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How Pregnancy Changes the Brain

During pregnancy, the body goes through many changes to bring a child into the world. But what happens to the brain?
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A woman in a mint green hijab, white ribbed shirt and mint green blazer closes her eyes and leans her head on her right hand on her desk, which has a few papers, coffee mug and laptop. An cloud of steam appears to surround her head, illustrating the concept of brain fog.

What Is Brain Fog During Perimenopause?

“Brain fog” is a term used to describe a mixture of cognitive symptoms experienced by women around the time of the menopause transition.
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A collage of 3 photos and two illustrations illustrate women's health issues. One woman holds her hand over her heart; another is a medical illustration of a spine; one holds her belly like she has cramps; another is the face of an older woman; the last is an orange ribbon signifying multiple sclerosis

5 Diseases that Affect Women Differently

Some diseases and conditions affect women disproportionately more than men—or differently.
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Can Psychedelics Help Treat PTSD?

Researchers are investigating whether psychedelic drugs can treat serious mental health disorders like post-traumatic stress disorder.
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The Links Between Trauma and Grief

Understanding how stress, trauma and grief work in our brain can help us cope.
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A white woman with blonde hair closes her eyes and gently puts her hand on her chest while practicing breathing. Images of colorful fish surround her.

7 Ways to Calm Your Brain

Feeling overwhelming, unrelenting stress? Learn to slow things down and cope better with these strategies.
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A woman dressed as a paramedic sits on the step of the back of an ambulance with her head in her hands.

What Is Complex PTSD?

Complex post-traumatic stress disorder is a type of PTSD thought to be caused by ongoing trauma in childhood.
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