How to increase mental toughness: 4 secrets of Navy SEALs and Olympians By Eric Barker Know what’s really interesting? Learning how Navy SEALs build mental toughness to handle deadly situations. Know what else is really interesting? Learning how Olympic athletes deal with the pressure of competition when the entire world is watching. Know what’s the most interesting of all?Continue reading “How to increase mental toughness: 4 secrets of Navy SEALs and Olympians”
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What happens to the brain during injury and the early stages of recovery from TBI?
Understanding TBI: Part 1 – What happens to the brain during injury and the early stages of recovery from TBI? Written by Thomas Novack, PhD and Tamara Bushnik, PhD in collaboration with the MSKTC What is a brain injury? Traumatic brain injury (TBI) refers to damage to the brain caused by an external physical forceContinue reading “What happens to the brain during injury and the early stages of recovery from TBI?”
Neuromuscular disease
Neuromuscular disease is a very broad term that encompasses many diseases and ailments that impair the functioning of the muscles, either directly, being pathologies of the voluntary muscle, or indirectly, being pathologies of nerves or neuromuscular junctions.[1][2] Neuromuscular diseases are those that affect the muscles and/or their direct nervous system control, problems with central nervousContinue reading “Neuromuscular disease”
Fitness , exercise and the brain
Aerobic exercise promotes adult neurogenesis by increasing the production of neurotrophic factors (compounds that promote growth or survival of neurons), such as brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF).[46][47][48] Exercise-induced neurogenesis in the hippocampus is associated with measurable improvements in spatial memory.[49][50][51][52] Consistent aerobic exercise over aContinue reading “Fitness , exercise and the brain”
Chewing stimulates the hippocampus – brain function for approach-avoidance conflict
Mastication or chewing stimulates the hippocampus and is necessary to maintain its normal function. Role of Hippocampus in approach-avoidance conflict processing Approach-avoidance conflict happens when a situation is presented that can either be rewarding or punishing, and the ensuing decision-making has been associated with anxiety.[66] fMRI findings from studies in approach-avoidance decision-making found evidence forContinue reading “Chewing stimulates the hippocampus – brain function for approach-avoidance conflict”
Musical Mystery: Researchers Examine Science Behind Performer Movements
Summary: A new study reports on how musicians communicate during performance and anticipate each other’s moves without saying a word. Source: McMaster University. Researchers at McMaster are one step closer to solving one of the mysteries of social interaction: how musicians communicate during a performance and anticipate one another’s moves without saying a word. TheContinue reading “Musical Mystery: Researchers Examine Science Behind Performer Movements”
Moderate alcohol consumption linked to brain decline
By Catharine Paddock PhD The results of a new study have shown that even moderate alcohol intake can have a negative impact on cognitive health. A new study concludes that even moderate alcohol consumption is linked to a raised risk of faster decline in brain health and mental function. The researchers say that their findingsContinue reading “Moderate alcohol consumption linked to brain decline”
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), estrogen and phytoestrogens
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and associated lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are common clinical problems in urology. While the precise molecular etiology remains unclear, sex steroids have been implicated in the development and maintenance of BPH. Sufficient data exists linking androgens and androgen receptor pathways to BPH and use of androgen reducing compounds, such asContinue reading “Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), estrogen and phytoestrogens”
Ketosis: anti-brain fog, neurotransmitters, dietary protein, and the gut microbiome
Ketosis: anti-brain fog, neurotransmitters, dietary protein, and the gut microbiome Posted on Treatment for dietary protein-induced brain fog: dark chocolate with 3% GOS and 10% MCTs. Who’s in? #IntermediaryMetabolism (bear with me here) Ketosis from liver’s perspective: increased fatty acid influx & [partial] oxidation causes acetyl-CoA levels to rise dramatically. Concomitantly, gluconeogenesis redirects oxaloacetate (OAA)Continue reading “Ketosis: anti-brain fog, neurotransmitters, dietary protein, and the gut microbiome”
How do dopamine and serotonin interact?
From Norwegian Institute of Public Health DA/5-HT interaction can be conceptualized on a system and on a neuronal level. On the neuro-anatomical level, 5-HT neurons in the raphe nuclei project to DA neurons in the VTA and substantia nigra, as well as to their targets in striatum and the PFC. The clearest evidence for the influenceContinue reading “How do dopamine and serotonin interact?”
DNA methylation in cancer
Main articles: DNA methylation in cancer and Regulation of transcription in cancer In many disease processes, such as cancer, gene promoter CpG islands acquire abnormal hypermethylation, which results in transcriptional silencing that can be inherited by daughter cells following cell division. Alterations of DNA methylation have been recognized as an important component of cancer development.Continue reading “DNA methylation in cancer”
Simple Changes for Optimal Focus in the brain
Simple Changes for Optimal Focus By making simple changes to your daily diet and habits, you can become more productive. To help improve your brain power, here are six ways to have better mental focus at work: Supercharge your diet Certain foods can enhance your brainpower. For example, pistachios support better blood flow, bringing oxygenContinue reading “Simple Changes for Optimal Focus in the brain”
Brain Development and Aging
Summary: According to researchers, brain signals in specific brain areas change during a lifespan in ways that could be vital for maintaining flexibility. Source: University of Miami. New study by UM psychologists reveals that brain signals in specific regions change over a lifespan in ways that might be important for maintaining flexibility. The brain isContinue reading “Brain Development and Aging”
Puberty Hormones Trigger Changes in Youthful Learning
Summary: A new study demonstrates changes in cortical neurotransmission due to hormones at puberty. Source: UC Berkeley. Brain study of mice has broad implications for the health and education of young girls. A University of California, Berkeley, study of mice reveals, for the first time, how puberty hormones might impede some aspects of flexible youthfulContinue reading “Puberty Hormones Trigger Changes in Youthful Learning”