Brain Babel

CPTSD and PTSD Are Both Results of Trauma, but What's the Difference Between the Two? Doctors Explain

CPTSD and PTSD Are Both Results of Trauma, but What's the Difference Between the Two? Doctors Explain Most of us are familiar with the term post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and some of the signs: A feeling of always being on edge, easily startled, and having strong, negative reactions under safe, ordinary circumstances.However, there’s another form of PTSD called complex PTSD (CPTSD), which m...

Gut Microbe Secreted Molecule Linked to Formation of New Nerve Cells in Adult Brain - Neuroscience News

Gut Microbe Secreted Molecule Linked to Formation of New Nerve Cells in Adult Brain - Neuroscience News Gut microbes that metabolize tryptophan secrete indoles that stimulate the development of new neurons in the adult brain.

Make brain health a priority as normalcy returns | Tompkins Weekly

Make brain health a priority as normalcy returns | Tompkins Weekly With COVID-19 vaccines rolling out across the country, many Americans are looking forward to resuming their lives and returning to normal. This June, during Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month,

Primary care doctors can help preserve brain health

Primary care doctors can help preserve brain health Assessing adults for six heart risk factors and encouraging them to follow seven healthy behaviors would help primary care doctors preserve their patients' brain health, according to a new report.

Depression and anxiety linked to lower levels of heart health in young adults

Depression and anxiety linked to lower levels of heart health in young adults People between the ages of 18 and 34 with depression or anxiety may be more likely to have risk factors for cardiovascular disease, new research finds.

"You love your child unconditionally and will do anything for them. That 24/7 job is hard enough, but with something extra like AD/HD, your job as a parent can feel overwhelming, exhausting, and somewhat of a marathon..."

Take Care of Your Brain, Take Care of YOU

Take Care of Your Brain, Take Care of YOU Lauren Zimet outlines Dr. Paul Nussbaum's tips on taking care of your brain and creating a proactive, brain-healthy lifestyle.

Hormones are key in brain health differences between men and women

Hormones are key in brain health differences between men and women The brains of women and men react differently to disease, and disparities are linked to differing hormone exposures at key periods of life.

Keeping your brain sharp isn't about working more puzzles

Keeping your brain sharp isn't about working more puzzles At least 40% of dementias can be prevented and mental decline can be delayed by tackling a variety of modifiable risk factors, including many associated with heart attack and stroke.

San Diegans Share COVID-Related Mental Health Stories, Doctor Shares Tool for Daily Brain Health Checks

San Diegans Share COVID-Related Mental Health Stories, Doctor Shares Tool for Daily Brain Health Checks Have you felt the pandemic blues? If the answer is yes, doctors say you’re not alone and there’s a tool you can use to check your mental health daily.

Starting the Day off With Chocolate Could Have Unexpected Benefits - Neuroscience News

Starting the Day off With Chocolate Could Have Unexpected Benefits - Neuroscience News For postmenopausal women, eating 100g of chocolate within an hour of waking in the morning helped burn body fat and decrease blood sugar levels.

The neuroscience of psychedelics: This is your brain on drugs (literally)

The neuroscience of psychedelics: This is your brain on drugs (literally) En vogue in psychiatry, neuroscientists are looking to see what’s going on under the hood of your trip.