Can Exercise Rewire How We Remember Stress?
Why Do Some Stressful Memories Stay? Have you ever wondered why your brain holds onto a stressful moment like a high-definition movie, while other memories just...
Tag: neuroscience
Signaling Pathways in Glioblastoma: A Convergence of Pathways and a Convergence of Hope
Glioblastoma (GBM) is one of the most aggressive and treatment-resistant cancers, with a median survival of just 14 months despite advances in therapy[1]. The r...
Hypothalamic Inflammation: The Brain’s Role in Obesity and Metabolic Disease
Artstract by M. Shercliffe. We’ve all heard it before: obesity is an equation of calories in versus calories out. To lose weight you merely need to eat less and...
Stress: The Memory That Sticks
Original artstract by M. Shercliffe. We’ve all experienced moments of intense stress that seem burned into our memories, whether it’s a near-miss car accident, ...
Stress Leaves a Mark – Literally: Why the Way We Remember Trauma Matters
We all experience stress. And we all remember those moments when life seemed overwhelming—finals week, heartbreak, a fender bender, or worse. These memories sha...
Trauma’s Code: Stress Signals and the Epigenetic Blueprint
Trauma’s Code: Stress Signals and The Epigenetic Blueprint Stress is a universal human experience, yet its impact on the brain often goes unnoticed. It leaves a...
Psychostimulant Addiction: A Learning Disease
You may have heard that addiction is a disease, but this disease uniquely harms the body – it attacks learning. Psychostimulant Use Disorder (PUD) is a chronic...
Dopamine – Have Researchers Found the Missing Piece to the Autism Puzzle?
Imagine a world where you never know what the person next to you is thinking or how they’re feeling. Imagine attending social events or new experiences that are...
Alzheimer’s Prevention: Can Lifestyle Changes Make a Difference
Alzheimer’s is a neurodegenerative disease that falls under the broader category of dementia. Symptoms include impaired cognitive function, changes in behavior,...
Genetic Mutations and Concussions: A Hidden Risk Factor
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), commonly known as a concussion, is one of the most frequent brain injuries, affecting millions of people each year. It often...