Dopamine Brain Function?
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Dopamine
Dopamine is a chemical in the brain that is thought to be affected by ADHD. This neurotransmitter is involved in the brain's regulation of... Read more »
More on Sex and Bipolar: The Dopamine (Dis)Connection
This is the third article in our conversation on sex and bipolar. As I mentioned in my two earlier pieces, there has been a lot written... Read more »
NY Times Articles Report Important Research on Brain Function
Earlier in May, The New York Times ran two interesting articles concerning some of the latest information on brain research. I think both... Read more »
Memory, Brain Function, and REM Sleep: Are They Related?
In my last blog we discussed at length the different stages of sleep, namely non-REM and REM, the biological need for sleep to stay alive,... Read more »
Meditation Improves Brain Function
Scientists used to believe the connections among the brain nerve cells were set early in life and did not change in adulthood. However,... Read more »
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New MRI Can Track Dopamine in the Brain
Scientists at MIT have developed a new type of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) sensor that can track the movement of dopamine in the brain. The... Read more »
Why Brain Work is So Important to Brain Health
Scientific studies about the brain are rapidly changing our understanding about how to maintain the brain’s function as we age. It’s becoming... Read more »
Scientists link gene function to skin, brain cancer
Georgetown University researchers have identified a gene that they say ceases to function in two aggressive forms of cancer. The scientists found... Read more »
Brain Function May Drop Quickly Before Alzheimer's
A new study suggests doctors should pay close attention when people begin showing signs of mild cognitive impairment. A study of 1,158 patients found... Read more »
Clue to ADHD brain chemistry found
A difference in the part of the brain responsible for feelings of reward and motivation may be linked to inattention and other ADHD symptoms, a new... Read more »
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