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10 things you should know about stroke
Every five minutes someone in the UK has a stroke. A stroke is a brain attack. A stroke happens due to a clot or bleed in the brain, which causes brain cells t...read more
Ageing and its consequences for people with Down's syndrome
The importance of supporting children with special needs so that they have the opportunity to acquire the necessary educational, living and social skills to equip them for adult life has been recognised for s...read more
Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia
Most people approaching retirement look forward to exploring new pursuits and basking in memories of their long and eventful lives. But for thousands of Canadians, Alzheimer's disease replaces the richness of...read more
Aspartame caused brain seizures
Aspartame is the generic name for "NutraSweet", which is owned by Monsanto Corp. FDA okayed Aspartame for limited food use in the early l980s. In June 1996, FDA sanctioned use of As...read more
Brain attack
A stroke is a brain attackA stroke is what happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off. Blood carries essential nutrients and oxygen to the brain. Without a blood supply, brain cells...read more
Causes of dementia
The most common cause of dementia in older adults is Alzheimer's disease. A German doctor in 1906, Dr Alois Alzheimer, first described the disease. He described characteristic changes in the brain tissue of a...read more
Children's mental health: feeding the next generation
Dr Neil Ward from the Department of Chemistry at Surrey University explained the influence that toxins and heavy metals can have on childrens’ behaviour.His researches ...read more
Common symptoms of a stroke
The first signs that someone has had a stroke are very sudden. Symptoms include: Symptoms of stroke numbness, weakness or paralysis on one side of the body (signs of this may be a drooping arm, le...read more
Cross-train your brain
Millions of people pursue exercise regimens to help them stay physically fit as they age. But what can you do to help your mind stay resilient and youthful as you grow older? The good news is, quite a lot. He...read more
Damage to the brain
A stroke causes damage to the brain, which affects how the body worksBecause stroke is a brain injury, the effects, or symptoms, will depend on the part of the brain that is affected.Every st...read more
Dementia: general information
Dementia is not a specific disease. It is a descriptive term for a collection of symptoms that can be caused by a number of disorders that affect the brain. People with dementia have significantly impairedDescription of dementia
Dementia is typically a problem of later adulthood and old age, although it occurs in younger adults as well. A slow, steady and progressive impairment of brain functioning in older adults is...read more
Epilepsy: an introduction
Epilepsy is a brain disorder in which clusters of nerve cells, or neurons, in the brain sometimes signal abnormally. In epilepsy, the normal pattern of neuronal activity beco...read more
Experimenting with your consciousness
A desire to experience an altered state of consciousness has been a feature of human culture from time immemorial. In the search for mood and mind altering substances, humankind has long experimented and take...read more
Facts about ecstasy
It is estimated that nearly one million ecstasy tablets are sold each week in Britain, with the majority being taken in clubs or at dance music events. Over half a million young people have tried ecstasy at l...read more
Fear: how does it work ?
The reptile brain Fear occurs when you feel to be in danger. It is a natural response to a perceived threat and serves to keep you alive. The most primitive part of the human brain is known as the '...read more
Huntington's Disease
Huntington’s disease (HD) is an inherited (runs in families) disease that causes the death of certain types of brain cells (neurons). This leads to symptoms of uncontrolled movements, l...read more
Medication for alzheimer's disease
Currently, three drugs are available that can improve memory and delay disease progression in Alzheimer's disease. The drugs belong to the class called cholinesterase inhibitorsread morePrevention of alzheimer's disease
Prevention of Alzheimer's disease is very difficult, as there is no known cause. Although genetics is a possible cause, this does not mean that if Alzheimer's disease has claimed some members...read more
Schizophrenia: causes and symptoms
Schizophrenia is a disease that afflicts the brain. It can be very chronic and disabling to the patient and emotionally devastating to the friends and relatives of the schizophrenic person. H...read more
Stroke and children
Most people associate stroke with elderly people, but anyone can have a stroke, including children and babies. Strokes tend to happen for different reasons in children, but often the outlook for recovery is b...read more
The brain and ageing
No organ is more critical than our brain, which means the wear and tear of ageing will show up first in thought function; we begin to get slower in our movement and manners, easily muddled, more forgetful and...read more
The causes of alzheimer's disease
The causes of Alzheimer’s disease are not fully known and scientists continue to investigate this area. So far, research into the causes of this brain disease has found two main forms o...read more
The effects of cannabis on the brain and respiratory system
Long term effects on the brain Recent research indicates that in common with other addictive drugs such as heroin, nicotine and amphetamines, cannabis activates the release of dopamine in the brain. Dopamine...read more
Upgrade your memory
Are there ways to train your memory? Yes! There are several strategies to improve memory."Hi! How are you? Thank you, you also look very well." if I can only remember your name…you were at th...read more
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