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Old Aug 14, 2012, 03:05 PM
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Stress, Depression Reduce Brain Volume Thanks to Genetic ‘Switch’
By Rick Nauert PhD Senior News Editor
Reviewed by John M. Grohol, Psy.D. on August 13, 2012
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Scientists have known that stress and depression can cause the brain to retract or lose volume, a condition associated with both emotional and cognitive impairment. Now, a new study discovers why this occurs. ...
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