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Gut-brain axis II: The potential of poop transplantat in neurology

Gut-brain axis II: The potential of poop transplantat in neurology

The intestines are home to trillions of bacteria that communicate with the brain through the gut-brain axis. And sometimes it does not work as it should. Fecal microbiota transplantation is an emerging therapy that involves transferring gut bacteria and their byproducts (basically just doo-doo) from a healthy individual to someone

Gut-brain axis I: Gut bacteria and brain health

Gut-brain axis I: Gut bacteria and brain health

It IS true - the human brain and gut are intimately connected through a complex system called the gut-brain axis. This connection allows the gut microbiome — the huge community of bacteria and other microorganisms in our guts — to influence brain function. Ways our microbiome and brain talk The gut and

The science of loneliness

The science of loneliness

Loneliness is an issue that has received significant attention from both media and public health campaigns. Recent research suggests that well-meaning efforts to raise awareness about loneliness may worsen the problem. Specifically, these campaigns might shape how people think about being alone in ways that fuel loneliness rather than ease

Exploding Head Syndrome - a banger blogpost

Exploding Head Syndrome - a banger blogpost

Imagine you are about to doze off to sleep when a loud bang echoes inside your head. It sounds like an explosion, a sudden clap of thunder, or a firework going off, but no one else can hear it. Exploding Head Syndrome is a puzzling and rare sleep disturbance. People

The power of light: How blue light impacts mood and self-perception

The power of light: How blue light impacts mood and self-perception

Light has an undeniable influence on how we feel, and this connection goes beyond just how bright or dim our environment is. In recent years, scientists have discovered that different sorts of light play a significant role in influencing our moods and emotions. Studies have shown that exposure to natural

The wandering mind: Good, bad, and neurotic thoughts

The wandering mind: Good, bad, and neurotic thoughts

Mind-wandering, letting the mind drift from the task at hand, takes up a substantial part of our waking hours. Depending on its content and focus, this mental wandering can range from creative daydreams to anxious thoughts. A particularly harmful category is repetitive negative thinking, such as worry and rumination, which

Forgetting part II: Error in our brain's ability to forget stuff impact mental health

Forgetting part II: Error in our brain's ability to forget stuff impact mental health

The human brain is an astonishing machine, storing and managing a vast number of memories every day. This process is driven by a complex network of billions of brain cells, which work together to preserve, and retrieve information. When we learn something new, specific neurons undergo physiological changes, creating a