Podcasts about brain structure

We spend so much time focusing on how exercise changes our bodies - burning calories, building muscle, shedding fat. What if the most important transformation is happening where you can't see it? Hidden inside your skull, your brain is changing with every step, squat, and sprint. Neuroscientist Dr. Wendy Suzuki has spent years uncovering how movement rewires the brain. As a professor at NYU and an expert in neuroplasticity, Wendy's research reveals how aerobic exercise boosts memory, sharpens focus, and even builds a protective barrier against dementia. In this episode, Wendy explains what happens inside your brain when you move, why it's never too late to strengthen your mind, and the powerful ways exercise can slow brain aging. You'll discover simple, science-backed habits - including her own brain-boosting routine - to help you stay mentally sharp for years to come.

Dr. Richard Haier is an emeritus professor of Pediatric Neurology at UC Irvine, who spent his career studying the neuroscience of intelligence. Over the course of his career, Haier has come to believe in the existence of a “g-factor,” a measurable quantity of broad spectrum intelligence that is universally predictive of success in all cultures. He also believes that intelligence is a fixed characteristic, and that it's possible to predict someone's intelligence by watching how their brain works when trying to solve a puzzle. We sit down with him to figure out how far one can take this theory of intelligence before running headlong into a heartless social darwinism, why intelligence research feels so creepy, if IQ tests are actually measuring what we think they're measuring, if intelligence is really the thing that we should be optimizing for, and if it's possible for technology to make us dumber. Don't miss the historic cosmology summit in Portugal this summer!!! DEMYSTICON 2025 ANNUAL MEETING June 12-16: https://demystifysci.com/demysticon-2025 PATREON: get episodes early + join our weekly Patron Chat https://bit.ly/3lcAasB MERCH: Rock some DemystifySci gear : https://demystifysci.myspreadshop.com/all AMAZON: Do your shopping through this link: https://amzn.to/3YyoT98 SUBSTACK: https://substack.com/@UCqV4_7i9h1_V7hY48eZZSLw@demystifysci 00:00 Go! 00:09:28 Flynn Effect and G Factor 00:15:40 Testing, Practice, and Intelligence 00:26:58 The Relationship Between Intelligence, Motivation, and Test Scores 00:31:09 Heritability and Societal Implications of Intelligence 00:35:51 The Social Value of Intelligence Versus Athletic Ability 00:41:54 IQ Levels and Educational Attainment 00:48:03 The Dilution of College Degrees 00:53:07 Educational System Critique 00:57:24 Intelligence and Occupational Success 01:01:40 Bureaucracy and Talent in Academia 01:06:13 Intelligence and Personal Success 01:19:20 Enhancing Intelligence through Drugs 01:25:28 Brain Efficiency and Intelligence 01:31:12 Tetris Study and Brain Efficiency 01:44:20 Predicting Intelligence through Brain Imaging 01:49:58 Brain Structure and Cognitive Prediction 01:52:00 Challenges in Enhancing Intelligence 02:04:22 Environmental and Genetic Interplay 02:14:02 Understanding Autism and Intelligence 02:19:56 Artificial Intelligence vs. Human Intelligence 02:28:21 Technology's Impact on Skill Development 02:32:55 Flynn Effect and Educational Implications 02:39:24 Technology and Its Impact on Children 02:45:08 Societal Roles and Intelligence Levels 02:48:09 Meaning and Societal Functionality #IQTests, #Neuroscience, #intelligence, #iqtest, #ArtificialIntelligence, #HumanIntelligence, #CognitiveScience, #BrainFunction, #iq , #Neuroimaging, #AIvsHumans, #TechImpact, #philosophypodcast, #sciencepodcast, #longformpodcast Check our short-films channel, @DemystifySci: https://www.youtube.com/c/DemystifyingScience AND our material science investigations of atomics, @MaterialAtomics https://www.youtube.com/@MaterialAtomics Join our mailing list https://bit.ly/3v3kz2S PODCAST INFO: Anastasia completed her PhD studying bioelectricity at Columbia University. When not talking to brilliant people or making movies, she spends her time painting, reading, and guiding backcountry excursions. Shilo also did his PhD at Columbia studying the elastic properties of molecular water. When he's not in the film studio, he's exploring sound in music. They are both freelance professors at various universities. - Blog: http://DemystifySci.com/blog - RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2be66934/podcast/rss - Donate: https://bit.ly/3wkPqaD - Swag: https://bit.ly/2PXdC2y SOCIAL: - Discord: https://discord.gg/MJzKT8CQub - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DemystifySci - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DemystifySci/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/DemystifySci MUSIC: -Shilo Delay: https://g.co/kgs/oty671

