Is Cannabis an Effective Treatment?
The Endocannabinoid System The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is involved in many functions of the brain, including modulating synaptic plasticity, learning and m...
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Seizures, Synapses, and the Science behind THC
The Brain’s Endocannabinoid System The brain is constantly sending an receiving signals that keep our whole body functioning properly, but it needs help staying...
From Hemp to Health: A Closer Look at CBD
CBD and the Endocannabinoid System: Cannabidiol (CBD) has quickly become one of the most talked-about compounds derived from the cannabis plant. In the brain, ...
Rethinking Alzheimer’s: What the Future of Treatment Might Look Like
Alzheimer’s is a brain disorder that slowly damages memory and thinking. An affected brain has Amyloid-beta plaques that build up between brain cells as well as...
When Tau Twists: Understanding Neurofibrillary Tangles in Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s Disease and Neurofibrillary Tangles: One of the most common neurodegenerative diseases, Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), is a form of dementia charac...
BDNF and Alzheimer’s: Can Growth Factors Boost the Brains Repair System?
The Story of BDNF and Alzheimer’s The human brain is constantly adapting to experience. Everyday it builds new connections, repairs damage, and keeps sign...
We are our Brain’s Protector
Nobody wants to suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, but what is there to do about it but hope it doesn’t happen to you? However, research shows that there ar...
Rest isn’t an optional pause: Concussion Recovery
Rest after a Traumatic Brain Injury is not just about symptom relief. It’s a vital biological process that allows the brain to repair itself. Without rest...
Repetition is Not the Answer: The Danger of Multiple Concussions
Underlying Physiology There are many underlying physiological functions involved in concussions. Increased amounts of calcium and sodium ions enter cells in the...
One Hit, a Lifetime of Change: Why Concussions Matter in the Developing Brain
Imagine a child taking a hard fall off a bike or a teenager colliding with another player on the football field. They might feel dizzy, sit out for a bit, and t...