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The myth of mommy brain

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Michael Merzenich, PhD, an expert on brain development at the University of California at San Francisco believes that the brain of a woman goes through a life-changing process with reference to physical, mental, and mechanical challenges. Motherhood could also result into enhanced efficiency, perception, resiliency and social talents.

Author: Ellison, Katherine
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 2005
Science & research, Research, Women, Women's health, Brain research

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I retrained my injured brain

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Kathleen McKeown's experiences of surviving a car crash and suffering from traumatic brain injury for two decades are described. McKeown has spent ten years retraining her brain to cope with everyday life and learning to live with her damaged brain.

Author: McKeon, Kathleen
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 2001
Personal narratives, Injuries, Behavior, Brain injuries, Brain damage, McKeon, Kathleen

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How to outsmart your brain

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Research has shown that the brains of very intelligent people have more neurological connections and need to work less to score well on IQ tests. However, a challenging environment and new interests can improve the brain function of any person.

Author: Restak, Richard
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 1992
Usage, Physiological aspects, Intelligence (Psychology), Intellect

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