#473 USAT Winter National Championship  Welcome Welcome to Episode #473 of the 303 Endurance Podcast. We're your hosts Coaches Rich Soares and April Spilde. Thanks for joining us for another week of endurance news, coaching tips and discussion.   We are excited to have USAT CEO, Victoria Brumfield and USAT Director of Constituent Engagement, Liz Koller joining us to talk about the USA Triathlon Winter National Championship coming up February 15-16 in Breckenridge, Colorado.    This conversation was so much fun and definitely the highlight of my week!   Shoutouts to: @genucan @usatriathlon @grit2greatnesscoaching @ironmantri @303triathlon @tridottraining @tridottrainingsystem #grit #grit2greatness #usatriathlon #wintertriathlon #breckenbiener  #ironmantri #cycling #triathlon #swimbikerun #Iamtridot #tridotambassador #tridotcoach   Show Sponsor: UCAN UCAN created LIVSTEADY as an alternative to sugar based nutrition products. LIVSTEADY was purposefully designed to work with your body, delivering long-lasting energy you can feel. Whether UCAN Energy Powders, Bars or Gels, LIVSTEADY's unique time-release profile allows your body to access energy consistently throughout the day, unlocking your natural ability to finish stronger and recover more quickly!    In Today's Show Announcements Feature Interview with Vic Brumfield and Liz Kollar Get Gritty TriDot Workout of the Week - Bike Step Ups Would You Rather? Winter Triathlete Edition Like, Love, or Leave It! (got great feedback from some of my athletes on this) (can't wait to hear! We'll rotate this segment in again soon

In this episode, my guest is Dr. Terry Sejnowski, Ph.D., professor of computational neurobiology at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. He is world-renowned for exploring how our brain processes and stores information and, with that understanding, for developing tools that enable us to markedly improve our ability to learn all types of information and skills. We discuss how to learn most effectively in order to truly master a subject or skill. Dr. Sejnowski explains how to use AI tools to forage for new information, generate ideas, predict the future, and assist in analyzing health data and making health-related decisions. We also explore non-AI strategies to enhance learning and creativity, including how specific types of exercise can improve mitochondrial function and cognitive performance. Listeners will gain insights into how computational methods and AI are transforming our understanding of brain function, learning, and memory, as well as the emerging roles of these tools in addressing personal health and treating brain diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Access the full show notes for this episode at hubermanlab.com. Pre-order Andrew's new book, Protocols: protocolsbook.com Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/huberman Helix Sleep: https://helixsleep.com/huberman  David Protein: https://davidprotein.com/huberman  LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman  Joovv: https://joovv.com/huberman  Timestamps 00:00:00 Dr. Terry Sejnowski   00:02:32 Sponsors: BetterHelp & Helix Sleep   00:05:19 Brain Structure & Function, Algorithmic Level   00:11:49 Basal Ganglia; Learning & Value Function   00:15:23 Value Function, Reward & Punishment   00:19:14 Cognitive vs. Procedural Learning, Active Learning, AI   00:25:56 Learning & Brain Storage   00:30:08 Traveling Waves, Sleep Spindles, Memory   00:32:08 Sponsors: AG1 & David   00:34:57 Tool: Increase Sleep Spindles; Memory, Ambien; Prescription Drugs   00:42:02 Psilocybin, Brain Connectivity   00:45:58 Tool: ‘Learning How to Learn' Course   00:49:36 Learning, Generational Differences, Technology, Social Media   00:58:37 Sponsors: LMNT & Joovv   01:01:06 Draining Experiences, AI & Social Media   01:06:52 Vigor & Aging, Continued Learning, Tool: Exercise & Mitochondrial Function   01:12:17 Tool: Cognitive Velocity; Quick Stressors, Mitochondria   01:16:58 AI, Imagined Futures, Possibilities   01:27:14 AI & Mapping Potential Options, Schizophrenia   01:30:56 Schizophrenia, Ketamine, Depression   01:36:15 AI, “Idea Pump,” Analyzing Research   01:42:11 AI, Medicine & Diagnostic Tool; Predicting Outcomes   01:50:04 Parkinson's Disease; Cognitive Velocity & Variables; Amphetamines   01:59:49 Free Will; Large Language Model (LLM), Personalities & Learning   02:12:40 Tool: Idea Generation, Mind Wandering, Learning   02:18:18 Dreams, Unconscious, Types of Dreams   02:22:56 Future Projects, Brain & Self-Attention   02:31:39 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter   Disclaimer & Disclosures

