Reduction of Brain Region Volume in Adult Depression
Based upon findings published in the journal Psychiatry Research, neuroscientists associate depression in adults with a smaller and sometimes larger sized anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) region of the brain. This phenomenon was scene with the help of neuroimaging. The anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) region of the brain is involved with cognition and emotional regulation and […]
Does Drinking Coffee Enhance Neurocognitive Function ?
Based on volumes of data from countless of studies over many years, scientists have concluded that what we consume has a direct effect on our physical, mental and emotional health. This idea also holds true in what we drink. There exists chemical properties in the liquids we consume which can positively or negatively interact with […]
Astrocytes and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Link
Astrocytes are a type of brain cell which interact with and support the behaviors of neurons. Astrocytes are more plentiful within the brain than neurons. The full range of their roles in how they help manage neurons are not quite understood and are now being studied in autism spectrum disorder research. Abnormalities in astrocytes have […]
What are Neurotransmitters?
Neurotransmitters are the signaling molecules or chemical messengers sent from one brain cell (neuron) to another as a way to communicate and exchange information important to perform a certain task within the body. The type of neuron that receives the signal (target cell), can be another neuron, muscle cell or gland. The type of connection […]
Antidepressants on Long Term Quality of Life
Depression is one of the most common mood disorders that negatively impacts the lives of individuals and families throughout the world. Common depression treatment methods have always been centered around the use of antidepressant medication prescribed by a doctor. These are often intended for short term use and under a doctors supervision. However, there are […]
Does a Migraine Diet Exist?
The connection between the human gut microbiome with mental health conditions is widely known and yet only partially understood by health professionals. This belief has led to research into how nutrition can affect our emotional and mental health in ways to include diet into treatment plans for dementia, ADD, depression, anxiety and other neurodevelopmental and […]
What is Creative Therapy ?
Creative therapy refers to implementing methods of treating emotional and mental health conditions through the use of art-based activities, such as music, dance, drama, poetry, art and exercise. The goal of creative therapy lies in the idea of encouraging personal growth through more art -based exercises that will challenge a person to learn about self-awareness […]
Dementia and Vitamin K
In a new study from Almaarefa University in Saudi Arabia, they found that giving vitamin K supplements to rats indicated a reduction in the risk of cognitive deterioration. As people age the risk of developing dementia increases. The term dementia involves a group of neurological diseases that ultimately reduce brain power by negatively impacting the […]
Reversing Brain Damage By Restoring Brain Plasticity
Could the secret to reversing brain damage be found in restoring neuroplasticity in the affected brain area? For decades the worlds leading neuroscientists have placed an emphasis on unlocking the inner workings of the brain’s capabilities to stimulate neural plasticity in order to repair central nervous system damage. Unlocking the puzzle to the brain’s ability […]
Information About Disordered Executive Function
Executive function relates to the broad set of skills and mental capabilities human beings use to rely on to make critical decisions for themselves in performing tasks and interacting with others. A disordered executive function makes it difficult for a person to manage incoming information and make everyday or important decisions for their own wellbeing. […]