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The Stress of Essay Writing and 3 Easy Ways to Reduce It

3 easy ways to reduce the stress of essay writing.

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Dyslexia and Genetics

Did I pass on my dyslexia? The answer to that question is ‘very probably’. Research shows that genes do play a role in dyslexia, causing a significant chance of dyslexia being passed down through generations. There are six possible genes that may contribute to dyslexia; however other factors can contribute to causing this condition. There is no guarantee that dyslexia will be passed down, yet Dr. Beve Hornsby found that 88% of dyslexics had relatives who had similar problems with reading and spelling.  The first dyslexic gene was not discovered until October 2005. This could potentially mean that many parents...

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