Straßenlärm kann unerträglich sein. Aber auch die Geräuschkulisse, die in uns herrscht, kann auf unser Gemüt schlagen. Besonders exzessives Grübeln zum Beispiel kann uns auf Dauer schlimmstenfalls auch krank machen.**********Quellen aus der Folge:Wilson, T. D., Reinhard, D. A., Westgate, E. C., Gilbert, D. T., Ellerbeck, N., Hahn, C., Brown, C. L., & Shaked, A. (2014). Just think: The challenges of the disengaged mind. Science, 345(6192), 75–77.Kirste, I., Nicola, Z., Kronenberg, G., Walker, T. L., Liu, R. C., & Kempermann, G. (2015). Is silence golden? Effects of auditory stimuli and their absence on adult hippocampal neurogenesis. Brain Structure and Function, 220, 1221-1228.**********Mehr zum Thema bei Deutschlandfunk Nova:Achtsamkeit: Gewaltfreie Kommunikation - so funktioniert esÜberhöhte Erwartungen: Wie uns Perfektionismus davon abhalten kann, Dinge zu tunAlltag: Rituale für die Achtsamkeit**********Den Artikel zum Stück findet ihr hier.**********Ihr könnt uns auch auf diesen Kanälen folgen: TikTok auf&ab , TikTok wie_geht und Instagram .**********Ihr habt Anregungen, Ideen, Themenwünsche? Dann schreibt uns gern unter achtsam@deutschlandfunknova.de

