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11/01/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

From making you more forgetful to increasing your risk of dementia, here are 12 things that chronic stress does to your brain

Every day, people encounter things that stress them out, whether it be school, work, or even other people. Because it is so common to experience stress, many people have come to accept it as a constant part of their lives and have stopped trying to alleviate it. However, this should not be the case since constantly being stressed can […]

10/26/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Could brain surgery INCREASE risk of Alzheimer’s? Study suggests plaque responsible for dementia could stick to tools, spread the disease

It looks like patients need to be more vigilant because according to a study, brain surgery may spread Alzheimer’s disease. The study, which was published in the journal Acta Neuropathologica, noted that amyloid proteins, which were already linked to the condition, can be transmitted on poorly disinfected surgical instruments used during surgery. Researchers looked into the medical history […]

10/18/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Rosemary can be used to enhance memory in university students

Rosemary, known for its distinct fragrance, can also improve memory according to a recent study, proving that the herb’s effects on your brain go beyond making food more appetizing. The study, published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, sought to understand how rosemary affected university students in terms of their memory, the incidence of anxiety […]

10/05/2018 / By Vicki Batts

How vitamin D supports brain health and works to reduce depression risk

Recent research has shown that vitamin D supports overall brain health, and that this vital nutrient can even help relieve depression. Estimates suggest that at least one billion people struggle with vitamin D deficiency worldwide, and another 350 million suffer with depression. While it may not be a cure-all, ensuring that you are getting enough […]

09/26/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

What is the link between dopamine and mental health?

Many people experience days when it’s harder than usual to get up in the morning. However, for some this occurs on a daily basis. This can be attributed to reduced dopamine levels in the body, which can progress into mental health problems when left untreated. Dopamine is the neurotransmitter responsible for providing the feeling of motivation […]

09/20/2018 / By Tracey Watson

Controversial study claims human memory cells do not grow throughout life, but stop regenerating before adulthood

Until the early 1980s, scientists accepted the findings of Santiago Ramón y Cajal – the father of modern neuroscience – that adult brains do not experience neurogenesis, the process in which the brain renews itself by producing new neurons. Experts started questioning this belief in the past few decades, however, after research confirmed that other […]

09/17/2018 / By Tracey Watson

Big Pharma drug pushers infiltrate local public schools under the guise of “mandatory mental health screenings” for children

According to the World Health Organization, the United States is one of the most depressed countries in the world, with one in five adults experiencing some form of mental health issue each year. While some of the millions of people diagnosed with these conditions seek therapy to cope with their problems, the vast majority are […]

09/13/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Does caffeine have therapeutic value in treating depression?

If the long lines in cafes are to be believed, coffee is an important commodity in many countries. And why not, considering how a lot of people consider it a crucial part of their morning routine? There have been studies in favor of and against coffee, but what many researchers agree on is that the […]

09/09/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Nutritional psychiatry: Eat these foods to reduce depression

Results of a recent study show that changing your diet can significantly change your mood. This link between mood and diet falls under an emerging field of study referred to as nutritional psychiatry. The study, which was published in BMC Medicine, included 67 participants who all suffered moderate to severe depression. Each participant was given seven nutritional counseling […]

09/05/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Dopamine influences your decisions; scientists discover that how long we have to wait for what we want affects its value

Scientists at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) are explaining the allure of waiting for your lover’s caress — or at least why and how we judge something to be “worth” our waiting. Assistant professor of biology at UTSA Matthew Wanat believes that dopamine, the neurotransmitter often associated with mood regulation, plays a […]

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