Brain
The Science Behind Eating Disorders
Science still has a lot to learn about the biology of eating disorders. But, one by one, experts have begun to fill in the gaps in the riddle. A higher chance of developing an eating disorder has been related to…
Is Coffee Good for Your Brain?
Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages on the planet. The strong caffeine level of the morning beverage (or, for others, afternoon pick-me-up) perks up even the most sleepy eyelids. Because of its widespread use, various studies have…
What Is Covid-19 Brain Fog?
As a cognitive-behavioural neurologist, I’ve been hearing from many people who have had “brain fog” as a result of COVID-19 infection. So I thought it would be worthwhile to describe what COVID-19 brain fog is and what may be done…
5 Rare Mental Conditions You Never Heard Of
Millions of Americans are affected by mental conditions, and most of them are still unknown to the public because they are not very common. Schizophrenia or bipolar disorders are well-known because they are recurrent, but what about the other conditions…
What Happens To Your Brain During Sex
Sex may cause a roller coaster of emotions, and it’s easy to lose track of what’s going on in both your body and your mind. You’ll always feel something, whether casual, devoted, or somewhere in between, even if it’s only…
Loneliness Is Bad For The Heart
This title sounds like a romantic poem, but it isn’t. This is the harsh reality; loneliness is known scientifically to be bad for the heart. It is not only bad for the heart, but it also causes premature death. Unfortunately,…
Queer Health Issues: 3 Health Disparities Affecting Queer People
Health barriers can create health challenges, and this is where the issue arises when you are a minority trying to find health. Queer people have and face some pretty unique and complex health needs than their straight and cisgender counterparts…
Trans Health Issues: 3 Rules You Need To Follow
Transgender people may have special health care needs. As a queer and non-binary person of colour, let me tell you that getting the proper help when you are queer and non-binary can be difficult, and some doctors are very invasive…
The Ridiculously Thorough Guide To The Opioid Epidemic
Most of us have heard about the opioid epidemic, but how much do we really know about it? According to the American Medical Association, in 2017, out of the 20 million individuals who suffer from substance use disorder, now more…
Memory: How Information Is Stored, Retained And Retrieved
It is difficult to imagine what life would be like without memory. The meaning of thousands of everyday perceptions, the basis for each decision, the source of every habit and skill lie in the results of past experiences brought into…