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Information, news, useful articles about brain health. Different professionals propose advice, tricks, and recommendations that may help keep your brain balanced

Stress and Aging: Is Your Stress Aging You?

May 3, 2018 - Puja Sethi

You wake up in the morning and look in the mirror and ask yourself “why do my eyes look so tired? Have I put on […]

Ambidextrous Brains: How Handedness Affects the Brain

May 1, 2018 - Jacquelyn Brown

Being truly ambidextrous means that an individual is able to use both their right and left hand equally well. The ability to do simple tasks such […]

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Cognitive Distortions: What are they and How to avoid them?

April 30, 2018 - Ainhoa Arranz

What are Cognitive Distortions? What are their characteristics and consequences? What types of cognitive distortions are there? In this article, we will solve these questions […]

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Brain Reward System: A complete guide to our pleasure center

April 20, 2018 - Anna Bohren

Our brain reward system is incredible in how it functions! But what is it and how does it function? How does the brain reward system […]

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What is Epilepsy: A complete guide to this chronic disorder

April 16, 2018 - Anna Bohren

We’ve all heard of people who can’t be around flashing lights because of their epilepsy, but what is epilepsy? In this article, we will look […]

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Psychogenic Amnesia or dissociative amnesia: Complete guide to this memory loss

April 13, 2018 - Anna Bohren

Imagine going through an accident and not remembering anything surrounding the accident, including the accident itself. This is what is known as psychogenic amnesia. In […]

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Language Disorders and Speech Disorders: Types and Symptoms

April 12, 2018 - Molly Minchew

Have you ever had a hard time pronouncing things, articulating words, mixing up word meanings? These are some aspects or symptoms of language disorders. The […]

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Somatic Symptom Disorder: An in-depth guide to this illness

April 9, 2018 - Anna Bohren

Ever felt that that migraine was a tumor forming in your brain? Well, if you have somatic symptom disorder, that’s exactly how it is! In […]

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Looking at the Neuron; Its structures and their functions.

April 9, 2018 - Rupinder Bajwa

Cell body. There are around 100 billion neurons in the brain! Neurons are really small, measuring in microns (thousands of a millimetre) The smallest neuron […]

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Why We Need Closure: Your Brain on Grief

April 5, 2018 - Deepti Varathan

“I just need to know what happened.” This is the sentiment of many who have lost someone. After a tragedy like a plane crash, millions […]

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Development of Cognitive Skills; Piaget’s theory.

April 5, 2018 - Rupinder Bajwa

Crawl before you walk, walk before you run! When it comes to development, this phrase is certainly true. Before children learn to talk and are […]

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Sympathetic Nervous System: A guide to understanding how it works

April 4, 2018 - Anna Bohren

Our bodies rush with adrenaline and we get into fight-or-flight mode, which is the activation of our sympathetic nervous system. But what is it? How […]

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Neurodegenerative Diseases: Characteristics, Cures, and Prevention

April 3, 2018 - Molly Minchew

Neurodegenerative diseases- What are they? Neurodegenerative diseases are characterized by damage to the nervous system, causing cognitive decline and changes in brain functions and how the […]

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Night Terrors: What are they and what to do about them

April 3, 2018 - Andrea García Cerdán

Night Terrors. Have you ever been woken up in the middle of the night by the sound of your child screaming? Does it seem like […]

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What is a Realist? How to Tell if You Have a Realist Personality

March 29, 2018 - Radiyyah Hussein

What is a realist? Do you think you might be one? A realist is someone who can look at things as they are in life […]

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REM Sleep: There's More Behind "Shut-Eye" Than You May Think

Light Sleep: Do you wake up feeling refreshed?

March 28, 2018 - Anna Bohren

Sometimes you just don’t wake up feeling refreshed. Why is that? In this article, we will answer: what is light sleep, what are the sleep […]

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Dysthymia: Persistent Depressive Disorder- What is it and Symptoms

March 27, 2018 - Andrea García Cerdán

We’ve all been “there”, where we find ourselves more down than usual, we don’t feel like doing anything and have a constant feeling of apathy. […]

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Retrograde amnesia: Forgetting your past completely

March 26, 2018 - Anna Bohren

Imagine forgetting everything from the past decade and being completely unable to recall those years. In this article, we will find out what retrograde amnesia […]

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Brain Gym: 16 Activities That Will Help Your Brain Stay Younger

March 20, 2018 - Andrea García Cerdán

Brain Gym for a healthy mind. A few years ago, we started to learn about the importance of training our brains. Today we know that […]

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Brain based learning: What is it and how to apply it

March 20, 2018 - Cepee Tabibian

What is brain based learning, and why it matters. Brain bases learning is a new perspective in teaching and learning that is based on using technology and knowledge of the […]

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Understanding the brain and neurotransmitters

The different types of neurotransmitters: What are they?

