutely immersed in their cell phones, face down, often bumping into other people—which,...