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+Psychology | January 10, 2012

The Advantages of the Middle-Aged Brain

By Patricia Cohen

Despite news reports about cognitive decline starting at 45, the middle-aged brain actually performs better in other ways

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+Family | November 8, 2011

Are Helicopter Parents Here to Stay?

By Lawrence J. Cohen and Anthony T. DeBenedet, M.D.
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Now that helicopter parent is in the dictionary, it’s time for a reminder of the downside of this trend