From toy-preference at an early age to the likelihood of developing schizophrenia, sexual differentiation of the human brain plays a critical role. In their research paper [1], Ai-Min Bao and Dick F. Swaab explain the difference between sexual differentiation of the brain and sexual differentiation of the genitals as well as investigate the effects of […]
Psychopathy refers to a complex condition that encompasses affective and interpersonal traits like lack of behavior control, guilt, remorse, lack of empathy promiscuity and glibness (Kiehl). A lot is known about psychopathy assessment however, little is known about the associated brain disturbances. It’s a severe mental disorder and believed to affect about 1% of global […]
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Order nowChronic alcohol consumption is known to cause brain disorders due to the influence it has on neurons functionality such coordination and sending of information to the brain. Chronic alcohol use leads to alteration of neuron shapes or possible loss of neurons (Calhoun, 2013). Firstly, binge drinking over an extended period can cause Wernicke’s encephalopathy which […]
The topic I am going to do my Article Reactions on, is if focal brain damage protects against post-traumatic stress disorder in combat veterans. This article breaks down the procedures that researchers took to determine what causes PTSD in combat veterans, who have either had traumatic experiences or have head injuries that cause them to […]
Abstract This literature review is an investigation of traumatic brain injury and Alzheimer’s disease in various experimental methods. Participants were taken from a range of demographic areas and were either observed or experimented upon. Blunt force trauma to the cranium is shown to be an association with late-onset Alzheimer’s disease in animal models and human […]
Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia where the nerves are damaged resulting in memory loss and behavioral changes. It affects people from the age of 40 or usually 65 and it worsens with the years. Patients with Alzheimer’s disease lose thinking skills and the ability to carry out even the easiest tasks. Experts say […]
The sensory system controls the detecting, feeling, and considering. Likewise it controls development and pretty much every other body work. Hence, the sensory system has the capacity of controlling all human body capacities. The essential elements of the sensory system are that it gets and transfers data, screens and reacts to interior/outer changes and controls […]
There isn’t a specialized trial for Alzheimer’s dementia, instead using a number of approaches and tools to help form a diagnosis. These approaches and tools consist of: Acquiring a medical and family history from the individual, and history of behavioral changes. Asking a family member to offer their view about alterations in intellectual capabilities and […]
ABSTRACT With an aging population comes associated health complications. Senior Citizens aged 65 years and older have many health deficits but the most feared is Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s Disease is a neurodegenerative brain disorder. A brain disorder of this kind causes significant alterations to normal brain functions as well as structural. Magnetic Resonance Imaging, also […]
A few decades ago, children previously categorized as “hyper”, “mentally slow”, or even “badly parented” began being recognized by doctors, parents, and schools. Research about the brain and behavior lead to what is now commonly known as ADD or ADHD and is more widely understood. Now neurologists, doctors, and teachers are better equipped to help […]
Opioid addiction, dependence, and tolerance are signs of drug abuse manifesting in brain changes. Patients suffering from addictions can be helped to understand that illnesses related to the addiction has a biological basis and the use of these drugs is purposely meant to manage acute pain and chronic disorders. Therefore, an addicted individual requires continuing […]
People, often times young people, throw the word “depression” around when faced with even the slightest of inconveniences. I can attest to this, as I have caught myself doing the same thing. When asked what depression really is, I was left aimlessly pondering only to come to the realization that I do not actually know […]
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) affects memory and cognition. It is most common in the elderly, but symptoms may begin to show during mid-adulthood. There are three different stages of AD; mild, moderate, and severe. As we age our memory starts to diminish, we are no longer able to recognize certain places and people, we forget to […]
Introduction The disease I will be discussing is Alzheimer’s Disease “AD”. AD affects the brain, nervous and vascular system. As AD progresses to later stages of the disease more organ systems are affected. Alzheimer’s Disease is a “progressive and irreversible neurodegenerative brain disorder that causes a significant disruption of normal brain structure and functions” Lane, […]
