I prepared a summary to introduce you to this topic: Models of consciousness aim to inspire new experimental protocols and aid interpretation of empirical evidence to reveal the structure of conscious experience. Nevertheless, no current model is univocally accepted on either theoretical or empirical grounds. The four current and major neuroscientific theories of conscious experience […]
I prepared a summary to introduce you to this topic: The crucial brain reward neurotransmitter activated by addictive drugs is dopamine, specifically in the “second-stage” ventral tegmental area to nucleus accumbens link in the brain’s reward circuitry. This has been learned over many decades of research, and is based upon many congruent findings. When we […]
* dedicated to our dearest Li, who is an expert professional on the treatment of addictions 🙂 I prepared this summary to introduce you to the topic: Addiction, or substance use disorder, is a primary and chronic disease of the brain reward, motivation, memory and related circuitry. This is characterized by compulsive drug craving, seeking […]
For more information on mental health or #YaleMedicine, visit: https://www.yalemedicine.org/conditio…. For many people, depression turns out to be one of the most disabling illnesses that we have in society. Despite the treatments that we have available, many people are not responding that well. It’s a disorder that can be very disabling in society. It’s also […]
I prepared this summary to introduce you to the topic: The Higgs boson is the fundamental particle associated with the Higgs field, a field that gives mass to other fundamental particles such as electrons and quarks. A particle’s mass determines how much it resists changing its speed or position when it encounters a force. https://brainperks4u.wordpress.com/2019/03/16/higgs-boson-theory-explained-in-a-simply-way-elt-esl-activities/ […]
*Dedicated to our dearest ‘Li’ 🙂 Our society is becoming more sexless The 7 Principles of a successful marriage 69% of our problems are not solvable How to become a master at conflict resolution Non-Cuddlers Have an Awful Sex Life! Men struggling to figure out where they fit into society What do women really want […]
How we can better understand the world around us? Mathematics is about finding better ways of reasoning. But for many applied mathematicians, the primary mission is to shape their minds in a way that gets them closer to the truth. The calculations are secondary, the real question is: how we can better understand the world […]
I prepared this summary for you to have some background and understanding of the topic: Double helix, as related to genomics, is a term used to describe the physical structure of DNA. A DNA molecule is made up of two linked strands that wind around each other to resemble a twisted ladder in a helix-like […]
Mg is a coenzyme and mineral that reduces the chances of getting dementia and other neurodegenerative disorders and diseases. Magnesium is required as a coenzyme to convert tryptophan to serotonin, a neurotransmitter recognized as a major determinant of mental health and mood. Magnesium intake is linked to improved cognitive function and has shown potential in […]
Not getting enough omega-3s is as bad as smoking ! 80% of people globally (and ~95% of people in the US) don’t get enough omega-3s (EPA & DHA). In this video, expect to learn: Rhonda Patrick (@foundmyfitness) / X. Ph. D in biomedical science interested in nutrition, brain & ageing. Dr. Rhonda Patrick earned her […]
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