Health, Brain and Neuroscience

Parkinson’s Causes. Neurotransmitters like dopamine are the body’s chemical messengers. They send signals between neurons (i.e. nerve cells) to assist with nearly all physical and […]

Most are familiar with the popular novel and movie Alice in Wonderland. As Alice turns down the rabbit hole, the world as she knows it […]

Exercise is a healthy habit that all health professionals unanimously advocate for. However, when someone develops an obsession with exercise and works out compulsively, it […]

What is a personality disorder? How does having a personality disorder such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, antisocial personality disorder, or paranoid personality disorder impact the brain? […]

Are you concerned that you might be suffering from an eating disorder or another mental health condition? In this article, we will explain what bulimia […]

Nothing compares to the frustration of being unable to sleep. Restlessness, poor concentration, and the resulting physical ailments are enough to cause anyone to search […]

Parkinson’s is a common neurodegenerative disease that affects millions of people worldwide. If someone in your family suffers from Parkinson’s disease, you may have wondered: […]

Shingles is a viral infection that causes large red rashes commonly on the face or torso. Some people only experience a mild itch, others suffer […]

Nature vs. Nurture. Do you have siblings? If so, do you behave similarly to your brother? Are you shy and reserved like your sister? Nature […]

Did you know that women have stroke symptoms that men don’t typically experience? Since stroke treatment is extremely time-sensitive, recognizing the signs of a stroke […]

Are you worried that your toddler might be going through a language delay? It can be difficult to tell whether your child is just a […]

Do you remember the ice bucket challenge? Did you participate? While the act of pouring a bucket of cold, icy water over your head for […]

Coping with isolation and home confinement resulting from a pandemic like the Coronavirus can be difficult. It can easily affect us in a negative way, […]

Depression or major depressive disorder is a common illness that is difficult to decipher. It can have many different causes and symptoms, and its diagnosis […]

Parkinson’s disease, which is a disorder of the nervous system that affects movement, is a common neuromuscular disease. But did you know it is possible […]

Autism and asperger’s syndrome are well known conditions that affect a broad range of social skills, behavior, speech and communication. They are forms of neurodiversity, […]

Forgetfulness is a normal part of the ageing process. We all experience it to some degree or another and, thankfully, it’s usually nothing to worry […]