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What exactly is amnesia?
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What is amnesia? Usually we think of head trauma that causes people to forget who they are, but there are other forms of amnesia too. Learn more here.
Can head trauma really cause amnesia?
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How are amnesia and head trauma related? What happens if you get bonked really hard on the head? Learn about amnesia and head trauma in this article.
Why Cramming Is the Worst Way to Study
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Cramming for a test might help you pass, but it doesn't provide long-term learning. HowStuffWorks talks to experts about the best ways to study.
Could You Pass Psychology 101?
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Psychology is the study of our minds and emotions. As humans, we're rather complex beings, and psychology makes some sense of it all. Let's see if you can make some sense of this quiz!
Quiz: Don't Worry! Be Happy!
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You can't avoid stress -- it's everywhere! And no matter the source of your stress, it's doing certain things to your body. Take this quiz to find out what's going on when stress sets in.
Why do we dream?
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Ever wonder why we dream? The human brain can be mysterious, but take a look at what science has to say about why we dream.
Nothing to Sneeze at: Allergies May Affect the Brain
Seasonal allergies are a huge hassle, but the sneezing and watery eyes are only part of the story of how the body reacts to them.
Can a Person Remember Being Born?
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Can a person remember being born? Learn whether childhood amnesia or ego-protecting screen memories prevent a person from remembering being born.
The Big, Bad Brain Quiz
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How much of a brainiac are you when it comes to general brain trivia and prevailing myths? Take our quiz and find out!
Calculate Your Brain's Age With This Test
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While your physical age is sure to have some influence on our equation, your mental age tends to be quite separate from the number of birthdays you've had. Let's see if you're a spring chicken or over the hill when it comes to the gray matter.