#1032: MM- The Addictive Properties o Gambling

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Do you like to gamble? This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young Medical Minute. Around ten million people in the US are addicted to gambling. Why? Well, a new study out of University of British Columbia in Vancouver suggests that it may have something to do with the lights and sounds associated with a casino. The participants of the study had physical responses to their surroundings. When a participant won a prize, the audiovisual excitement associated with winning caused the pupils to dilate, activating the reward system in the brain. Once activated, the need to win again overshadowed any risk of losing. So, the next time you head to a casino, ask yourself whether or not the casino is trying to play tricks on you. Also, seek help if you struggle with a gambling addiction. This Stay Young Medical Minute is brought to you by Executive Medicine of Texas, a leader in preventative and proactive medicine. Learn why patients from around the globe trust Executive Medicine of Texas to their health. Visit EMTexas.com that’s EMTexas.com.

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