NeuralNotes: Decoding The Brain, One Neuron At A Time

Introduction One of the most known symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease is memory loss, were you aware that this happens for most aging adults? Memory loss can be seen in a variety of ways and does not always appear the same in every individual. It's important to be able to determine if any forgetfulness you experience as you age is normal or a symptom of possibly dementia. But how can you tell the two apart? The Differences Unlike normal aging, dementia is not normal and is the l

Introduction Hello, I hope you are all doing well! This will be a little different from my average blog post. I wanted to debrief on how my blog was during the school year and a bit about my plans for the summer since there is always room for my blog to get better and stronger. Although there might not be anything neuroscience related in this post, I hope you still find interest in it and take a look at my older posts! I am doing this because I think it's important to look at

Introduction Have you ever heard of someone's brain rewiring itself? Did you know that every time you learn a new skill, your brain creates new synaptic connections? This fascinating process, known as neuroplasticity, is one of the most remarkable aspects of the brain. What Is the Cause? Neuroplasticity occurs due to intrinsic or extrinsic stimuli or when the brain reorganizes connections after injuries. Additionally, the brain changes that can happen after injury can be bene

Introduction I have seen in many movies and shows characters who make an impulsive action when they are mad. This is pretty common in real life too. When you are angry, you often do not think through any actions you may make. Think about a time where you have gotten really angry and yelled at someone. You were most likely not thinking if yelling was appropriate in that moment but did it anyways. So yes, impulsive actions are correlated with anger, and I will explain why. What