Spring break! The words conjure up images of sunny days, s’mores around a campfire, and quality time with your family. But ...

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From left- and right-brain thinking to the notion that talent beats persistence, these common myths can hinder student ...

Addiction hijacks the brain ... activities potentially addictive? Or are we medicalizing every habit, from the minute-to-minute glance at email to the late-afternoon candy break?

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Here's a look at the timeline of events in a series of killings that culminated in a Jan. 20 highways shootout that killed a ...

Spring break camps are ready for sign-ups! Our guide to all things spring break (including camps, activities, and other fun events) includes fun all over the western and northwestern suburbs. We’ve ...

It's essential to provide our bodies with the proper nourishment through a healthy, balanced diet to enhance brain power.

Researchers have now discovered that what we call the 'dessert stomach' is rooted in the brain. The same nerve cells that make us feel full after a meal ...