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Epilepsy Preventer, Tiny 3D Printer, Acts of Kindness


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Today, you’ll learn about how an existing blood pressure drug might prevent epilepsy, the pint-sized 3D printer that can print inside your body, and why doing something kind for someone else can be a boost for your own well-being.   

 

Epilepsy Preventer  

 

  • “Epilepsy risk drops up to 30% on existing blood pressure drugs.” by Paul McClure. 2024.  
  • “Types of Blood Pressure Medications.” Heart.org. 2024.  
  • “The epidemiology of epilepsy in older adults: A narrative review by the ILAE Task Force on Epilepsy in the Elderly.” by Ettore Beghi, et al. 2023.  
  • “Seizures and Epilepsy After Stroke: Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Management.” by Marian Galovic, et al. 2021.  
  • “The role of inflammation in the development of epilepsy.” by Amna Rana & Alberto E. Musto. 2018.  

 

Tiny 3D Printer 

 

  • “This 3-D printer can fit in the palm of your hand.” by Claire Yuan. 2024.  
  • “Silicon-photonics-enabled chip-based 3D printer.” by Sabrina Corsetti, et al. 2024.  

 

Acts of Kindness 

 

  • “New psychology research shows acts of kindness predict seven types of well-being.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2024.  
  • “Everyday acts of kindness predict greater well-being during the transition to university.” by Tiara A. Cash, et al. 2024.  

 

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