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The Impact of Alcohol and Marijuana on Mental Health

The Impact of Alcohol and Marijuana on Mental Health

February 28, 2025

Hi! I am your Mental Health and much like rowing a boat, I need to stay afloat and head in the right direction. I help you manage your emotions, how you act with others, your mental state and well-being and your ability to cope with stress. While I might not...

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Take a Brain Break with the Hypothalamus

Take a Brain Break with the Hypothalamus

April 28, 2020

Hi guys! I’m the Hypothalamus, cheerleader for the BRAIN POWER team, and a pretty big deal. I’m the one who gets your heart rate going and your emotions all excited for this great game of living a healthy lifestyle that we have going on. But I’m not just a pretty...

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Take a Brain Break with the Hippocampus

Take a Brain Break with the Hippocampus

April 23, 2020

Hi! I’m the Hippocampus, and I am the Sportscaster for the BRAIN POWER team. Hippocampus is Greek for “seahorse,” which is perfect for me, as you can see from my shape. Just like when you watch a sporting event, the sportscaster is responsible for making the event spectacular—evoking emotions and...

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Take a Brain Break with the Brain

Take a Brain Break with the Brain

April 1, 2020

Hi, I’m the Brain—you may know me from certain activities such as thinking, decision making, and using your five senses! I also manage vital involuntary actions like breathing and keeping a regular heartbeat. I am a like the Head Coach of your body—the actions you take come from my direction and instruction....

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