Human Brains and AI
Why Human Brains Will Always Outthink AI (And It’s Not Even Close) Every day, we’re told how “smart” artificial intelligence has become. It can write essays, compose music, and even pass medical exams. But here’s the thing—AI doesn’t actually think. It doesn’t feel, wonder, or imagine. It doesn’t wake up at 3 a.m. questioning its […]
Brain Flexibility in Learning
Your Brain Runs on Two “Plasticity” Channels —One for Staying Stable, One for Learning For decades, neuroscientists thought the brain adjusted its connections for learning and for background “idle” activity using the same synaptic machinery. A new mouse study from the University of Pittsburgh, published June 17, 2025 in Science Advances, shows that’s not true: […]
Adult Nuerogenesis
Inside the Mechanism of How Adult Brains Grow New Neurons For years, the scientific consensus held that once we reached adulthood, the brain’s ability to generate new neurons came to a halt. But groundbreaking new research out of Sweden has overturned that assumption—confirming that adult human brains continue to produce new neurons, particularly in […]
Vitamin D and Brain Health
Meet Vitamin D — Your Brain’s Underrated Ally You’ve probably heard of vitamin D as the “sunshine vitamin.” It’s made naturally when your skin is exposed to sunlight and helps your body absorb calcium, keeping your bones strong. But what you might not know is that vitamin D also plays a powerful role in keeping […]
Rewiring the Brain with Positivity
The Science of Overcoming Negativity Bias Have you ever noticed how one negative comment can linger in your mind far longer than ten positive ones? You’re not imagining it. The brain has a negativity bias—an evolutionary holdover that kept our ancestors alive by making them hyperaware of threats. But in today’s world, this ancient survival […]
Mitochondria: The Brain’s Powerhouses
A New Frontier in Brain Health For decades, the focus of brain health research has centered on neurotransmitters, genetics, and structural changes in the brain. But a quieter revolution is unfolding—one that shifts our attention to the tiny power plants inside our brain cells: mitochondria. New research suggests that the health and function of these […]
Nutrition mental health Los Angeles
Nutrition and Mental Health in Los Angeles: The Mind-Body Connection for Thriving in LA Table of Contents: Nutrition Mental Health Los Angeles Introduction: The Nutrition-Mental Health Link Why Nutrition Matters for Mental Health Top Keywords for Nutrition & Mental Health in LA The Science Behind Nutrition and Mental Health A Local Perspective: Nutrition and Mental […]
Top 20 Subtle and Clear Signs Your Child Is Stressed
20 Subtle and Clear Signs Your Child Is Stressed—and What You Can Do Now Stress in children isn’t always obvious—but recognizing it early can make all the difference. Here are 20 warning signs to look out for, with clear guidance on how to help your child cope. Frequent physical symptoms Headaches, stomachaches, chest pain, heart […]
Brain fog Los Angeles
Brain Fog Los Angeles: Causes, Solutions, and Local Resources for Clarity Table of Contents: Brain Fog Los Angeles Introduction: Understanding Brain Fog in Los Angeles What is Brain Fog? Top Searched Keywords for Brain Fog LA Symptoms and Causes of Brain Fog The LA Lifestyle and Brain Fog: Local Insight Personal Anecdotes & Quotes from […]
DualTrack Plasticity: How Our Brain Balances Stability and Learning
Introduction: A New Way to Understand the Brain For decades, scientists believed the brain used the same communication system to handle both background activity (the stuff your brain does on autopilot) and learned experiences (like remembering a phone number or reacting to a loud noise). But a new discovery has turned that idea on its […]