Neurotransmitters are brain chemicals that encourage communication between brain cells. These chemicals are responsible for regulating mood and sleep patterns, among other things. Certain neurotransmitters, such as dopamine, create feelings of well-being when released. Although there's no denying vigorous exercise releases endorphin, research suggests that endurance exercise, including running or jogging, may increase dopamine levels as well.
A concussion presents a serious brain injury, and depending on the severity of it, can present long term health ramifications or even death if you fail to properly take care of yourself afterward. If you want to resume your wei...
Whether you play an impact sport such as football or engage in individual competition such as gymnastics, the demands of athletics can increase the likelihood you will experience an injury. Unfortunately, some injuries can have...
If you fall hard on your back and have a headache and nausea shortly afterward, the most likely reason is that you hurt your head during the fall and that caused a concussion. However, it is also possible that another, slightl...
When constructing a low-sodium, low-protein diet, consider the patient’s clinical status and fluid-electrolyte balance in the brain. If you are willing to throw yourself into a low-sodium, low-protein diet, you should wor...
It is available in supplement form as liquids and capsules, alone or in combination with vitamin E, other vitamins, calcium and iron. Some research indicates fish oil may decrease cerebral edema, or brain swelling. Consult a he...
Spinal cord astrocytoma is a rare tumor that begins in the brain or spinal cord in cells called astrocytes. These cells, which are star-shaped, are the supporting cells of the nervous system. The spinal cord tumor usually affec...
Overall growth is affected usually within the first year of their lives as the body simply stops growing. They may drop several pounds of body fat and lose bone structure. Children with progeria's growth rates differ significan...
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