Baby brain has long been used as an excuse for a whole range of things. If you Google “baby brain” you will be met with several search results around what it is, whether it is real and possible scientific proof it exists. I don’t think we need research or scientific proof. When you consider women… Read More: Baby brain? Tired mums don’t need labels, we need a… »
New research in pigs finds that sugar intake alters the reward-processing circuitry of the brain in a similar way to addictive drugs. Whenever we learn something new or experience something pleasurable, our brain’s reward system becomes activated. With the help of natural brain chemicals, several brain areas communicate with each other to help us learn… Read More: Medical News Today: Sugar alters brain chemistry after only 12… »
From loss of smell to stroke, people with covid-19 are reporting strange neurological issues that challenge our understanding of the disease – and how to treat it Health 27 May 2020 By Jessica Hamzelou ZEPHYR/Science Photo Library JENNIFER FRONTERA has been treating people in intensive care for years. But she has never experienced anything like… Read More: Coronavirus seems to reach the brain. What could this mean… »
You may have heard oxytocin being called the “love hormone.” This is because oxytocin is a hormone that acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain. It is responsible for activating neural pathways that deal with pleasure and reward. So, how do our brains and bodies create a feeling of being in love? Let’s take a… Read More: 5 Ways That Love Affects the Brain »