Learning & education: brain

Glymphatic System: Sleep's Role in Brain Health
Jan 26, 2024
Sleep is considered the most fundamental element of the glymphatic system activity, particularly slow-wave sleep during non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep [10]. Both sleep duration and quality influence the glymphatic system as sleep disruption results in glymphatic clearance impairment and compromises the essential removal of extracellular metabolites from the brain [9].
Connecting Your Endocannabinoid System and Mental Health
Dec 07, 2023
The endocannabinoid system serves to modulate neurotransmission at inhibitory and excitatory synapses in the brain, specifically in brain regions associated with the regulation of emotions, motivation, pain, and cognition [10-14]. Our knowledge of this system has broadened considerably in recent decades and its discovery represents a hallmark in neuroscience.
Mastering Health and Wellness: 7 Cognitive Biases Unveiled
Nov 30, 2023
Cognitive biases are prevalent human tendencies that can significantly influence how we think, make decisions, and act in various ways [1-3]. In the setting of health and wellness, these biases can have a far-reaching impact [4], both positive and negative [5].
Mind Over Matter: Nicotine for Cognitive Enhancement
Nov 16, 2023
Nicotine is a chemical compound that naturally occurs in tobacco plants. It's notorious for its addictive properties and the severe health consequences of smoking. However, when you separate nicotine from the toxic components of tobacco and view it in isolation, a different narrative emerges.
woman doing meditation
Jul 20, 2023
In this article, we are going to focus on 7 ways to naturally increase GABA in the brain, including cool tech and some awesomely therapeutic orange and lavender troches!
EXPOSOME
Apr 27, 2023
Everyday an American is potentially exposed to more than 80,000 toxic chemicals, yet their impact on neuro-diseases is not well understood. Studies have shown that exposure to toxic chemicals in the early stages of life could have permanent consequences for neurodevelopment and neurodegeneration in later life.

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