Maybe, just maybe, there's a very good reason the polar opposites on the political spectrum, the left and the right, can't see eye to eye. Scientists say there is some evidence that says left-wing and right-wing brains are actually wired differently. And here's a twist, British actor Colin Firth, perhaps best known for his role as Mr Darcy in Pride and Prejudice, was the reason behind the research. Today, science reporter Angus Dalton, on whether this evidence, in a time of intense political rifts, can give us hope that these differences are not as drastic as feared.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maybe, just maybe, there's a very good reason the polar opposites on the political spectrum, the left and the right, can't see eye to eye. Scientists say there is some evidence that says left-wing and right-wing brains are actually wired differently. And here's a twist, British actor Colin Firth, perhaps best known for his role as Mr Darcy in Pride and Prejudice, was the reason behind the research. Today, science reporter Angus Dalton, on whether this evidence, in a time of intense political rifts, can give us hope that these differences are not as drastic as feared.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Think Thursday How Mindset Changes the Physical BrainUnderstanding the Purpose of Think Thursday 0:00Molly Watts introduces Think Thursday, a new series from the Alcohol Minimalist Podcast, focused on neuroscience, behavior change, and mindset.The episodes will be short (10-12 minutes) and aim to deepen understanding of brain science.The goal is to help listeners build a peaceful relationship with alcohol by understanding brain function.Molly emphasizes the importance of understanding brain function to take positive actions and achieve behavior change.Introduction to Neuroplasticity 2:37Molly explains neuroplasticity, the brain's ability to reorganize itself and form new connections in response to experiences and thoughts.For years, it was believed that the brain stopped changing after adulthood, but recent research shows otherwise.The mindset plays a crucial role in how the brain rewires itself, influencing behavior change.Molly uses the example of a habit like drinking a glass of wine to illustrate how thoughts and beliefs shape brain structure.Impact of Mindset on Brain Structure 4:55Molly discusses how a growth mindset (believing in change) can create new neural pathways, while a fixed mindset (believing in unchangeability) can limit adaptability.The process of forming new neural connections is described as "neurons that fire together wire together."Consistently thinking and behaving in new ways can lead to physical changes in the brain, weakening old pathways and strengthening new ones.This process is called synaptic pruning, which optimizes the brain for reinforced behaviors.Practical Application of Neuroplasticity 7:43Molly emphasizes that changing one's mindset can change the brain, making it adaptable and dynamic.She advises shifting internal dialog to a growth mindset, replacing fixed mindset beliefs with positive, learning-focused thoughts.Small, consistent actions reinforce new thought patterns and build new neural pathways.Self-compassion is crucial, recognizing that setbacks are part of the learning process and using them as opportunities for growth.Challenge for Listeners 10:41Molly presents a practical challenge for listeners: to practice shifting one thought pattern and replace a fixed mindset belief with a growth mindset belief.She encourages listeners to identify a specific area where they feel stuck and work on reinforcing new beliefs with small actions.The goal is to start laying the foundation for new neural pathways and support sustainable change.Molly concludes by encouraging listeners to subscribe, share the episode, and explore more resources on the Alcohol Minimalist website. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, we dive into the evidence of Yoga on Cognitive Function, Brain Structure and Brain Function and Connectivity. We discuss the benefits of Yoga for mental and cognitive health to communities without access to traditional Western treatments, the specific cognitive functions that Yoga benefits, how Yoga impacts our HPA Axis/"stress system" and much much more... Dr. Neha Gothe is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Physical Therapy, Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences and Applied Psychology at Northeastern University. Dr Gothe is a leading researcher in the field of Yoga for Cognition, publishing the first Randomised Controlled Trial analysing the effect of Yoga on Cognitive Function in older adults. Dr. Gothe also mentors and supervises undergraduate and graduate students at the Centre for Brain and Cognitive Health at Northeastern University. Chapters 0:00 Show Intro 3:15 Exercise Therapies in Developing Countries 10:10 Cognitive Benefits of Yoga 18:35 Can Yoga Change the Brain? 26:42 Yoga Mechanisms 39:00 Unusual Benefits of Yoga Show Notes "Yoga and cognition: a meta-analysis of chronic and acute effects" by Gothe and McAuley (2015) "Effects of yoga, aerobic, and stretching and toning exercises on cognition in adult cancer survivors: protocol of the STAY Fit pilot randomized controlled trial" by Gothe et al. (2020) "Feasibility of a yoga, aerobic and stretching-toning exercise program for adult cancer survivors: the STAYFIT trial" by Gothe & Erlenbach (2022) "Yoga effects on brain health: a systematic review of the current literature" by Gothe et al. (2019) "Yoga impacts cognitive health: neurophysiological changes and stress regulation mechanisms" by Voss et al. (2023) "Insular cortex mediates increased pain tolerance in yoga practitioners" by Villemure et al. (2014) "Hatha yoga practice improves attention and processing speed in older adults: results from an 8-week randomized control trial" by Gothe et al. (2017)

