| Brain Health - Mental Health - Your brain is a terrible thing to lose - its health is priority-one!
The health of our brain is priority-one for senior fitness. Our quality of life is totally dependent on our ability to correctly experience the world around us, interpret its meaning, store and retrieve memories, process our emotional reactions to our experiences and function in human society. While understanding of the brain's operation is far from complete, much is understood about factors that damage the brain and cogitative function, as well as factors that enhance brain health, memory, emotional health, learning and thinking. There are things we can do to foster a well-functioning brain, and things we can avoid or correct to limit the damage acquired over a lifetime.
Neurotransmitter levels and balance The first such area centers on neurotransmitter balance and the measurement and correction of imbalances. The endocrine system, producing the hormones of the body, is directed by the brain, and consequently dependent on neurotransmitter levels and their balance. While treating hormone changes that occur with aging is becoming more accepted as an anti-aging strategy, correcting neurotransmitter imbalances is not as respected as a strategy for improving health. Correcting neurotransmitter levels should rightly be the primary consideration because when this balance is accomplished, hormone levels often normalize on their own. Conversely, improving some hormonal disturbances will correct neurotransmitter production and balance.
While the brain produces many chemicals, those with major impact include serotonin, dopamine, GABA, norepinephrine, epinephrine, acetylcholine and glutamate. Neurotransmitters (NTs) are broadly classed as excitatory or inhibitory, and this is where the balance factor comes into play - excitatory NTs ramp up certain functions of the brain and body while inhibitory NTs regulate them down, keeping the body's systems under control. Any deficiency or excess of a NT, or incorrect dynamic balance of NTs can lead to a veritable circus of mental and physical malfunctions.
Some causes of NT disruption
Dieting: limiting intake of nutrients below critical levels, which is common with numerous fad diets, can shift NT balance and production. Diets that eliminate sources for one of the macro-nutrients (fats, proteins or carbohydrates) will guarantee disruption. Severe low carb diets will deplete serotonin levels in as little as three weeks.
Medications: Many medications affect NT levels. Diet pills stimulants, narcotics, virtually all recreational drugs and most psychotropics alter NT production.
Aging: As we age brain cells get worse at making NTs; research shows that about 60% of adults over 40 years of age have some neurotransmitter deficiencies - not a comforting statistic.
Heavy Metal Toxicity: Mercury, lead, cadmium, aluminum and arsenic are toxic metals that are evaluated in hair/tissue analysis and blood testing. All are found in our bodies, but elevated levels disrupt hormonal and NT function.
Inflammation: Inflammatory processes occuring anywhere in the body will upset the normal balance of NTs. For example, inflammation interferes with the conversion of tryptophan to 5-HTP, reducing production of serotonin.
Hormone imbalance: As we stated above, imbalance in hormone levels is interactive with NT levels and balance - one effects the other, and achieving balance of NTs requires attention to hormone levels as aging progresses.
Genetic limitations: Some people are born with defective or impaired chemical systems for production and regulation of NTs - they usually have developmental and behavioral problems at an early age. They usually have relatives with mental illness and experience progressive symptoms and disability with aging.
Neurotransmitter imbalance is popularly treated by using drugs to increase serotonin levels regardless of an individual's NT levels or balance - they are rarely measured before doctors hand out happy pills; mostly the SSRIs (selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors) such as Paxil, Prozac, Zoltoft. All these drugs have well-known and nasty side effects because they interfere with critical chemical processes that effect other NTs production. They work well in only about 30% of cases, and generally only slightly better than placebo. A more permanent and lasting solution for the majority of the population is restoration of correct nutrition and correction of lifestyle to permit less stress and better sleep.
Keeping a Healthy Brain With the exception of genetic deficiencies, most of the above-mentioned causes can be undone by lifestyle and nutritional changes or use of alternative therapies such as acupuncture, reflexology, hypnosis, NLP, EFT and meditation. Just plain walking has been shown to be as effective as Prozac for depression.
The primary support for both NT balance and hormone balance, however, is proper nutrition. Neurotransmitter health is absolutely dependent on a balanced diet with proper amounts and types of proteins, fats and carbohydrates - no food group can be eliminated for long without serious consequences to brain health. Neurotoxins such as alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, MSG and sugar should be reduced or avoided. Vitamins B6, B12, Riboflavin and niacin are seen to be deficient in a high percentage of depressed people; restoring proper levels can make it melt away. Magnesium deficiency is widespread in the US, averaging about 250 mg/day, while 650mg/day is needed for minimal health; magnesium deficiency is linked to depression and causative in many cases.