March 20, 2018 - Jessica Prashad

You’ve probably heard of how dopamine plays a role in feelings of pleasure, or how serotonin levels influence depression. This barely scratches the surface when […]

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Are You Ready To Make A Change? Tips for How To Start Working Out

March 19, 2018 - Andrea García Cerdán

Have you tried to start working out before but you gave up when it got hard? Do you want to start again, but you’re not […]

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Brain plasticity; Rewiring the brain

March 15, 2018 - Rupinder Bajwa

Once upon a time, researchers and scientist theorised that the brain stops developing within the first few years of life. The connections the brain makes […]

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Nomophobia: Fear being away from your phone?

March 14, 2018 - Anna Bohren

Do you ever feel anxiety because you’re away from your phone? Do you always use your phone to look up things you don’t know? Maybe […]

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Hypertension: A complete guide to high blood pressure

March 14, 2018 - Anna Bohren

“I was walking down to the supermarket and started to feel vision problems, headache, chest pain, difficulty breathing and pounding in my chest and ears”. […]

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Anterograde Amnesia: Familiar faces become strangers

March 7, 2018 - Patrick Agresz

Anterograde Amnesia: Imagine yourself wandering up and down the streets not finding back home. Well, the solution is simple, looking for a taxi or ask […]

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Cognitive Dissonance: How Does it Influence How We Think?

March 7, 2018 - Anna Bohren

Have you ever felt one way but did the opposite? Or have you ever had two different opinions about the same thing? You’ve experienced cognitive […]

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Dysphasia: Difficulty with comprehension of spoken or written language

March 5, 2018 - Anna Bohren

Imagine not being about to sing your favorite song, or not being able to write or say how you feel or what you are thinking. […]

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Stages of Grief: Complete guide on what stages to expect when grieving

March 1, 2018 - Anna Bohren

Everybody grieves at some point in their life… but what is grief? What are the different stages of grief? How does grief affect the body? […]

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Probiotics: Everything you need to know about our friendly bacteria

February 26, 2018 - Anna Bohren

What are probiotics? Where do I find probiotics? How do probiotics affect my health? Can I eat too many probiotics? These are all questions that […]

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Not Sure If You Should Take The Leap? Cognitive Benefits of Learning Foreign Languages

February 26, 2018 - Rupinder Bajwa

We may not look back on our foreign language classes at school with much fondness.However, after reading about the following benefits of learning foreign languages, […]

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Fighting Fear: Living with Panic Disorder

February 25, 2018 - Deepti Varathan

You’re sitting in an airplane, clenching the armrests with your fingers when your heart starts pounding. Maybe the walls feel like they’re closing in on […]

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Mindfulness can change your brain? Find out how it relates to brain shape

February 23, 2018 - Radiyyah Hussein

Mindfulness occurs when your mind is at peace with what is present and you fully conscious of what is going on around you. Similar to […]

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Emotional memories: How emotions help you remember

February 22, 2018 - Marcela Salazar

Have you ever wondered why are there situations you can remember better and more vividly than others? How you might even experience an intense emotion […]

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Sex differences in the brain: Is there a male and a female brain?

February 20, 2018 - Marcela Salazar

For many years, science has tried to explain how women and men are different beyond sexual traits. On this matter, research continues on how sex differences […]

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Types of exercise: Different types of exercise and their benefits

February 19, 2018 - Rupinder Bajwa

Types of exercise. Cue the groans! This blog post is all about the benefits of different types of exercise. Yes! You read that correctly! Although […]

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Cognitive Reserve: What it is, Aging, Alzheimer’s and How To Improve It

February 15, 2018 - Molly Minchew

We often talk about cognitive reserve when referring to someone who takes care of their brain health, who has the ability to decrease cognitive decline […]

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Brain seizures: When The Brain Has Too Much Energy

February 13, 2018 - Patrick Agresz

Brain seizures: Some of us have to deal with them every single day, whilst others can be witnesses of someone having a brain seizure. Most […]