Menopause marks the beginning of the next biological chapter in a woman's life. Characterized by the natural ebb of reproductive hormones (particularly estrogen), menopause ushers in a new season of aging. This hormonal shift not only signifies a transition in fertility but also influences systemic health. The menopause-associated decline in estrogen has been associated with various health issues, including alterations in brain structure and function. However, the mechanics of this phenomenon are still poorly understood. A greater understanding of how menopause alters the brain could aid in the early detection, and possible prevention, of neurodegenerative disease. In a new study, researchers Gwang-Won Kim, Kwangsung Park, Yun-Hyeon Kim, and Gwang-Woo Jeong from Chonnam National University used neuroimaging to shed light on how menopause alters brain morphology and functional connectivity in postmenopausal women. On March 23, 2024, their research paper was published as the cover of Aging's Volume 16, Issue 6, entitled, "Altered brain morphology and functional connectivity in postmenopausal women: automatic segmentation of whole-brain and thalamic subnuclei and resting-state fMRI." Full blog - https://aging-us.org/2024/04/how-menopause-changes-brain-structure-and-connectivity/ Paper DOI - https://doi.org/10.18632/aging.205662 Corresponding author - Gwang-Woo Jeong - gwjeong@jnu.ac.kr Sign up for free Altmetric alerts about this article - https://aging.altmetric.com/details/email_updates?id=10.18632%2Faging.205662 Subscribe for free publication alerts from Aging - https://www.aging-us.com/subscribe-to-toc-alerts Keywords - aging, brain morphology, functional connectivity, sex hormones, thalamic subnuclei About Aging-US Aging publishes research papers in all fields of aging research including but not limited, aging from yeast to mammals, cellular senescence, age-related diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer's diseases and their prevention and treatment, anti-aging strategies and drug development and especially the role of signal transduction pathways such as mTOR in aging and potential approaches to modulate these signaling pathways to extend lifespan. The journal aims to promote treatment of age-related diseases by slowing down aging, validation of anti-aging drugs by treating age-related diseases, prevention of cancer by inhibiting aging. Cancer and COVID-19 are age-related diseases. Aging is indexed by PubMed/Medline (abbreviated as “Aging (Albany NY)”), PubMed Central, Web of Science: Science Citation Index Expanded (abbreviated as “Aging‐US” and listed in the Cell Biology and Geriatrics & Gerontology categories), Scopus (abbreviated as “Aging” and listed in the Cell Biology and Aging categories), Biological Abstracts, BIOSIS Previews, EMBASE, META (Chan Zuckerberg Initiative) (2018-2022), and Dimensions (Digital Science). Please visit our website at https://www.Aging-US.com​​ and connect with us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AgingUS/ X - https://twitter.com/AgingJrnl Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/agingjrnl/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@AgingJournal LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aging/ Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/AgingUS/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1X4HQQgegjReaf6Mozn6Mc Media Contact 18009220957 MEDIA@IMPACTJOURNALS.COM

Hi and welcome back to the ADHD Skills Lab!Sarah here, your Producer, inviting you to listen to the latest Research Recap! Skye and I delve into neuroscience and medical research to explain how ADHD brains differ and how this can impact other areas of our lives—I'm looking at you, migraines!We also dig into a study on the efficacy of telehealth during COVID lockdowns, ultimately discussing the importance of tailoring ADHD and mental health supports to fully support your life. Whether you're a new-parent or someone with chronic conditions, we discuss solutions that accommodate diverse life situations.Settle in and enjoy the episode!As always, if you have comments about the episode or our podcast, you can reach me at @theadhdskillslabpodcast on IG, now officially managed by me!Thanks for being here. Until next time,Sarah (Podcast Producer)ADHD Skills:Embrace habit tracking apps for monitoring migraines or other chronic conditions. This data can be invaluable during doctor's appointments.Seek out kid-friendly ADHD supports and always communicate with your providers about your need for family-inclusive practices.Consider your personal sensory needs: rose-colored glasses for migraines and photosensitivity, noise-cancelling headphones, weighted blankets, etc.Papers Discussed:01:03 - Sex differences in medication-naïve adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a counting Stroop functional MRI study. 13:21 - Female sex and burden of depressive symptoms predict insufficient response to telemedical treatment in adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: results from a naturalistic patient cohort during the COVID-19 pandemic. 22:09 - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults With Migraine. Looking for more content? Want to get in touch?We would love to hear from you! Feel free to @ us and drop a line or two!IG: Skye @unconventionalorganisationIG: Sarah @theadhdskillslabYT: Unconventional Organisation ADHDconnect@unconventionalorganisation.comBuild ADHD-friendly Flexible Routines You'll Love. We'll guide you through the system we've used to help 800+ academics, entrepreneurs, and working professionals with ADHD reach their goal within one month.https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academyClick here to learn more and looking forward to seeing you there!