Two thirds of the brain is fat, and the essential fatty acids alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and linoleic acid (LA) and other short-chain omega-3 fats such as EPA and DHA are essential to brain and NT function. Using Fat blockers for diet purposes is a sure way to become deficient in these important brain nutrients as well as the fat-soluble vitamins A, E and D. Mountains of research are now showing that vitamin D deficiencies are causative for many of the degenerative diseases of aging, including depression and likely Alzheimer's disease.
Most NTs are made from proteins or amino acids. The ability to digest and assimilate proteins decreases with age, primarily because of reduced production of Hydrochloric acid in the stomach and reduced pepsin production. Getting amino acids across the blood-brain barrier is a complex process, but starts with digesting enough protein - from 40 to 70 grams per day for a sedentary person, and up to 150 grams for an athlete. Serotonin is made from tryptophan, an amino acid that is sparse in nature and hard to get into the brain because it competes with other amino acids for transport. It actually requires carbohydrates, and the production of insulin to move into the brain. That is why sugared anything is looked at as a mood enhancer, because the insulin increase effects transport of tryptophan into the brain and seronoin increases and we feel better.
Serotonin is the primary NT involved in mood and appetite regulation, and needs carbohydrates for its production, explaining why extended low-carb diets lead to yo-yo cravings, binging, bulimia, seasonal affective disorder, and for women, more severe bouts of PMS. It also explains why people with low serotonin levels, like those under excess stress, depression, and the elderly gravitate to sweets to get them out of the dumps. Low serotonin leads to insomnia and heightened experience of pain - the body experiences more pain and life hurts more.
Much of this information was taken from an article series by Dr. Sharon Norling, M.D. who practices integrative medicine in Westlake Village CA (818)707-9355
Strategy: Eliminate heavy metals; get your levels tested and work with an integrative physician to reduce their levels.
Strategy: Knock down inflammation with anti-inflammatory foods (raw vegetables and fruit, nuts, oily fish, eliminate pro-inflammatory foods (processed foods, cooked meats, sugared anything), take Cod Liver Oil.
Strategy: Eat whole, nature-made foods, preferably organic, in rich variety, with 2 times as much raw as cooked; eliminate simple sugars and starches and things that come in a box, bag or can - give up soft drinks.
Strategy: If you are unhappy, and life hurts a lot, find an integrative physician who can measure and normalize your neurotransmitters and hormones. And, seek out a practitioner of hypnosis, NLP or EFT because these healing techniques can correct brain chemistry through non-chemical means rather cheaply and rapidly.
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Most of the consumers of alcohol are either unaware of the adverse effects of it or are unable to help themselves to get rid of this hazardous habit. Researchers have shown that even a casual drinker of alcohol is at risk of various fatal diseases like short term memory loss, slow response time to stimuli, sleep disorders and many more. Though, the regular drinkers of alcohol are more at risk. Unf ...more...
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57. Dealing With The Grief Of Brain Injury
by David Joness
Post Date: 11/16/2012
There is no experience more joyful than that of childbirth; following nine months of excitement and anticipation, parents are finally provided allowed to meet their little bundle of joy. The delivery process is never easy and for many waiting patiently; constant thoughts of writhing pain will no doubt be flashing through minds however a sense of ease will ensure when realising that, as a mother; y ...more...
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58. A Brief View On Parkinson's Disease Surgery
by Sooper Cool
Post Date: 11/16/2012
Parkinson’s disease is a known disease of the CNS or the central nervous system and is highly degenerative in nature. A small cluster of brain cells which are responsible for the movement of the body die, thus resulting in involuntary body movements. This neurodegenerative disease occurs in about 1% of the general population who are above 65 years of age. While Parkinson’s comes mostly with age, i ...more...
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59. Stress Ball - Brain and Body Relaxation with Promotional Value
by Angela Bell
Post Date: 11/16/2012
There is no doubt about it - everyone is looking for a bargain these days. This is especially true with regard to health and medicine. In an age where health care costs are going through the proverbial roof, it is little wonder that many of us are scrambling to find a miracle “cure” for what ails us. And what is ailing a lot of us in the hustle and bustle we call life is simple stress. Stress ...more...
