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Research Recruitment
Veterans Encouraged to Participate in Wellness Study to Help Others Recovering from Combat
January 23, 2013

A new study at the Center is studying how alternative programs may help veterans experiencing PTSD

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Research Findings
Mindfulness Meditation May Provide Relief From Chronic Inflammation
January 16, 2013

A Center study suggests mindfulness meditation may provide relief from chronic inflammation

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Research Findings
Meditation Expertise Changes Experience of Pain
November 15, 2012

Meditation can change the way a person experiences pain, according to a new study by the Center

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Research Findings
Early Stress May Sensitize Girls’ Brains for Later Anxiety
November 11, 2012

High levels of family stress in infancy are linked to differences in everyday brain function and anxiety in teenage girls

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Event Announcements
Wisconsin Science Festival Brings Wonders of Science to Life for All Ages
September 17, 2012

Center scientists contribute to the Wisconsin Science Festival

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Research Findings
Stress May Delay Brain Development in Early Years
June 6, 2012

Stress may affect brain development in children, according to new research from the Center