August 7, 2014
by Dr. DeeAnn Visk
Studies have shown that depression-like behavior in mice correlates with abnormal electrical activity in the brain. By modulating these electrical signals, researchers have fixed the brains of these mice and returned their behavior to normal. Scientists were startled to find that cells in the brain have an inborn ability to modulate their electrical signals back at a more normal pattern.
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February 20, 2014
by Christie Hunter
There are many great activities you can engage in every day to trigger the loop between brain matter and brain behavior. Even until old age, the brain is willing to learn new things if you are.
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January 3, 2014
by Christie Hunter
Alzheimer’s Disease, a form of dementia, is a progressive brain disease and is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States. Sufferers live an average of eight years after symptoms become noticeable, but may live up to twenty years after symptoms manifest themselves.
FB- Alzheimer's Disease is a scary word for aging adults and their loved ones. Learn the symptoms and multicomponent approach to battling this disease in this latest blog entry from Theravive.
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September 5, 2013
by Ashley Marie
It’s 11pm. Now 12am. Now 1am. Now 2am. Now 3am.
And you still haven’t fallen asleep.
During those sleepless hours, you might feel like the whole world is asleep – except you. But you are not alone.
In 2010, it was reported that the demand for sleeping pill prescriptions boosted by 60% in the United States.[1] Moreover, one in three Americans has difficulties falling asleep, and...
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August 21, 2013
by Ashley Marie
WEDNESDAY WISDOM
Our world has been shaped by the brilliance of both male and female minds. Notable men include Sir Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein, Leonardo da Vinci, and Sigmund Freud. And notable women include Charlotte Brontë, Margaret Thatcher, Barbara Walters, and Caroline Herschel.
However, it remains a relatively taboo question to ask whether there are differences between the male and...
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August 11, 2013
by Ashley Marie
Edgar Allan Poe pointed to an intriguing question:
Does the highest form of human genius require a certain level of mental instability?
The idea of a mad scientist, a mad artist, or a mad genius is not novel. William Blake’s poetry was made that much more alluring, that much more brilliant by his mental instability. Lord Tennyson’s mood swings unveil an internal struggle between the s...
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August 7, 2013
by Ashley Marie
Music is an integral part of our lives. Music can help you relax after a long day of work, it can boost your energy while going for a run, it can make a date just all that more romantic, it can allow you to escape from your worries on a long car drive, and it can energize a night out with your friends.
But did you know that music could also help improve your mental concentration?
This article ex...
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July 31, 2013
by Ashley Marie
Learning to speak another language takes time and effort, but the benefits outweigh the costs.
A new language can grant you access to a new culture, open your mind to fascinating literature, allow you to explore a faraway city, and view the world from a different perspective.
By learning Portuguese, you can learn to dance to Bossa Nova like an authentic Brazilian. By learning German, you can let...
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July 24, 2013
by Ashley Marie
The last article in our series on brainpower addressed the relationship between diet and mental capacity. But eating your way to a smarter brain is not enough.
You should also actively exercise your brain muscles. In the same way that you might go for a jog to tone your legs, you should also give your brain a workout to sharpen your thinking.
Benefits of Brain Exercises
In a fascinating study o...
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July 17, 2013
by Ashley Marie
Most of us try to incorporate healthy foods into our meals. Balanced diets help us maintain a healthy weight, fight disease, build muscle, and improve our general well being.
But have you considered the relationship between your diet and your brain?
As part of my series on brainpower, this week I will outline some foods that help enhance your mental capacity.
Brilliant Breakfast
According to Dean ...
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