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60. Tackle the risk factors of dementia
by search zone
Post Date: 11/15/2012
Aging is sometimes responsible for memory loss and slow cognitive procedures. Dementia leads to memory and cognitive loss. It can be identified as any impact on cognitive procedures that impacts thinking, behavior and social behavior. You can find out different types of dementia and their many causes. There are also risk factors linked with dementia and these are easily identifiable. more...
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61. Pentagon Working to Improve Access to Care for Veterans with TBI
by Thomas Doehrman
Post Date: 11/15/2012
Neal Sandifer sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in 2008 after a fall from a deer stand. He now lives in a nursing home in Columbia, Mississippi, and an Associated Press story published on November 5, 2012, touched on some of the financial difficulti ...more...
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62. Caffeine Supplement Is Very Helpful To The Brain
by Daniel Jones
Post Date: 11/14/2012
We all know that our minds are mightier than imagined normally. Many of us are taught to use merely a limited part of our complete human capacity. Open intelligence highlights a vast cave of benefit within humankind. It is the key to the greatest of riches. The treasure lies in the phrase “short moments of open intelligence, repeated many times, become continuous.” This simple statement, in fact, ...more...
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63. Vitamin D May Protect Brain Against Cognitive Decline
by jay hanks
Post Date: 11/13/2012
The new studies strongly suggest that low levels of vitamin D may boost the risk of cognitive decline and, conversely, that high levels of the vitamin may be protective.
Think of the health benefits of vitamin D, and you’ll probably think of bone strength. In recent years, however, the evidence that vitamin D affects more than just bones has mounted; cardiovascular disease, cancers, stroke ...more...
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64. How to Quickly Change Your Brain Waves & Create Positive Results
by Mary Rivas
Post Date: 11/11/2012
Can goals, such as wealth, creativity, greater self-confidence and memory improvement be realized more easily by changing our brain waves?
The answer is yes! All our thoughts start out as brain waves, specific frequencies. And like radio waves, our thoughts can be transmitted from our minds to the universe. The universe responds to repetitive and consistent thoughts, especially when they ...more...
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65. How Do Child Brain Injuries Occur?
by David Joness
Post Date: 11/10/2012
There is no doubt that; giving birth, bringing a child into the world and spending a lifetime as a parent is both exhilarating, highly rewarding and most possibly one of the most difficult tasks known to man. As parents; nothing could mean more to us, than the safety and wellbeing of our children and ensuring they remain at the best of health and are able to live a full life. A happy life, free fr ...more...
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66. Holistic Fibromyalgia Treatment Has Arrived
by David Holme
Post Date: 11/10/2012
Medical researchers have spent decades trying to find the instigators behind the otherwise medically unexplained and painful fibromyalgia, known to cause painful intercourse and numerous other physical discomforts. While surgical procedures, unproven therapies and other pill-based treatments have been offered to sufferers of this horrific disorder, patients can now take solace in knowing that hol ...more...
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67. What is Yoga?
by Neil Advani
Post Date: 11/10/2012
Yoga is a generic term for physical, mental, and spiritual disciplines which originated in ancient India. It is a disciplined and systematic method to attain unity between body, mind and soul. Specifically, yoga is one of the six schools of Hindu philosophy. Yoga is about the union of a person's own consciousness and the universal consciousness. There are also six branches of yoga: • Hatha Yoga ...more...
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68. Sleep Deprivation and Brain Damage
by Suzanne Martin
Post Date: 11/09/2012
Sleep deprivation and brain damage are directly linked, especially in the case of adolescents, where sleep deprivation causes a hindrance in the development of important neurons in the brain, which results in brain damage and lasting mental illnesses which are difficult to manage on a longer term.
American researchers have discovered that acute sleep deprivation in teenagers and pre-teens ...more...
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69. Helmet Use Not ‘Solve-All' Solution for Preventing TBI
by Thomas Doehrman
Post Date: 11/09/2012
Wearing a helmet can reduce the chances of sustaining a traumatic brain injury (TBI), but helmets cannot completely prevent them. While more people used helmets between 2004 and 2010, ESPN has reported that according to a new study, ski ...more...
