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 […]
Can Being Busy Be Healthy ?
One thing is for sure nowadays, we all seem to be extremely busy. Our work, school and home schedules are full to the brim as we all complain about our level of commitments and daily activities on our “to-do” list. Americans begrudge how fast the days seem to go by. How quickly the hours pass […]
Differences of Conventional and Complementary Medicine
Conventional medicine is considered modern western allopathic medicine. It is the most common medicine in practice used today throughout the country. Complimentary medicine represents a diverse group of healing based practices that have been in existence for hundreds of years throughout the world. Complimentary and alternative medicine or (CAM) refers to treatments and practices that […]
What is Dyslexia ?
Dyslexia is a neurological condition that affects a persons learning ability in processing information from reading and writing. A person with dyslexia can struggle with processing graphic symbols and sounds of words along with word recognition, spelling and the ability to match the correct letters to sounds. Dyslexia is the most common learning disability and […]
Bipolar Disorder and OCD Symptoms and Treatments
Bipolar disorder is a mood dysregulation condition that results in extreme changes in behavior due to dramatic shifts in moods from feelings of happiness to severe sadness. Those with OCD or obsessive-compulsive disorder, is a mental health condition characterized by repetitive behaviors and fixated obtrusive thoughts. Research shows that those people who experience both conditions […]
ADHD and Eating Disorders
ADHD is a common neurodevelopmental condition that affects children and adults of all ages and sexes. It is a condition which mainly results in having difficulties with impulse control, hyper-activity and attention. Research indicates those with ADHD have higher percentage rates of having certain eating disorders. The finding was reported in a 2018 study which […]
What is the Hippocampus ?
The hippocampus is a word taken from Greek, meaning “seahorse” because of its shape. It describes a major component of the brain in humans and other vertebrates. Humans and other mammals have two hippocampi, one on each side of the brain. The hippocampus plays an important part in the limbic system, while having a primary […]
What Stem Cells Reveal About Autism
Autism (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is characterized by social and communication interaction difficulties, along with repetitive and restrictive behavioral patterns. About 15-20% of ASD cases are a result of specific genetic mutations while most ASD cases don’t show genetic causation. Scientists from Rutgers examined stem cells from patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) […]
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 […]