Sudden Sharp Pain from the Rectum
Introduction Have you ever experienced random shooting sharp pains coming from your lower rectum? You’re not the only one, it’s quite...
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olgalavrenyuk
Sep 164 min read
Neuroscience of yoga and meditation: latest researches' promising results
Regular practice of yoga and meditation has well documented therapeutic effects on our body and mind. Reduced stress and tension-related...
Shumala Jayakrishna
Aug 273 min read
Why We Yawn: The Curious Case of a Common Reflex
Yawning is one of the most universal and mysterious behaviors shared by humans and many other animals. We yawn when we're tired, bored,...
Sri Sahasra Kandula
Aug 272 min read
The Effects of Stress on the Brain
What is Stress and how does it Work? Stress is a protective mechanism our body creates when we are in an uncomfortable situation, causing...
Lingomedical
Aug 204 min read
Silent signals: Smell disorders deserve attention
We do not pay enough attention to a key symptom: smells disorders. Some people develop subtle olfactory alterations; for example, they...
Grace Brito
Aug 163 min read
What are the early signs of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) and how can it be diagnosed?
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) is a rare, fatal brain disorder within a group of illnesses called prion diseases. The incidence of CJD...
sa206442
Aug 62 min read
Uncomplicated Acute Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (Concussion) In Adults
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), commonly known as concussions are very common and although usually benign, they can cause serious long-term...
Ayishath Mufeedha
Aug 64 min read
Lobotomy: A Failed Experiment, Neuropsychological Endeavors, and its connection to schizophrenia.
In the early 1800s, when minds caused mental strain, a harrowing tale left a haunting stain. In hopes for healing, a surgical experiment...
gakpubi
Aug 64 min read
Beyond “Punch Drunk”: What is Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy?
Let’s imagine a once astute, world-renowned fighter, a decade past his prime, struggling to recall the names of his family members,...
lyinghadri
Aug 62 min read
Brain Atrophy: The Loss of Brain Neurons
BRAIN ATROPHY DEFINITION Is it just Alzheimer's disease that causes memory loss? What if it's not just forgetting recent events or...
Elvis Leighton
Aug 63 min read
Understanding the Behavioral and Emotional Symptoms of Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a group of rare brain disorders that affect approximately 50,000 to 60,000 people in the United States....
Raven Lolia
Aug 68 min read
12 Effective Tips on Caring For Dementia Patients at Home
“At 2:30 in the morning, my husband Ralph would take the keys, walk out of the house, leave the door unlocked, get in the car, and start...
natalika776
Aug 52 min read
Unraveling Alzheimer's: Beyond Plaques and Tangles
source: https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2022/10/19/cassava-sciences-alzheimers-results-2022.html Alzheimer's is daunting, not...
Sri Sahasra Kandula
Aug 52 min read
The Foggy World of Amnesia
What is Amnesia? Amnesia is a type of disease affecting the brain where a person experiences severe memory loss. This can be a symptom of...
dana abdalla
Aug 53 min read
Brain on Fire! How Neuroinflammation Fuels Depression
What is Neuroinflammation? Neuroinflammation is an inflammatory response within the brain. Neuroinflammation is a localized inflammation...
dana abdalla
Aug 22 min read
Unlocking the Brain's Mysteries: Essential Neurology Diagnostic Techniques
1. Neuroimaging Neuroimaging is a branch of medical imaging that focuses on the brain. In addition to diagnosing disease and assessing...
Ezra Zelez
Aug 22 min read
The Phenomenon of Alice in Wonderland Syndrome
Even though Alice in Wonderland syndrome (AIWS) was named after the famous fairy tale, it is anything but magical. AIWS affects the way...
Corinne Akers
Jul 313 min read
Exploring Sleep Challenges in the Elderly.
Expected changes in the elderly adult include thinning skin, mild cognitive decline like forgetting familiar words or slow decision...
Katharina Cangl
Jul 223 min read
Awake but Frozen: understanding sleep paralysis
by Katharina Cangl Symptoms You're lying in bed when you suddenly realize two things. One, you're awake. Two, you can't move. Next, you...
haniyyahsaud28
Jul 95 min read
Uncovering the Connection: Exploring the Complexities of the Gut-Brain Axis
Do you ever notice why people get angry and upset when they haven't eaten for hours? "Hangry" is the term usually associated with such...
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