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70. Dementia- A Brain Disorder That Can't Be Ignored!
by David Lee
Post Date: 11/08/2012
Dementia is a disorder in the brain that is detected from symptoms like loss of ability to think and reason and remember it is not just a disease, but it is a collection of symptoms that are caused due to various diseases or conditions. In some cases it can be treated and cured and in other cases, the person having dementia may also suffer from severe depression.
There are some example ...more...
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71. L-Theanine Is A Very Effective Brain Booster
by Daniel Jones
Post Date: 11/07/2012
Too much stress can fatally affect your mental and physical well-being. A continuous psychological and physical stress can obliterate self-esteem, lead to poor academic performance, decrease some interpersonal attributes, and finally create situation of self-doubt and self-blame. Each of us is affected with stress in various ways. It is important to be conscious of our uncommon stress signs. Stres ...more...
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72. Glimpse of the large-scale brain Training Conference
by Prasant Saxsena
Post Date: 11/07/2012
The brain Academy boasts four foremost courses and life advising is an indispensible part of the entire program. They are eager to help their purchasers in accomplishing what they desire for by bringing complete alterations in their inhabits. Motivational and empowerment of clients through life advising makes certain that they accomplish what they aim for. Complete course has the sole purpose of u ...more...
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73. Concerta Alternatives Are Brain Boosters
by Daniel Jones
Post Date: 11/07/2012
The medications for Psycho stimulant to treat ADHD are now becoming more complicated. Concerta is no exception. The side effects are a matter of concern. At first, take a look at some of the advantages of using Concerta. This medication may help to abet positively some of the normal ADHD symptoms. They involve concentration improvement and extending the span of attention. Due to the effect of this ...more...
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74. We Should Always Try To Improve Concentration
by Daniel Jones
Post Date: 11/07/2012
In chemistry, concentration is called the abundance of constituent segregated by the total mass of a mixture. Again, there are four distinct types of mathematical descriptions in chemistry. They are molar concentration, mass concentration, volume concentration and number concentration. This term may be applied to any type of chemical mixture, but most often solutes in solution are referred as conc ...more...
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75. What is Down syndrome and how is it treated?
by kirti saxena
Post Date: 11/06/2012
These days most of the children are suffering from some mental and physical disorder. Some disorders are curable, while some take longtime. Most of the disorders affect only children at the age of 3 years. Down syndrome is one such disorder, which occurs due to gene translocation activity. It is a chromosomal disorder and also called as trisomy 21 or chromosome 21 trisomy. It is caused during pre ...more...
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76. Have your possibility to observer Conference on the brain Traine...
by Prasant Saxsena
Post Date: 11/06/2012
Neuro-linguistic programming is among the foremost theme of discussions as a exclusive approach for one-by-one development. It is a neurological process that is very much adept of overwhelming the matters like phobias, disquiet and psychological illness. The ultimate goal of NLP training is to help each and every individual live a better life. It is the effectiveness of NLP teaching that more and ...more...
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77. Know more about the types of brain injury
by kirti saxena
Post Date: 11/06/2012
There are many disorders in medical history, which are caused to children in both physical and mental conditions. Brain injury is also one of that. Compared to all other body parts, brain is the most important part of our system and it is the center of our nervous system. As it is the controller of the body, an injury to it, can cause a serious condition. In many hospitals, specialists prefer usi ...more...
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78. Ritalin Supplements Are Better Than Ritalin
by Daniel Jones
Post Date: 11/05/2012
The parents are becoming very upset after getting report of diagnosis of their children who are affected with ADHD. The official detection means that they are expected to do few things about this problem. The drug like Ritalin is expected probably. Many parents are suggested by healthcare professionals or teachers that they will add to the complexities of their children if they think against th ...more...
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79. New findings on Brain Chemicals May Produce New Drugs for ADHD
by Estella Wong
Post Date: 11/03/2012
Children with ADHD may have a decreased access of tryptophan and an elevated access of alanine in the brain, according to a study by the research team led by Assoc. Professor Nikolaos Venizelos of School of Health and Medical Sciences, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden. The findings were published recently in the journal, Behavioral and Brain Functions. The findings can lead to a better underst ...more...
