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Alcohol and drugs

Do cravings really pass in 20 minutes?

Everyone repeats the twenty-minute rule. But there's little research to back it up. Why should you care?

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Alcohol and drugs

Is it safe to stop drinking on your own?

For most people, cutting down at home works with a plan. For heavy daily drinkers, stopping suddenly can be dangerous.

8 min read
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Habits

What Is Dopamine and What Does It Do?

Dopamine is not the pleasure chemical. It is closer to a prediction and motivation agent. Understanding the difference changes what you can do about your habits.

6 min read
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Anxiety and depression

Depression in Nigerian Youth: What It Looks Like and What Helps

Depression is common among young Nigerians. It shows up as physical symptoms and falling grades instead of sadness and can go untreated for years.

6 min read
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Chronic conditions

What Your A1C Test Misses in People of African Descent

An A1C test reports roughly three months of blood sugar in a single number. Sickle cell trait, carried by about one in five Nigerians, makes that number read lower than it should.

5 min read
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