Brain Babel

CPTSD and PTSD Are Both Results of Trauma, but What's the Difference Between the Two? Doctors Explain

CPTSD and PTSD Are Both Results of Trauma, but What's the Difference Between the Two? Doctors Explain Most of us are familiar with the term post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and some of the signs: A feeling of always being on edge, easily startled, and having strong, negative reactions under safe, ordinary circumstances.However, there’s another form of PTSD called complex PTSD (CPTSD), which m...

"You love your child unconditionally and will do anything for them. That 24/7 job is hard enough, but with something extra like AD/HD, your job as a parent can feel overwhelming, exhausting, and somewhat of a marathon..."

Take Care of Your Brain, Take Care of YOU

Take Care of Your Brain, Take Care of YOU Lauren Zimet outlines Dr. Paul Nussbaum's tips on taking care of your brain and creating a proactive, brain-healthy lifestyle.

Hormones are key in brain health differences between men and women

Hormones are key in brain health differences between men and women The brains of women and men react differently to disease, and disparities are linked to differing hormone exposures at key periods of life.

Keeping your brain sharp isn't about working more puzzles

Keeping your brain sharp isn't about working more puzzles At least 40% of dementias can be prevented and mental decline can be delayed by tackling a variety of modifiable risk factors, including many associated with heart attack and stroke.

San Diegans Share COVID-Related Mental Health Stories, Doctor Shares Tool for Daily Brain Health Checks

San Diegans Share COVID-Related Mental Health Stories, Doctor Shares Tool for Daily Brain Health Checks Have you felt the pandemic blues? If the answer is yes, doctors say you’re not alone and there’s a tool you can use to check your mental health daily.

Starting the Day off With Chocolate Could Have Unexpected Benefits - Neuroscience News

Starting the Day off With Chocolate Could Have Unexpected Benefits - Neuroscience News For postmenopausal women, eating 100g of chocolate within an hour of waking in the morning helped burn body fat and decrease blood sugar levels.