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What is brain tumor? Brain tumor is an abnormal growth of cells in the brain. Typically, cells stop dividing after they get old. But cancer cells are forever young and keep dividing. So there is a collection of cells in a certain region of the brain that grows into a tumor. Some tumors are benign […]
Are you interested in improving your attention, memory, thinking skills and ability to deal with stressful situations? Good news: “Recent research on neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to change in response to information and new activity—shows that brain cells and new pathways continue to evolve throughout life…” says mainstream newspapers like the New York Times to increase […]
“Nootropic” is a term for a dietary supplement taken primarily for its effects on the brain. Nootropics is a Greek word meaning “towards the mind”. Nootropics are an emerging class of drugs designed to improve cognitive function. Many of the cognition-enhancing “supplements” on the market make all the usual claims of “natural” enhancement – while […]
The human brain is the boss of the body. Like the cell’s mitochondria, it is the body’s powerhouse because it runs the whole show and controls the effective performance of bodily functions, issuing commands and processing information, even while we sleep. The endurance of the brain says a lot about our health. After the age […]
We live in a world where everything moves so fast. We need to perform at our best every day, and at the same time we strive to live our personal lives at our best, with no distractions to hold us back. With so many agents like social media, television and online shows that can keep […]
SPECT brain imaging of the majority of the few celiac disease patients studied show abnormalities, usually most severe in the front areas of the brain. An improvement in these abnormalities is observed with a gluten-free diet. The front of the brain is important for brain function, which controls attention, impulse control, organization, and problem solving. […]
Are there really foods for the brain? When you eat these instant processed foods you are only consuming salt, oil and preservatives which are definitely not good for you, they certainly aren’t helping your brain function. To keep your body in good health and your brain functioning above average, you need to know exactly what […]
Sie sagen, dass man einem alten Hund keine neuen Tricks beibringen kann, aber wenn es um das Gehirn geht, haben Wissenschaftler entdeckt, dass dieses alte Sprichwort einfach nicht stimmt. Das menschliche Gehirn hat eine erstaunliche Anpassungs- und Veränderungsfähigkeit – bis ins hohe Alter. Diese Fähigkeit wird als „Neuroplastizität“ bezeichnet. Mit der richtigen Stimulation kann Ihr […]