
Can Hypertension During Pregnancy Cause Neurological Problems?
Neurology, Pre-eclampsia Did you know getting temporary abnormalities during pregnancy can have long-lasting consequences in the long run? A study published in the American Academy of Neurology gives us a perfect example to solidify this hypothesis. Pre-eclampsia,…

The Connection Between Mind-Wandering And Mental Illness
Cognitive NeuroscienceIt happens when you’re listening to good music at the opera. It also happens while waiting for the traffic light to turn green. It may be happening right now. And you don’t even know it. You are perhaps daydreaming. Also known as mind…

Don’t Stay Depressed for too Long, Take Care of Things Naturally
Behavioral NeuroscienceDo you know what depression is?
You are losing your appetite, feelings of hopelessness overwhelm you, nothing interests you, you don’t care whether you live or die, feelings of discontent, anger and guilt weigh you down. Have you ever…

Addiction and the Brain: Here’s How Addiction Hijacks the Brain
Systems NeuroscienceThe brain is the most complex organ in the human body. You need your brain performing at peak levels for even the most basic functions such as eating, sleeping, and even walking. We constantly adapt to our environment when the brain performs…

How You Damage Your Brain Without Knowing
NeuroanatomyMost people will agree that the brain is the most important organ in the body. It is the seat of all the memories and behavioral traits that define a person, and it is in charge of controlling the rest of the body. While most people are aware…

Mood Swings
Behavioral NeuroscienceWhat are mood swings?
Mood swings is a medical condition involving rapid and often extreme fluctuations in the emotional state of a person. It manifests as sudden switches from experiencing feelings of wellbeing and happiness to feelings…

Virtual Reality Can Help Cure Anxiety, Depression and PTSD
Behavioral NeuroscienceIn the US, it is estimated that one in every five people suffers from one form of mental disorder or another, and those who don’t suffer from stress and anxiety. In fact, almost everyone experiences some level of stress and anxiety in their…

Spatial Neglect – Living in a one sided world
NeurologyIntroduction
Ever seen someone who seems not to know what is happening on their left side? Perhaps the person is blind in one eye? No. This is not a case of partial blindness. If you close your left eye, you can still see much of what is happening…

Activities to Keep your Brain Cells Healthy
Developmental NeuroscienceEvery day, several of our brain cells die. But you shouldn’t let this bit of news panic you as the death of brain cells is actually a completely normal phenomena. But what is abnormal is when our brain fails to generate new brain cells to…

