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Squirrel! Why attention spans seem to be shrinking and what we can do about it
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Squirrel! Why attention spans seem to be shrinking and what we can do about it

Pandemic pounds are real. Northeastern study calls on public health officials to address the fitness quandary
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Pandemic pounds are real. Northeastern study calls on public health officials to address the fitness quandary

Why don’t children with obesity benefit instantly from exercise?
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Why don’t children with obesity benefit instantly from exercise?

Does a healthy brain start with protecting your hearing?

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Does a healthy brain start with protecting your hearing?

Northeastern researchers use virtual reality to measure cognitive benefits of exercising in outdoor environments
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Northeastern researchers use virtual reality to measure cognitive benefits of exercising in outdoor environments

Alumnus of Northeastern’s game design program applies video game experience to psychology research

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Alumnus of Northeastern’s game design program applies video game experience to psychology research

This neuroscientist wants to change how we diagnose and treat mental illness

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This neuroscientist wants to change how we diagnose and treat mental illness