It's a Brand New Year!Here's a few thoughts on where we're going for 2024, a response to a listener question, and a blessing for you!You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!We have a YouTube Channel! Click here to subscribe.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:02) - Welcome to Mind Change Monday, January 1st, 2024 (01:37) - Introduction and Gratitude for Listeners (03:15) - The Impact of Thoughts on Brain Structure and Neurotransmitter Production (10:14) - Seeking Favor and Change for a New Year (11:14) - Embracing the New and Leaving the Past Behind (12:11) - Training in Truth and Walking in Freedom (17:10) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose"

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Shawn Stevenson, author of Sleep Smarter, Eat Smarter, and the new Eat Smarter Family Cookbook.  Learning along the way as a parent. (2:29) “Life doesn't call the qualified. Life qualifies the called.” (5:50) We are a product of our environment but also CREATORS of it. (11:17) Fighting his way through life. (19:39) “What can I do to feel better?” His transformation moment with his health. (28:11) The three things he did to change his health. (36:31) Taking his education into his own hands. (41:31) Tackling the seed oil debate. (50:26) Looking at alternative forms of medicine for clues or hints that science hasn't looked at yet. (58:49) Why an individual approach is the best. (1:05:56) How your culture controls your choices. (1:09:36) Steps to create a healthier micro-culture in your household. (1:22:16) The impetus behind his new book and what makes it different. (1:36:24) Challenging your children through ‘safe stressors'. (1:47:12) Exposing your children to different environments so they can learn from other voices. (1:54:32) Related Links/Products Mentioned Eat Smarter Family Cookbook: 100 Delicious Recipes to Transform Your Health, Happiness, and Connection – Book by Shawn Stevenson Limited time offer exclusively for Mind Pump Listeners ONLY: 50% off the Stress, Mood & Metabolism At-Home Lab Test + Health Coaching Call – Reserve yours today here October Promotion: MAPS Bands | The Skinny Guy ‘hardgainer' Bundle 50% off! **Code OCTOBER50 at checkout** What Effect Do Questions Have On Our Brain? - Medium Racehorse Bone Health: From a Nutritional Perspective Chronic Diseases in America | CDC Importance of EPA and DHA Blood Levels in Brain Structure and Function Consumption of ultra-processed foods and associated ... - BMJ Open Trends in Consumption of Ultraprocessed Foods Among US Youths Aged 2-19 Years, 1999-2018 Omega-6 vegetable oils as a driver of coronary heart disease: the oxidized linoleic acid hypothesis In vivo respiratory toxicology of cooking oil fumes: Evidence, mechanisms and prevention Adult Obesity Facts | Overweight & Obesity | CDC  The Past 200 Years in Diabetes | NEJM Health effects of dietary risks in 195 countries, 1990–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017 Sleep Smarter – Book by Shawn Stevenson The Benefit of Family Dinner | Harvard Graduate School of Education Is Frequency of Shared Family Meals Related to the Nutritional Health of Children and Adolescents? We Need a New Approach to Prevent Obesity in Low-Income Minority Populations Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Shawn Stevenson (@shawnmodel) Instagram   Website Bedros Keuilian (@bedroskeuilian) Instagram Bruce H. Lipton, PhD Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram Paul Saladino, MD (@paulsaladinomd) Instagram Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram Jim Kwik (@jimkwik) Instagram Mark Bell (@marksmellybell) Instagram  

Join us on this transformative podcast as we explore a groundbreaking study on the power of affirmations to reshape our brains. Discover the inspiring potential of mindfulness as a therapeutic tool for high-risk veterans, while ending each episode with uplifting affirmations for personal growth and healing."

