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 […]
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 […]