Why Does the Brain Consume So Much Energy ?
Scientists have discovered that our brain consumes up to 10 times more energy than the rest of our body, even while at rest. Our brain will eat up 20% of our body’s fuel production as a baseline rate. It is known that even comatose patients, referred to as “brain dead”, consume only 2-3 times less […]
How Does Cannabis Affect Our Cognition and Minds ?
Cannabis is one of the most popular drugs used today for relaxation and enjoyment. It has been used by humans for thousands of years and is currently being legally prescribed in many countries throughout the world. In fact, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime reported in 2018, that almost 192 million […]
Subcortical Dementia
Subcortical dementia is the most common type of vascular dementia that affects the subcortex region of the brain, according to the Alzheimer’s Society, a charity in the UK. Subcortical dementia begins in the subcortex region of the brain, which includes the white matter of the striatum, globus pallidus and the substantia nigra. It is believed […]
Study: Permanent Changes in Brain From Single Dose of Alcohol
A recent study from the University of Cologne and Universities of Mannheim and Heidelberg concluded that even a single dose of alcohol consumption can permanently affect the condition and behavior of neurons. In particular, to the powerhouse of the cells, the mitochondria. Other areas affected were the structure of the synapses, or how the brain […]
ADHD in Girls Presents Differently Than in Boys
ADHD is the most common neurodevelopmental disorder found in children. It affects millions of children worldwide and 9.4 % of 2-17 year old’s in our nation. ADHD is commonly diagnosed in early childhood and can progress into adulthood in many cases. According to the CDC from 2014 to 2016, ADHD is twice as prevalent in […]
Academic Performance in Children and Household Chores
Make your bed, clean your room, take out the garbage, cut the grass and help around the house. All of these common demands from parents on their children may carry some added benefits in terms of academic scores and improved learning abilities in school which carry over to adulthood. There seems to be better academic […]
Neurofeedback for Peak Performance
The fundamental goal of neurofeedback is to help the brain to find or re-establish its best operating state with the use of a computer and an EEG device used to measure and record the bioelectrical data at specific site locations. The information gathered is adjusted in an instant and administered back into the pathological neural […]
Can Taking the Stairs Have Anti-aging Potential?
We all can understand as a general rule, exercise or increased physical activity is good for us. Science has shown that increased physical activity can play a major role in longevity by its systemic impact on the body’s ability to create more energy by utilizing the pathways that produce it in the first place. The […]
Movement Disorders Linked to Iron Buildup in Brain
There exists a condition caused by a gene mutation that results in the body absorbing too much iron. This state of imbalance leads to tissue damage to the liver, heart conditions and diabetes. The disorder is called hereditary hemochromatosis. The previous research findings on hereditary hemochromatosis are conflicting in that they suggest the brain is […]
Mother’s Social Behavior in Child Brain Development
Researchers for quite sometime have delved into finding the answers to why some people get mental health issues while others not so much. It’s the never-ending question of nature vs nurture. One side immersed in finding answers from the collection of biological statistical research data gathered from clinical studies over many years. While the other […]