Brain Babel

07/12/2021

CPTSD and PTSD Are Both Results of Trauma, but What's the Difference Between the Two? Doctors Explain https://parade.com/1228309/kaitlin-vogel/cptsd-vs-ptsd/

Most of us are familiar with the term post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and some of the signs: A feeling of always being on edge, easily startled, and having strong, negative reactions under safe, ordinary circumstances.However, there’s another form of PTSD called complex PTSD (CPTSD), which m...

07/12/2021

Gut Microbe Secreted Molecule Linked to Formation of New Nerve Cells in Adult Brain - Neuroscience News https://neurosciencenews.com/gut-brain-neurogenesis-18831/

Gut microbes that metabolize tryptophan secrete indoles that stimulate the development of new neurons in the adult brain.

07/09/2021

Make brain health a priority as normalcy returns | Tompkins Weekly https://www.tompkinsweekly.com/articles/make-brain-health-a-priority-as-normalcy-returns/

With COVID-19 vaccines rolling out across the country, many Americans are looking forward to resuming their lives and returning to normal. This June, during Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month,

07/08/2021

Primary care doctors can help preserve brain health https://www.heart.org/en/news/2021/03/15/primary-care-doctors-can-help-preserve-brain-health

Assessing adults for six heart risk factors and encouraging them to follow seven healthy behaviors would help primary care doctors preserve their patients' brain health, according to a new report.

07/07/2021

Depression and anxiety linked to lower levels of heart health in young adults https://www.heart.org/en/news/2021/05/24/depression-and-anxiety-linked-to-lower-levels-of-heart-health-in-young-adults

People between the ages of 18 and 34 with depression or anxiety may be more likely to have risk factors for cardiovascular disease, new research finds.

07/06/2021

"You love your child unconditionally and will do anything for them. That 24/7 job is hard enough, but with something extra like AD/HD, your job as a parent can feel overwhelming, exhausting, and somewhat of a marathon..."

Take Care of Your Brain, Take Care of YOU https://impactparents.com/blog/adhd/take-care-of-your-brain-take-care-of-you/

Lauren Zimet outlines Dr. Paul Nussbaum's tips on taking care of your brain and creating a proactive, brain-healthy lifestyle.

07/05/2021

Hormones are key in brain health differences between men and women https://www.heart.org/en/news/2021/02/01/hormones-are-key-in-brain-health-differences-between-men-and-women

The brains of women and men react differently to disease, and disparities are linked to differing hormone exposures at key periods of life.

07/05/2021

Keeping your brain sharp isn't about working more puzzles https://www.heart.org/en/news/2021/01/21/keeping-your-brain-sharp-isnt-about-working-more-puzzles

At least 40% of dementias can be prevented and mental decline can be delayed by tackling a variety of modifiable risk factors, including many associated with heart attack and stroke.

07/02/2021

San Diegans Share COVID-Related Mental Health Stories, Doctor Shares Tool for Daily Brain Health Checks https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/san-diegans-share-covid-related-mental-health-stories-doctor-shares-tool-for-daily-brain-health-checks/2643615/

Have you felt the pandemic blues? If the answer is yes, doctors say you’re not alone and there’s a tool you can use to check your mental health daily.

07/01/2021

Starting the Day off With Chocolate Could Have Unexpected Benefits - Neuroscience News https://neurosciencenews.com/chocolate-benefit-morning-18795/

For postmenopausal women, eating 100g of chocolate within an hour of waking in the morning helped burn body fat and decrease blood sugar levels.

06/30/2021

The neuroscience of psychedelics: This is your brain on drugs (literally) https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/what-happens-in-your-brain-when-you-hallucinate

En vogue in psychiatry, neuroscientists are looking to see what’s going on under the hood of your trip.

06/19/2021

06/19/2021