YNAN-Youth Neuroscience Association of Nigeria ABU ZARIA Chapter

17/03/2025

Happy New week 💃💃
Start the new week with these Helpful hacks😊

14/03/2025

Habits are automatic, learned behaviors that we perform without much conscious thought. They can be beneficial, such as regular exercise or healthy eating, or detrimental, such as smoking or excessive screen time. But have you ever wondered what happens in the brain when we form habits?
As it turns out, habits are formed through a neurological process known as the Habit Loop. This loop consists of three components: a Cue, a Routine, and a Reward. The cue is a trigger that sets off the habit, the routine is the automatic behavior that follows the cue, and the reward is the benefit or pleasure associated with the habit.

So, what drives us to repeat habits? The answer lies in the release of dopamine, a neurotransmitter that plays a crucial role in habit formation. Dopamine is released in response to the reward component of the habit loop, reinforcing the behavior and motivating us to repeat it. Often referred to as the "pleasure molecule," dopamine is not only involved in pleasure and reward but also in learning and motivation.

But where does this process take place in the brain? The Basal Ganglia, a group of brain structures, play a critical role in habit formation. They're responsible for the automation of habits, allowing us to perform them without much conscious thought. The basal ganglia are also involved in the processing of rewards and the reinforcement of habits.

10/03/2025

08/03/2025

"Here's to strong women—may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them. Happy International Women's Day! ✨ #
ABU ZARIA

07/03/2025

Emotional Contagion: Catching Feelings

Emotional contagion is the phenomenon where we catch and experience emotions that are not our own. This can happen when we're around someone who's feeling strong emotions, such as happiness, sadness, or fear. Emotional contagion is thought to occur through the activation of the brain's emotional centers, including the amygdala and anterior cingulate cortex.

When we're exposed to someone else's emotions, our brain automatically simulates those emotions, creating a shared emotional experience. This emotional contagion is essential for empathy, as it allows us to understand and connect with others on an emotional level.

05/03/2025

Unlocking hidden facts on..
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ABU ZARIA

01/10/2024

Congratulations to the new YNAN executives🥳🥳🥳

21/08/2024

Are you usually objective or subjective to biases?

14/08/2024

Sleep better...

22/07/2024

10/07/2024

Sometimes they are just headaches and other times there is an underlying cause. Always pay attention to your health.

26/06/2024

We'll be live at SPAN blood drive tomorrow.💥