Submitted by gary on Thu, 2011-09-29 09:37
Submitted by Quizure on Tue, 2011-08-09 16:19
I pulled this from a work-related newsletter I got today. Looks really interesting, if you live in the area. (Portland, Oregon)
SPECIAL FEATURED LECTURE:
Submitted by gary on Thu, 2011-04-07 07:51
Comments: The adult brain is more plastic than was realized. This can be a double edged sword.
Research Shows Adult Brains Capable Of Rapid New Growth
April 5th, 2011 in Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
(PhysOrg.com) -- In a paper published in Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences, Veronica Kwok, Li-Hai Tan, and their colleagues at the University of Hong Kong, conclude that the adult human brain is capable of new rapid growth when exposed to stimuli similar to what babies experience as they are learning from their environment.
Submitted by gary on Sat, 2011-01-29 08:49
Comments: Another study in humans showed that teens release more dopamine for rewards. When it comes to teens and porn use the implications are clear. First of all they get a bigger blast of dopamine, so the addiction process can manifest more rapidly. The extra dopamine also functions to more strongly and quickly rewire the synapses to the addiction and associated memories. The teen brain is less organized and more vulnerable to neuroplastic changes, again supporting learning and creating memories: rewiring itself to porn. Addictions can be seen as "excessive learning."
Submitted by gary on Thu, 2010-06-17 08:34
THE BRAIN: THE SWITCHES THAT CAN TURN MENTAL ILLNESS ON AND OFF
06.16.2010
The difference between one personality and another is not determined by genes alone. Love’s got something to do with it too.
by Carl Zimmer
Submitted by gary on Wed, 2010-06-16 18:49
The point of this article is that old dogs (mice) can learn new tricks. And equally important - we can unlearn old habits.
EXPERIENCE SHAPES THE BRAIN’S CIRCUITRY THROUGHOUT ADULTHOOD
June 15th, 2010 in Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Submitted by gary on Sun, 2010-02-28 09:23
Here is a great website that everyone should visit. I'm currently reading his book, but have used this site for awhile. He presents the 12 brain rules with audio, and a few videos. Simple and practical.
http://www.brainrules.net/
Submitted by gary on Sun, 2010-01-24 11:47
