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Most of research subjects have been male. However, since 2001, with the landmark Institute of Medicine’s report emphasizing that sexual differences do influence biology, there has been increased awareness of closing the research-biased gender gap and also physician gender bias in diagnosis and treatment. Progress is being made, yet, much more is needed. (Not just for men, Scientific American, 2017, 317(3), 52-57) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Friedrich Hayek: If we wish to preserve a free society, it is essential that we recognize that the desirability of a particular object is not sufficient justification for the use of coercion. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Our self-talk is beginning to be the subject of neuroscientific investigation that will illuminate the processes of our cognition. (Fernyhough, C. Talking to ourselves? Scientific American, 2017, 317(2), 74-79)In my opinion such investigation will illuminate how we internalize the language and content of others in our social sphere. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

It may be concluded from a review of studies that expanding voucher programs will not help pupils prepare for a technologically developing world. (Tyre, P. A matter of choice. Scientific American, 2017, 317(2), 48-53) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Humorist Glasow: Laughter is a tranquilizer with no side effects. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Continuing advances in neuro-imaging machines and brain-computer interfaces could potentially allow our minds to be read and manipulated involuntarily. We could use an open debate concerning neuro-specific rights involving neuroscientists, legal experts, ethicists, the government, and all of us. (Lenca, M. The right to cognitive liberty. Scientific American, 2017, 317(2), p. 10) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Life-style factors can protect from dementia:1) regular physical activity, 2)mental stimulation 3)controlling blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes.(Weir, K. Keeping dementia at bay. Monitor on Psychology, 2017, 48(7), 46-52) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

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Whatever causes dementia is a gradual accumulation of changes over a decade or more, It can take years before mild cognitive impairment reaches full-blown dementia. (Weir. K. Keeping dementia at bay. Monitor on Psychology, 2017, 48(7), 46-52.) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com