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Why some people love to bet

Published - Feb 09 2010 22:16 PM

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PEOPLE are afraid to lose money and the latest research explains why some are afraid to gamble - the brain's fear center controls the response to a bet. The study of two women with brain lesions that made them unafraid to lose on a gamble showed the ... Read Full Story

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