Rewire Your Metabolism: How Healthy Fats Heal Insulin and Leptin Resistance
Figure 1: Illustrates how brain inflammation contributes to leptin and insulin resistance, with unsaturated fats helping to reduce inflammation and improve meta...
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Pattern Separation in the Dentate Gyrus
Figure 1. Impact of stress and anxiety on pattern separation. Created by Sharleen Mtesa. The image shows a brain with disrupted signals and emotional shadows, s...
ADHD medication addiction properties
Figure 1: The Addiction Potential of ADHD MedicationsCreated by Sharleen Mtesa. This image shows the risk of addiction associated with ADHD medications w...
Unlocking Schizophrenia: The Hidden Role of Non-Canonical Wnt Pathways
Schizophrenia affects about 1% of the global population,[1] and is a chronic psychiatric disorder that significantly contributes to disability worldwide. It is...
Selective Signaling in the endocannabinoid System : The ECS’s Secret to Keeping You Balanced
The human body is a finely tuned machine, constantly regulating pain, mood, metabolism, and more to maintain balance. One important system responsible for this ...
Glucose Transporters and Alzheimer’s: The Brain’s Silent Crisis
The Brain Needs Fuel—But What If It Can’t Get Enough? Your brain is a powerhouse, consuming about 20% of your body’s energy despite making up only 2% of y...
The Role Of Microglia And Astrocytes In inflammation
Figure 1 Every year, an estimated 3.8 million concussions [1] occur in the U.S. alone, with many going undiagnosed. While these injuries may seem minor, new res...