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80. Study Reveals Possible Link Between Brain Damage, Criminal Behav...
by Stan Davis
Post Date: 11/02/2012
A recent study in Britain found that 60 percent of adult male prisoners experienced some form of a traumatic brain injury in their lives. This rate is much higher than the non-incarcerated population. In America, only 8.5 percent of the population outside of prisons reported a form of traumatic brain injury.
One of the ...more...
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81. Stay Healthy With Best Dental Services In Adelaide
by Brain Harris
Post Date: 11/02/2012
Proper dental treatment plays an essential role for leading a healthy life. If you are living in the city of Adelaide located in South Australia, you can access a variety of dental clinics. These dental clinics are professionally managed and employ eminent dentists who possess years of experience. The clinics have established a formidable reputation in the market and always focus on advanced treat ...more...
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82. The Aftermath Of A Child Brain Injury
by David Joness
Post Date: 11/01/2012
There is never anything easy, stress free or simple about an injury to the body. As fragile components that allow us to live a full life; the varying parts of our body and most particularly our spinal cord and brain must always be cared for and remain in full working condition to ensure that we face no overt challenges and can proverbially live life to the full.
As adults; a carefully and ...more...
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83. Trucking Job Mindset - Stay Sharp On The Open Road
by Annalee Chambers
Post Date: 10/30/2012
Truck driving is a demanding career, both mentally and physically. Today’s truckers drive an estimated eleven hours each day. Their minds must be sharp. They must be alert and able to focus at all times. They must be aware of everything that is going around them and ahead of them on the highways. They must be able to operate their trucks correctly in various weather conditions. Truck dri ...more...
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84. Veteran with TBI Disappears Before Being Found 1,200 Miles from ...
by Thomas Doehrman
Post Date: 10/30/2012
As is the case with any traumatic brain injury (TBI) victim, military veterans diagnosed with the “signature wound” for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan also struggle with memory and behavioral issues as part of their recoveries. 26-year-old Army Sergeant Robert Larson rece ...more...
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85. Of fish and brain health
by omics journals
Post Date: 10/30/2012
Introduction: People who eat sharks, like the mako shown here, face the risk of ingesting high levels of mercury, a toxic metal linked to health problems. You may have heard that “you are what you eat.” But in the nine months before a baby’s born, its mother’s diet can also make a big difference. And whether that mom ate fish could play an important role in her baby’s brain health, a new study re ...more...
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86. Neurologists Treat More than the Brain
by bmd kumar
Post Date: 10/29/2012
A neurologist is a kind of doctor who is trained to diagnose and treat problems with the human nervous system as this could involves treatment for diseases of the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles.
Furthermore, Neurologists are doctors that usually diagnose and treat conditions that affect the central nervous system or peripheral nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord and ...more...
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87. Life After A Child Brain Injury
by David Joness
Post Date: 10/28/2012
As parents, we do anything and everything in our power to ensure that our children have the best chance of life, are always taken care off and never face any extreme hurdles however; there are unfortunately many instances in which our parental hopes are taken away from us.
At a young age or even whilst during the delivery process; children stand at an immense risk of suffering immense injur ...more...
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88. We Should Not Ignore Memory Vitamins
by Daniel Jones
Post Date: 10/26/2012
The memory vitamins cannot be assimilated and digested through the body itself. We should consume proper vitamins and foods for memory to enhance its power. There are sensors in our body. These sensors send a message to the brain when we consume food with poor nutritional value. We should consume potential high quality memory vitamins to charge and boost the brain. It is worth considering that we ...more...
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89. The Many Signs of TBI, CTE Displayed by Junior Seau
by Thomas Doehrman
Post Date: 10/25/2012
A U-T San Diego story published on October 14, 2012, examined former NFL linebacker Junior Seau’s life in retirement and highlighted the effects of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) on football players. “Within 12 to 24 months of retiring, three out of four NFL pla ...more...
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90. How Is A Brain Tumor Diagnosed?
by eric dcosta
Post Date: 10/24/2012
If you have been diagnosed with a brain tumor in Oklahoma City, you may have all kinds of questions for your doctor. Is the tumor life threatening? What are my treatment options? The answers all depend on what type of tumor it is and what stage it has advanced to. A brain tumor (whether it is benign or malignant) is a growth of abnormal cells in the brain. It takes up space in the skull and i ...more...
