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What is Addiction?
Monday, August 15, 2011
People often claim to be addicted to chocolate, coffee, football, or some other
substance or behavior that brings pleasure. This is not likely. Addiction is an
overwhelming compulsion, based in alteration of brain circuits that normally regulate our
ability to guide our actions to achieve goals.… continue reading
substance or behavior that brings pleasure. This is not likely. Addiction is an
overwhelming compulsion, based in alteration of brain circuits that normally regulate our
ability to guide our actions to achieve goals.… continue reading
Report Confuses ‘Attraction’ with ‘Addiction’
Monday, August 15, 2011
Another research project is attempting to confuse humanity’s natural and intended attraction to UV in sunlight and sunlamps with unnatural chemical addictions. The New York Times on Friday ran a story headlined, “How Tanning Changes the Brain” covering the latest project.
Ford Vista Roof sales up – partly because of vitamin d
Monday, August 15, 2011
Ford’s Vista Roof option has been selling well recently, and the automaker says this is, in part, to the little shot of Vitamin D it gives to drivers’ everyday commutes. The split glass roof also has UV protection comparable to SPF-50 sunscreen, which should satisfy even the fairest-skinned buyers.… continue reading
Hamilton Did Not Have Skin Cancer: Report
Friday, August 12, 2011
Press reports Thursday erroneously alleged that actor George Hamilton was treated in July for skin cancer, misrepresenting the fact that Hamilton instead had non-cancerous benign lesions removed by a dermatologist.… continue reading
Skin cancer charity tricks 14,000
Friday, August 12, 2011
A product claiming to ‘triple the power of the sun’ for the ultimate tan might scare off health-savvy consumers – but it attracted thousands of sun worshippers to try and buy the cream.… continue reading
