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Navigating the Intricacies of Brain Function and Emotions
Reading Time: 4 minutes Exploring the intricacies of brain function and emotions is fascinating. The brain’s left hemisphere excels in planning and organisation, while the right hemisphere enhances sensory experience and presence. Emotional and rational functions are interwoven across both hemispheres, affecting decision-making and behaviour. After a stroke in the left hemisphere, patients often face…
Navigating Military Career Challenges and Brain Health Benefits
Reading Time: 5 minutes Managing your military career involves balancing leadership under pressure and coping with combat experiences like traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Rigorous deployments and emotional trauma, such as witnessing the loss of comrades, can lead to challenges like alcohol dependence. For brain health, therapies such as hyperbaric oxygen and supplements boost cognitive function.…
Navigating Adolescence: Understanding Brain Development and Social Challenges
Reading Time: 4 minutes Understanding adolescence involves grasping the rapid neural changes and social challenges teens face. During this stage, myelination and increased white matter improve brain communication. By creating supportive environments, we can foster cognitive growth and critical thinking. Teens benefit from structured activities that challenge memory and problem-solving skills. Emotionally, positive peer interactions…
Navigating Substance Use: Impact on Mental Health and Behaviour
Reading Time: 4 minutes I’ve seen how substance use impacts mental health and behaviour deeply. Marijuana, for example, may help manage depression and anxiety, but it can also affect memory and emotional stability. Avoidance behaviours tied to substance use offer temporary relief but obstruct long-term growth. Research suggests that marijuana, especially with high THC levels,…
Food Choices Impact Mental Health and Brain Function
Reading Time: 5 minutes Your food choices profoundly affect your mental health and brain function. Maintaining stable glucose levels optimises cognitive performance and enhances memory. Eating a well-balanced breakfast helps keep glucose steady, supporting brain function throughout the day. High-sugar diets can lead to cognitive impairment and mood fluctuations, increasing irritability and depression. Consistent glucose…
Brain Health Risks: Toxic Foods and Substances
Reading Time: 5 minutes Exposure to certain toxic foods and substances can greatly compromise brain health, leading to serious neurological and cognitive impairments. Mercury in larger fish such as tuna and swordfish disrupts neuronal communication and causes cognitive deficits. Solanine in green potatoes can lead to neurological issues, while excessive iron in fortified foods induces…
Too Much Stress or Feeling Down? How Nootropics Can Help Regulate Your Mood
Reading Time: 8 minutes Feeling overwhelmed or down? Discover how nootropics can help regulate your mood. Can these supplements relieve stress and help you find a sense of balance? This article explores the science behind nootropics and mood regulation, revealing their potential to reduce anxiety, boost serotonin levels, and enhance mental well-being. Whether you’re seeking…
Revolutionizing Mental Health: Unleashing Brain’s Potential
Reading Time: 6 minutes Revolutionizing mental health starts with innovative techniques focusing on the brain’s inherent potential to heal and grow. As a practitioner, I incorporate **Dr. Lisa Steel**’s nutritional, mind-body, and herbal therapies to optimise overall health. Meanwhile, Dr. Mark De Brunat uses neurofeedback and brain mapping to provide real-time insights into brain function.…
Method or Madness? Using Smart Drugs to Harmonise Logic and Innovation
Reading Time: 6 minutes Smart drugs, a growing trend in the quest for cognitive enhancement, have sparked debates among researchers and innovators. Are these substances the key to unlocking untapped potential or a dangerous path towards madness? This article delves into the science behind smart drugs and their effects on logic and innovation. By examining…
ADHD and Risk of Substance Use Disorders: Current Evidence and Prevention
Reading Time: 4 minutes Despite the long-held belief that Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is not connected to substance use disorders, recent evidence suggests a potential link between the two. This article will explore current research on ADHD and its association with the risk of developing a substance use disorder, in addition to discussing prevention…
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