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An Illinois mom ‘came back from the dead’ after an e-scooter accident left her brain ‘hanging out of’ her head.   Savanah White, 28, and her seven-year-old son Malakye were crossing an intersection on July 24, 2024, when a car knocked them off their e-scooter. White smashed her face on the ground, breaking 26 bones and leaving part of her brain …

Eight days before my 12-year-old son Aryeh died from a rare form of brain cancer on March 23, 2023, he slipped into unconsciousness. The following afternoon, my husband and I had a long conversation about end-of-life steps with his dedicated pediatric oncologist at Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem. I almost slipped off my chair from exhaustion. Later, I climbed …

Cannabis compounds have distinct effects on brain connectivity and blood flow, study finds  PsyPost Source link

The Mediterranean diet may boost cognition & reduce your risk of developing dementia and depression. The diet is full of plant polyphenols and omega-3 fatty acids that help reduce inflammation. Choose healthy cooking methods, such as grilling or roasting, and eat fruit for dessert. The foods you eat play an essential role in staying sharp as you age, and nutrient-packed, …

What if your exhaustion wasn’t just because of family stress, work tasks and social obligations? While those things can certainly cause fatigue, it turns out iron deficiency ― which is present in roughly one-third of women who get a period ― can be the culprit. “Many people think [iron is] just another vitamin, like you just didn’t take your iron, …

Parkinson’s disease is characterized by the death of dopamine-producing neurons in a part of the brain responsible for motor movement. Now there’s fresh evidence for how these crucial brain cells are being killed off. Building on previous studies in animal models showing that as these neurons die, the remaining ones work harder, researchers from the Gladstone Institute for Neurological Disease …

Creatine shields the brain from inflammation in a rat model of chronic colitis  PsyPost Source link

Summary: A new study highlights how the brain learns to keep alcohol addiction going, not for pleasure but to escape withdrawal stress. Researchers found that a midline brain region, the PVT, became especially active when rats associated alcohol with relief from withdrawal, driving strong relapse behavior. This shows that negative reinforcement, not just positive reward, plays a key role in …

Forgetfulness, brain fog, and difficulty in concentrating are all-too-familiar complaints in today’s hectic life. Though these symptoms are most typically blamed on aging, lack of sleep, or distraction, there can be a less apparent, often undervalued offender: cortisol- the body’s natural stress hormone. But when cortisol is elevated for hours, it has a profound impact on memory and brain function. …

Breath-based meditation technique shifts brain into deeply relaxed state, study finds  PsyPost Source link