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The Effects of Sugar on the Brain: Everything you need to know

February 13, 2018 - Anna Bohren

We are always hearing about how sugar is bad for us, but how does it affect us? How does sugar affect our brains? In this […]

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How to Improve Your Short-Term Memory: Study Tips to Remember Everything

February 11, 2018 - Radiyyah Hussein

If you want to improve your short-term memory, look no further for some ways to help you out. Your short-term memory is what allows you […]

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Amygdala: The powerhouse of emotions

February 9, 2018 - Jessica Taylor

Our brain is a palace of structures. It dictates everything we do, how we think, how we behave and how we feel. In this article, […]

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Stroke: A useful guide to everything you need to know about strokes

February 5, 2018 - Alejandra Salazar

There are approximately thousands of people who suffer from headaches, migraines, neck pains, etc. but what happens when these symptoms become acuter and are followed […]

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Hypnotherapy: What is it, what are the different types and treatments?

January 29, 2018 - Anna Bohren

Hypnotherapy. Have you ever thought of being hypnotized? In this article, we answer some questions you might have: what is hypnotherapy, what are the different […]

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Endorphins: Learn everything you need to know about the feel-good chemicals

January 15, 2018 - Patrick Agresz

Endorphins is a word you have probably heard of, but do you know what it means? Whether it is the feeling of riding a roller […]

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Demyelinating Diseases: A useful guide to diseases involving myelin

January 11, 2018 - Alejandra Salazar

What are the types of demyelinating diseases that affect the central nervous system? In this article, we answer all your questions: functions of myelin, causes […]

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Sensory Integration Therapy: What is it and who benefits from it?

January 8, 2018 - Jenna Buono

Sensory integration therapy. Sensory integration refers to the brain’s ability to organize sensory information that comes from our surroundings. Sensations come in as perception and […]

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12 pairs of cranial nerves: What are they and what are their functions?

January 2, 2018 - Alejandra Salazar

12 pairs of cranial nerves enable us to perform our daily routine in a comfortable and efficient way, as they take part of the information […]

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Emotional Dependence: Information and advice on this dangerous addiction

November 28, 2017 - Alejandra Salazar

“They made us believe that each one of us is the half of an orange and that life only makes sense when u find that […]

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Cerebellum: Much more than motor coordination

November 22, 2017 - Alejandra Salazar

It is likely that a few seconds ago before you arrived here you were typing on your computer or phone. We do it quickly and […]

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Meditation for Depression: Alternative treatments to cure complex disorders

November 21, 2017 - Patrick Agresz

Meditation for depression. Some call it a powerful tool to increase attention and focus whereas others are repelled by the thought of just sitting around, […]

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Hypersomnia: What it is, and how it impacts your health

November 9, 2017 - Jessica Taylor

We often hear about how people can’t seem to fall asleep, thus leading to people pulling all-nighters. In reality most are trying to go to […]

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Dyspraxia: Is your child clumsy? A reason for this could be this condition

November 2, 2017 - Patrick Agresz

Dyspraxia. It is commonly seen nowadays: On the one hand, you have the group of children that seems to be able to have no problems […]

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Cognitive Learning: A Guide to Types of Learning

October 31, 2017 - Mario de Vicente

Whether you realize it or not, cognitive learning has played an important role in your life ever since you were a baby. You learn through […]

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Internet Addiction: Guide to understanding and addressing the problem

October 18, 2017 - Andrea García Cerdán

Does your child spend too much time on his mobile phone? The answer is very likely to be yes. In this article, you will find […]

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Brain Zaps: A glimpse into the jolting brain phenomena

October 17, 2017 - Jessica Taylor

Ever been shocked by your outlet when you’re going to plug in a charger? It feels like a little prick on your finger, followed by […]

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Highly Sensitive People: This is how they see the world

October 16, 2017 - Andrea García Cerdán

Do you often need to escape from your surroundings to “recharge”? Do you often feel overwhelmed in certain environments? Are you easily excited? You may […]

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Orthorexia Nervosa: The eating disorder that’s taking over

September 22, 2017 - Alejandra Salazar

Orthorexia Nervosa. Eating healthy has become the main subject today in social media. There has been a craze over who is the fittest and who […]

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Nucleus Accumbens: What is it, functions, anatomy, diseases.

