NEURALNOTES

Introduction Have you ever heard of the “Change Blindness Challenge”? It challenges our brain to process details that were present in the exact moment yet it failed to remember or recognize them. It’s a good way to see how your brain misses small details and sort of acts like a glitch because of how we notice them after that present moment. You can easily do this challenge by searching up a YouTube video using the search phase “ change blindness flipping image test”. I wanted

Introduction Have you ever planned of doing homework but kept putting it off and ended up never doing it? This is one of the many ways procrastination can show up in our lives. I personally procrastinate a lot and it is something I am doing my best to overcome. Besides the effects of procrastination that we are able to see such as a lack of performance in tests, there are also internal effects that should be brought to our attention. What In The Brain Causes Procrastination?

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

Introduction It is a hidden strategy for many to listen to music when they studying, however I have always found it to be a distraction for me. I wanted to test out how much music with lyrics, in this case pop, would actually affect my memorization and discover if studying with music is an effective technique or not. It may also depend what you are studying and the type of music you are listening to, so do as you will with my results. My Experiment Trial A: Phone was next to

Introduction A common speculation someone may have is how food affects their body, but what about their brain specifically? Will eating a whole bag of chips affect our brain? We all know how having a good diet makes us healthier, however, we should think beyond that and include our brain especially since it is such a big aspect of our life. Now to answer the question of is our brain affected by the food we eat, the answer is yes it is very affected by what we eat. What is it

Introduction Countless times I have caught myself doomscrolling far too long and I have to stop myself. Many teens fall victim to doomscrolling. I have wondered about how some teens are able to stop themselves from scrolling and while others choose to let it consume them. More importantly, why does doomscrolling occur in the first place? What Is Doomscrolling? To begin with, we need to understand what doomscrolling means. According to Harvard Health Publishing, doomscrolling

Introduction I have noticed many times that I put off my studies or, when I am having a hard time focusing, I tell myself that I can continue tomorrow. The more I learned, I realized that there is a name for this called procrastination. I believe that many teens struggle with this same issue as me. Procrastination happens to everyone in both small and big ways, and it is different for everyone. What goes on in our brain A post by Insight Psychology says that there are two par

Introduction There is so much that goes into the daily life of a teenage and I believe that teenagers themselves fail to recognize the big role their brain plays in there life. The "teenage brain being broken" myth comes from assuming that is it malfunctioning instead of interpreting the brain as being in progress because it it still under development. The developmental process during adolescence is often overlooked and the brain being "broken" is used to justify behaviors. M

Introduction I used to think that playing a musical instrument only helped with memory. However, I soon realized that it has a broader impact on the brain. I was always in awe of those who could play an instrument well. I even tried to learn the piano but eventually gave up. Even though I was not able to fully commit to playing an instrument, I wondered how it would help me manage stress. Changes in Our Brain Studies show that practicing a musical instrument helps cognitive d

Introduction You've probably heard of meditation and how it's supposed to be good for you. Honestly, I always thought meditation was super boring and not really life changing. Have I tried it? No. Although, it would probably benefit people like me who always have something on their mind. If you're clueless about what meditation can actually do for you, you're in the right place! I never took time to learn about meditation or try it for myself and I assumed it would be somethi

Introduction Throughout high school, I have really learned to appreciate friendships. It's so easy to take everything for granted, right? We often forget to take moment to be thankful for everything we have around us. Thanksgiving is a perfect reminder of this, even so I think we should be grateful every day. I have many great people in my life, and thankfully, I haven't had to deal with a toxic friend. To those who have dealt with many toxic friends, those who have not, or t

Introduction When you think of October, you most likely think of Halloween, fall foods, and scary movies. I think this is the perfect month to write about how the brain reacts to fear, especially because it is known for being a spooky and mysterious month. I love October, and it is always filled with lots of great moments. There are times in this month that you can experience fear, such as going to haunted houses, scary movies, ghost stories, etc. If you are someone who does

Introduction I was thinking the other day about all the different structures of the brain that I was the most interested when learning about the brain in psychology. I think that most people know about neurotransmitters but not so much about how important they are. I always talk about how important something is in every blog post, and it might sound as if I am just exaggerating. This is because it is true every part of our brain, central nervous system, peripheral nervous sys

Introduction There are countless teens staying up to scroll on TikTok, play video games, study, or for other reasons but how does this...

Introduction It's clear to everyone that we all enjoy music. We all have our own preferences. It's a good feeling when you find someone...

Introduction I can remember the times when I have had repetitive thoughts keeping me from falling asleep. I have tried things to help...

Introduction Do you feel very anxious when you walk into your classroom knowing that you have a test that day? A common feeling that I am...