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91. Traumatic Brain Injuries And Children
by David Joness
Post Date: 10/24/2012
Whatever our age may be, there is nothing more traumatic then suffering an injury to our body, injury that may affect our neurological and motor function and change our lives forever which is often why we treat our spines and brains like golden glass; parts of us which remain continually vulnerable and must at all times be treated with care. As adults we can do as much as possible to care for our ...more...
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92. Despite Helmet Use, Brain Injuries Common for Winter Athletes
by Thomas Metier
Post Date: 10/23/2012
A recent report presented at the American College of Emergency Physicians' (ACEP) annual Scientific Assembly says that while more skiers and snowboarders are wearing helmets, head injuries related to winter sports are increasing. The study said that in 2004, there were 9,308 head injury-related hospital visits from skiers and snowboarders. In 2010, that number jumped to 14,947, an increase of near ...more...
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93. Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery in India, at Low Cost Deep Brain ...
by Pankaj Najpal
Post Date: 10/22/2012
Deep Brain Stimulation India
Deep Brain Stimulation is a surgical treatment involving the implantation of a medical device called a brain pacemaker, which sends electrical impulses to specific parts of the brain. DBS in select brain regions has provided remarkable therapeutic benefits for otherwise treatment-resistant movement and affective disorders such as Chronic pain, Parkinson's disea ...more...
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94. Ventriculoperitoneal (V P) shunting for hydrocephalus in India
by AarexMedical Service
Post Date: 10/22/2012
What is the VP shunt?
The VP shunt is a commonly performed neurosurgical procedure in India for the treatment of hydrocephalus, a condition in which there is a buildup of excess pressure within the brain. This procedure aims to transfer excess fluid from within the brain to either the abdominal cavity or the chest region of the body. The transfer of this excess fluid normalises t ...more...
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95. Basic Details about Breast Cancer Treatment
by bestcancer hospitals
Post Date: 10/20/2012
Anyone who needs breast cancer treatment, a complete and comprehensive medical center in India can properly take care of it. These medical centers which consist of some of the most skilled, knowledgeable and experienced nurses, pharmacists, therapists, counselors, dieticians, physicians, and various other professionals, are properly equipped to deliver best Breast cancer treatments and Brain tumo ...more...
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96. How Gut Microbes May Affect the Brain
by Eric Lancaster
Post Date: 10/19/2012
The human gut holds about 100 trillion bacteria, and many of these are beneficial strains that keep the intestines healthy and assist with nutrient absorption. These microbes also produce many substances on their own, including not only vitamins but also serotonin, the neurotransmitter associated with feelings of relaxation and contentment. In fact, the gut actually contains 95 percent of the b ...more...
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97. The Users Know The Value Of Focus Pills
by Daniel Jones
Post Date: 10/18/2012
The brain is the most demanding part of our body. In fact, the brain needs blood and nutrition according to its size. The brain pills help to increase the blood circulation to our brain. Since the blood carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain, more blood flow to the brain means better health of the brain which helps to improve concentration along with better focus and more mental clarity. One of ...more...
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98. Military, Civilian Health Experts Combat Soldier Depression
by Stan Davis
Post Date: 10/17/2012
Fort Campbell, which sits on the border between Kentucky and Tennessee, hosted a gathering of military officials and mental health experts as they discussed a growing epidemic in our armed forces: soldiers battling depression brought on by combat-related brain injuries.
Soldiers returning from war zones must overcome several obstacles as they reintegrate in American society, such as post t ...more...
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99. Woman Injures Brain, Wakes with Skull in Stomach
by Thomas Metier
Post Date: 10/17/2012
Jamie Hilton, a former beauty queen, was fishing with her husband when she fell 12 feet and hit her head on a culvert. While she was unconscious, doctors noticed that her brain was swelling at a considerable rate. If they did not act fast, it would grow too large for her skull, and the consequences would be catastrophic. The doctors performed a hemicraniectomy, which involves removing a portion of ...more...
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100. The Brain Requires Rest And Stimulants Both
by Daniel Jones
Post Date: 10/17/2012
The human body needs rest and the human brain needs sleep. There is very subtle difference between rest and sleep. During rest our heart rate and respiration slow down and the level of adrenalin decreases. But we fall into sleeping due to diminishing brain activity. The exciting fact here is that even in sleeping our brain needs some stimulation. This is why we experience dream, though we cannot r ...more...
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