September 20, 2017 - Andrea García Cerdán

The nucleus accumbens is a brain structure that is part of our pleasure and reward system. It activates our motivation and allows willpower to translate […]

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Grieving: Complete guide to what is it, phases, symptoms, and tips

September 18, 2017 - Andrea García Cerdán

When we lose a loved one we start to have all kinds of negative feelings and emotions. Grieving is a normal process when we lose […]

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Mental Health: What Is It and How to Be Mentally Healthy

September 6, 2017 - Alejandra Salazar

What is mental health? We all want to be healthy and enjoy a general well-being, but this is impossible if we are not mentally healthy. […]

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Brain Hemispheres: Everything you need to know

September 1, 2017 - Andrea García Cerdán

What are the functions of each brain hemispheres? What does each half of our brain do? Is it true that the left hemisphere is the […]

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Autoimmune Disease: What are they, symptoms and treatment.

August 29, 2017 - Jessica Taylor

Commonly referenced by those who have autoimmune diseases, these types of diseases are often invisible. Sometimes, when looking at a person, you can often tell […]

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Rote Learning: Retaining Information Without Deepening Its Meaning

August 25, 2017 - Alejandra Salazar

Do you remember when you learned to multiply? You repeat the same multiplication tables over and over. This is a technique called rote learning. Do […]

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Addiction: From Drugs to Brain to Behavior

August 18, 2017 - Valerie Sidelkivska

Addiction is a very common concept in today’s society. When we think about addiction, we usually picture drug addicts, looking for another fix. Addiction, however, […]

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Adrenalin or Epinephrine: A Useful Guide with Questions and Answers

August 17, 2017 - Alejandra Salazar

Learn all about Adrenalin (epinephrine): What it is and what does it do, characteristics, functions, effects, release, what happens when we have an excess, its […]

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Erectile Dysfunction: Brief Treatment Guide on How to Overcome It

August 16, 2017 - Alejandra Salazar

Erectile Dysfunction: Brief treatment guide in how to overcome it. The level of daily stress is enough to encourage situations in which you are not […]

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Agoraphobia: Fear of public places and situations

August 16, 2017 - Valerie Sidelkivska

Agoraphobia can make you feel trapped and feel like you are not able to get out. It’s a mental disorder that causes you to worry […]

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Phantom Pain: The Feeling Is As Real As It Can Get!

August 14, 2017 - Valerie Sidelkivska

Phantom pain is a sensation that various individuals perceive towards a part of the body or an internal organ that doesn’t exist. This phantom pain […]

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Synesthesia: Can You Hear Colors?

August 11, 2017 - Valerie Sidelkivska

What is it like to hear colors and see sounds – people who have synesthesia might be able to give a little insight into that. […]

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Prosopagnosia: Inability To Recognize Loved Ones

August 10, 2017 - Valerie Sidelkivska

Prosopagnosia or face blindness is quite a devastating condition. Imagine, suddenly finding yourself at a position where you are unable to recognize your family and […]

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Limbic System Functions: Limbo With Your Limbic System

August 9, 2017 - Radiyyah Hussein

Your limbic system functions range from regulating your emotions to storing your memories to even helping you to learn new information. Your limbic system is […]

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Placebo Effect: What is it and how does it work?

August 8, 2017 - Valerie Sidelkivska

The medical and scientific community has recognized the placebo effect for many years. For a person that is not involved with science, the phrase might […]

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Optogenetics: An all powerful revolutionary technique?

August 8, 2017 - Valerie Sidelkivska

Optogenetics is a new form of stimulating and controlling cells in the living tissue. Research is advancing in ways that we have not thought imaginable […]

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Benefits of exercise on the brain: How does exercise help?

August 7, 2017 - Jessica Prashad

You’ve probably heard before how the brain is “like a muscle” and just like our other muscles, we need to exercise it regularly. But how […]

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Microsleep: What is it, symptoms and dangers of sleep deprivation

August 7, 2017 - Valerie Sidelkivska

Microsleep is such a common that many don’t even realize the real-life dangers of it. It is one thing to doze off in class for […]

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Neuroimaging: What is it and how can it map the brain?

August 4, 2017 - Valerie Sidelkivska

One of the ways psychology has progressed came from the use of various neuroimaging methods. In terms of experimental psychology history, neuroimaging started with the cognitive […]

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Experimental Psychology: Learn everything about its history

August 2, 2017 - Valerie Sidelkivska

The field of experimental psychology branches out into many various sub-fields and directions with people believing in various things. Even now scientists do not have a […]

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