Link to bioRxiv paper: http://biorxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2023.07.28.551036v1?rss=1 Authors: Torgerson, C., Ahmadi, H., Choupan, J., Fan, C. C., Blosnich, J. R., Herting, M. Abstract: There remains little consensus about the relationship between sex and brain structure, particularly in childhood. Moreover, few pediatric neuroimaging studies have analyzed both sex and gender as variables of interest - many of which included small sample sizes and relied on binary definitions of gender. The current study examined gender diversity with a continuous felt-gender score and categorized sex based on X and Y allele frequency in a large sample of children ages 9-11 years-old (N=7693). Then, a statistical model-building approach was employed to determine whether gender diversity and sex independently or jointly relate to brain morphology, including subcortical volume, cortical thickness, gyrification, and white matter microstructure. The model with sex, but not gender diversity, was the best-fitting model in 75% of gray matter regions and 79% of white matter regions examined. The addition of gender to the sex model explained significantly more variance than sex alone with regard to bilateral cerebellum volume, left precentral cortical thickness, as well as gyrification in the right superior frontal gyrus, right parahippocampal gyrus, and several regions in the left parietal lobe. For mean diffusivity in the left uncinate fasciculus, the model with sex, gender, and their interaction captured the most variance. Nonetheless, the magnitude of variance accounted for by sex was small in all cases and felt-gender score was not a significant predictor on its own for any white or gray matter regions examined. Overall, these findings demonstrate that at ages 9-11 years-old, sex accounts for a small proportion of variance in brain structure, while gender diversity is not directly associated with neurostructural diversity. Copy rights belong to original authors. Visit the link for more info Podcast created by Paper Player, LLC

In this episode, Melanie is joined by Dr. John Hutton to discuss his research into MRI screening for young kids and how toxic screens impact a child's brain. Dr. John S. Hutton, MD, MS, is a pediatrician and clinical researcher in the Division of General and Community Pediatrics and Director of the Reading Literacy Discovery Center. He has published 29 children's books, many with health-promoting themes. These include screen time reduction (Baby Unplugged), dialogic reading, reading to babies, infant calming, safe sleep, breastfeeding, ADHD, and how the heart works. As a pediatrician, Dr. Hutton is also working to validate efficient screening measures of emergent literacy skills and risk factors for clinical use to guide early interventions and reinforce the concept of reading as a critical aspect of child health and development. Interventions include specially designed mobile health apps and community-based sessions in dialogic reading. He is also actively developing and applying children's books for various pediatric health literacy and advocacy topics, including in clinical trials.References & LinksScreen Usage Linked to Differences in Brain Structure in Young ChildrenBook+MRI Scans Help Predict Reading Risks for PreschoolersDr. Hutton's Children's Books______________________________________________________Please subscribe, rate, and share this podcast to help spread the word. Stay Strong! Become a Connect Member to get access to our exclusive online forum, LIVE webinars with medical experts, and the entire ScreenStrong library of videos, audio clips, interviews, e-books, handouts, and more!Our ScreenStrong Lifestyle Courses are NOW AVAILABLE!Want to help spread the ScreenStrong message to your community? Consider becoming a ScreenStrong Ambassador!Production Team: Host—Melanie Hempe Producer & Audio Editor—Olivia Kernekin

