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Frederikke Aabo-Rosendal

When is something normal, and when is it abnormal?

When is something normal, and when is it abnormal?

How can we assess whether a human trait is a “normal variant” or something abnormal? Just because something is common doesn’t necessarily make it normal - or desirable. It’s a fallacy to use population averages as a measure of health. Especially in modern societies, where lifestyle and environment

Nah, a beer will make you sleep, but not well. A post on alcohol and sleep quality

Nah, a beer will make you sleep, but not well. A post on alcohol and sleep quality

Alcohol is widely consumed and for many reasons, including its potential to aid sleep. Sort of aid sleep that is. Alcohol is known for its sedative effects, often helping people fall asleep faster. But, while alcohol may initially assist in sleep onset, it can cause sleep disruptions throughout the night.

New imaging technique detects changes in athletes with recurrent head trauma "at work"

New imaging technique detects changes in athletes with recurrent head trauma "at work"

Concussions are common among athletes. Even after symptoms like headaches and nausea fade, some brain functions may not bounce back as quickly. One area that seems to take longer to heal is dual task performance—doing a mental task and a physical one at the same time. While athletes often

New study of Moyamoya - a rare disease in the brain vessels

New study of Moyamoya - a rare disease in the brain vessels

Silent damage: How Moyamoya disease shrinks the brain Moyamoya disease is a rare but serious brain condition where important arteries deep in the brain, specifically parts of the internal carotid artery, narrow over time. As a result, small, fragile blood vessels form on each side to bypass these blockages. While

Obesity starts in the brain: Here's why

Obesity starts in the brain: Here's why

Two main brain systems control feeding behavior. The homeostatic system ensures the body gets the right amount of energy to maintain balance, while the hedonic system drives eating based on pleasure. These systems are closely connected and sometimes conflict, as pleasurable foods can override feelings of fullness, leading to overeating.

How phthalates may impact the baby's brain - not for the faint of heart

How phthalates may impact the baby's brain - not for the faint of heart

Not usually prone to catastrophic thinking, I found myself wondering why mental health issues and neurodiversity have become so widespread in our children's generation. So pronounced across the world and in every culture, I’ve started to think it might be linked to something our generation was exposed

What every parent should know about their teenager's naps and memory

What every parent should know about their teenager's naps and memory

Neuroscience has long shown that sleep plays a critical role in how the brain encodes, stores, and retrieves memories. While full overnight sleep is essential for long-term brain health and learning, researchers are investigating if even brief naps can change brain function and memory performance in meaningful ways. Particularly they