Robin Nixon is a former staff writer for Live Science. Robin graduated from Columbia University with a BA in Neuroscience and Behavior and pursued a PhD in Neural Science from New York University before shifting gears to travel and write. She worked in Indonesia, Cambodia, Jordan, Iraq and Sudan, for companies doing development work before returning to the U.S. and taking journalism classes at Harvard. She worked as a health and science journalist covering breakthroughs in neuroscience, medicine, and psychology for the lay public, and is the author of "Allergy-Free Kids; The Science-based Approach To Preventing Food Allergies," (Harper Collins, 2017). She will attend the Yale Writer’s Workshop in summer 2023.
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Going for Gold! 7 Olympic Secrets to SuccessThe same tricks that work for Olympians can also lead to everyday success.
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25 Medical Myths That Just Won't Go AwaySome medical myths endure no matter how many times they've been disproven. Here are 25 that just won't go away.
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10 Things Every Woman Should Know About a Man's BrainFrom his wandering eye to his real desire to mate for life, learn what every woman should know about the male brain.
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5 dangerous myths about vaccines
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11 Big Fat Pregnancy MythsTo separate fact from fiction, we examined the science behind the hearsay.
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5 Myths About Fertility TreatmentsLiveScience debunks a host of misconceptions about test-tube babies.
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Adolescent Angst: 5 Facts About the Teen BrainHere's what's really going on inside your teen's head.
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Odd Ways the Mind Warps TimeYour age, emotional state and even type of activity can affect how you perceive time.
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Matters of the Brain: Why Men and Women Are So DifferentHere are the sex differences in the brain that are backed by science.
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Tetris May Treat PTSD, FlashbacksVideo-game therapy may seem simple, but studies show soldiers and other trauma victims may benefit.
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The Neuroscience of Self-Esteem, Self-Criticism and Self-Compassion
Here's a look at how the brain navigates the "self."
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Self-Compassion: The Most Important Life Skill?Here's a parenting tip that may trump Amy Chua's tiger mom advice.
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5 Ways to Foster Self-Compassion in Your ChildHere's a critical life skill you can impart to your children, experts say.
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5 Myths About Women's BodiesMuch misinformation about the female body circulates in mainstream consciousness.
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Bullies Bruise Brains, Not Just EgosHow bullies change their victims' brains and help instill social anxiety.
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11 Facts Every Parent Should Know About Their Baby's BrainFind out why all babies are born too early, why they make silly faces, and how fast their brains grow.
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The Midlife Crisis Is a Total MythThe red sports car and sex with the secretary don't define midlife, experts say.
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10 Ways to Keep Your Mind SharpTop prevention tips worth their weight in wits.
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5 Myths About the Male BodyFrom rumors about foot size to sex life, here are 5 assumptions about men's bodies that are totally false.
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Best Fitness Routines Fit Your Personality, Studies ShowWhat do your exercise habits say about your personality?
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Santa's Checkup: Should We Fret About St. Nick's Health?A doctor gives Santa a checkup.
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Adult Picky Eaters Now Recognized as Having a DisorderBob Krause is 63 years old, but admits he eats like a 4-year-old.
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How to Handle Kids' Picky EatingAll kids go through phases of picky or selective eating. What's normal? What's not? And what should a parent do?
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Myths Fuel Dangerous Decisions to Not Vaccinate ChildrenTyler Ludlum, now 12, lost both his feet after contracting meningitis. It could have been prevented if those around him were vaccinated.
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