The question is What makes humans unique? In this society I’ve come across humans beings who don’t like to think of themself as animals such as our great ancestors. In class we’ve learned that human activity that society thought is uniquely are also performed by animals: birds (parrots) who uses language to communicate to one […]
Alzheimer’s disease is a common dementia that slowly causes problem with your memory and behavior. since the symptoms are not noticeable in the beginning the disease is hard to detect. alzheimers is said to affect people who are in their middle age or old age.alzheimers disease was discovered by german physician dr. alois alzheimer in […]
“Dude, did you see that rack?!”, “Look, look, look! She’s pulling up her leggings!”, or even “I’d be careful with a girl like that, you need to keep her under control and let her know her place.” Any of these sound familiar? Sexual objectification of women occurs all the time. Some are more vocal about […]
It is no secret that experiencing childhood trauma can have many negative effects on an individual’s life both in childhood and adulthood. Trauma can include events such as physical or sexual abuse, surviving a serious car accident, witnessing a violent event, and more. As trauma is defined in the dictionary as a deeply distressing or […]
What would it feel like if you were constantly ignored or treated as though you have little usefulness? Many people experience this kind of treatment their entire lives. Long has it been assumed that people with mental disabilities such as Autism, were meant to be cared for but to never expect any value from them. […]
In the modern world many people suffer from mental disorders that are not physically apparent which in many cases are overlooked. Depression is a mental disorder that creates feelings of hopelessness and despair, and in severe cases, can even lead to suicide. More recent updated ethics have lead people to be more accepting, however, society […]
”About 60 percent of children with ADHD in the United States become adults with ADHD; that’s about 4 percent of the adult population, or 8 million adults.”(ADAA) What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? It is a medical condition in which a person with has differences in brain development and brain activity that affect attention and […]
According to the U.S Department of Health and Human Services (2013) about 686,000 children were reported to be victims of abuse and/or neglect in 2012. For years, multiple lives have been taken by abuse. For those who have lived through and survived abuse are able to help counselors, and medical professionals develop outstanding research on […]
Alzheimer disease is a progressive and ultimately fatal brain disorder, in which communication between cells are halted and eventually lost. It is the most common form of dementia, and is generally (though not exclusively) diagnosed in patients over the age of 65. As communication amongst neurons is lost, symptoms such as inability to recall memories, […]
Maternal immune activation (MIA) is correlated with the development of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It is also suspected that autism may be a disease involving the gut’s impact on the immune and nervous systems3. Viral infection in women during pregnancy is correlated with a higher frequency of ASD in their offspring1. To investigate this correlation, […]
People often wonder how our ability to choose and behave is affected by different factors in our lives; some of which we have no control over, like genetics. They want to know if a person’s agency can be is hindered by who they are. Some of the different factors that influence how humans make decisions […]
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that affects many adults all around the world. It is usually diagnosed between the late teenage years and early 20s. Even though Schizophrenia is a mental disorder, it affects the entire body as well. It also has many symptoms that are usually misinterpreted and portrayed incorrectly in movies and everyday […]
Emotions are the feelings aroused in a human being or even an animal of higher cognitive faculty in response to internal or external stimuli. The psychologists analyse emotions as having five basic types, fear, sorrow, happiness, anger and disgust. While fear is aroused by noticing a threat, a horror of something terminal, it creates the […]
Alzheimer’s is a disease that is associated with the Nervous System. It was discovered by Alois Alzheimer in 1906. It results in loss of memory and cognitive abilities. These cognitive declines disrupt daily life due to their severity. The following with describe the Nervous System and the several aspects of the disease itself. The Nervous […]
Anyone can experience trauma at any time. The trauma can be caused by nature, human beings or by oneself. People endure much when they experience trauma and their ability to handle it can determine the level of the effect of the trauma and their long-term well-being. Reportedly, children are incredibly susceptible to trauma because their […]
Humans and primates have evolved to be highly social species who tend to live in groups. Being social is evolutionarily beneficial, meaning it has benefits for both reproductive and survival reasons (PBS 2001, Dunbar 1998). Human and primate social networks are very complicated and require a lot of cognitive and empathetic skills in order to […]
