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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...
olgalavrenyuk
Sep 16, 20244 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,...
Shumala Jayakrishna
Aug 27, 20243 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...
Sri Sahasra Kandula
Aug 27, 20242 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...
Lingomedical
Aug 20, 20244 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...
Grace Brito
Aug 16, 20243 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...
Jennifer John
Aug 6, 20242 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...
Ayishath Mufeedha
Aug 6, 20244 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,...
gakpubi
Aug 6, 20244 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...
lyinghadri
Aug 6, 20242 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....
Elvis Leighton
Aug 6, 20243 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...
Raven Lolia
Aug 6, 20248 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...
natalika776
Aug 5, 20242 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...
Sri Sahasra Kandula
Aug 5, 20242 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 5, 20243 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...
dana abdalla
Aug 2, 20242 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...
Ezra Zelez
Aug 2, 20242 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...
Corinne Akers
Jul 31, 20243 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...
Katharina Cangl
Jul 22, 20243 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...
haniyyahsaud28
Jul 9, 20245 min read


Migraines and Magnesium
By: Seethal Sara Thomas, FNP-BC Migraine is a debilitating disease with social and financial implications for the individual and society....
npwordsmithing
Jul 5, 20244 min read
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