There is a wide range of neurological disorders and diseases that center on the brain, spinal chord and nervous system. Some of these problems can be progressive and fatal, while others may impact your quality of life to some extent. New treatments are being developed and there’s hope on the horizon, but for many, living with […]
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While scientists are making strides in understanding how different parts of the brain fire to control certain functions, there’s still a lot about our minds that are a mystery. Let’s take a look at nine fascinating facts about the human brain.
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Your brain is the control center for everything in your body – and there’s a fairly delicate balance of chemistry that must be in check for everything to function properly. Your brain uses chemical neurotransmitters to communicate from one cell to another, and an imbalance of these chemical signals can cause problems mentally and physically. […]
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By now, we all understand that regular physical activity has some pretty profound effects on our bodies. However, the positives don’t stop there. It never ceases to amaze me how far a mere 30-minutes of exercise can go—particularly when it comes to the brain.
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Taking up a new hobby can have hugely positive impacts on your life, but those benefits often extend way beyond the joy, skills, and new people they bring into our lives. Research shows that these nine hobbies can actually help inspire and invigorate the brain while boosting intelligence, concentration, idea formation, communication abilities, reasoning, decision-making, attention span, and so much more. Check […]
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No matter how you look at brain aneurysms or strokes, they’re not good news. While some of the symptoms are similar, it’s a race against the clock for medical professionals to determine what they’re dealing with to limit the damage. Both of these medical events can cause weakness in muscles and vision problems, but there […]
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