In the final episode of Season 3 of Neurosalience, Peter chats with Michele Thiebaut de Shotten. Michele is a full professor at the French National Center for Scientific Research in Paris where he heads the Brain Connectivity and Behavior Lab and the Neurofunctional Imaging Group. On top of all this he is Editor in Chief of the journal Brain Structure and Function and, this year, has been the President of the Organization for Human Brain Mapping. Having over 15 years of experience in neuropsychology and brain connectivity neuroimaging, he has established himself as a leader in the field with work that spans everything including development, evolution, methodology, and theory. He has been a pioneer in probing brain connectivity and disconnectivity, starting in 2005 with a paper published in science showing that spatial neglect is a consequence of the disruption of communication between the frontal and the parietal lobes, and thus should be considered as a disconnection syndrome. Since then, he has been a highly prolific producer of creative, insightful, and high impact work exploring and characterizing structural and functional brain connectivity. Here we talk about the development of his career and his ideas as well as the importance of thinking of the brain from a connectivity perspective. We delve into some of his recent papers, including one that highlights differences in various MRI methods to measure myelin, and finally, we discuss how OHBM has evolved along with the role of the president of OHBM, as well as a few things that the meeting has in store for this year. Episode producers: Omer Faruk Gulban Alfie Wearn Please send any feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas to ohbm.comcom@gmail.com Thank you for listening to this season of Neurosalience! We'll be back in a few months time with Season 4!

Link to bioRxiv paper: http://biorxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2023.04.28.538743v1?rss=1 Authors: Sokolowski, A., Bhagwat, N., Chatelain, Y., Dugre, M., Hanganu, A., Monchi, O., McPherson, B., Wang, M., Poline, J.-B., Sharp, M., Glatard, T. Abstract: Context: An existing major challenge in Parkinson's disease (PD) research is the identification of biomarkers of disease progression. While Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a potential source of PD biomarkers, none of the MRI measures of PD are robust enough to warrant their adoption in clinical research. This study is part of a project that aims to replicate 11 PD studies reviewed in a recent survey (JAMA neurology, 78(10) 2021) to investigate the robustness of PD neuroimaging findings to data and analytical variations. Objective. This study attempts to replicate the results in Hanganu et al. (Brain, 137(4) 2014) using data from the Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI). Methods. Using 25 PD subjects and 18 healthy controls, we analyzed the rate of change of cortical thickness and of the volume of subcortical structures, and we measured the relationship between MRI structural changes and cognitive decline. We compared our findings to the results in the original study. Results. (1) Similarly to the original study, PD patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) exhibited increased cortical thinning over time compared to patients without MCI in the right middle temporal gyrus, insula, and precuneus. (2) The rate of cortical thinning in the left inferior temporal and precentral gyri in PD patients correlated with the change in cognitive performance. (3) There were no group differences in the change of subcortical volumes. (4) We did not find a relationship between the change in subcortical volumes and the change in cognitive performance. Conclusion. Despite important differences in the dataset used in this replication study, and despite differences in sample size, we were able to partially replicate the original results. We produced a publicly available reproducible notebook allowing researchers to further investigate the reproducibility of the results in Hanganu et al. (2014) when more data becomes available in PPMI. Copy rights belong to original authors. Visit the link for more info Podcast created by Paper Player, LLC

W tym odcinku rozmawiamy o tym co to znaczy chorować na schizofrenię i czym jest proces zdrowienia - o rozpadzie Ja i tworzeniu się na nowo. Prowadząca: dr Kinga Wołoszyn-Hohol Goście: prof. Andrzej Cechnicki, dr Michał Piętniewicz W cyklu "Zdrowie Psychiczne z perspektywy" dr Kinga Wołoszyn-Hohol rozmawia ze swoimi gośćmi o rozlicznych aspektach chorowania na zaburzenia psychiczne i ich leczenia. Kinga Wołoszyn-Hohol to doktor psychologii, specjalizująca się w badaniach z zakresu psychofizjologii emocji, wykładowczyni UJ, psychoterapeutka poznawczo-behawioralna,  Wyniki swoich badań opublikowała m.in. w czasopismach Brain Structure and Function, Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, Biological Psychology. Tłumaczka książek z zakresu psychologii i neuronauki.

W tym odcinku rozmawiamy o tym, czym jest stygmatyzacja osób chorujących psychicznie, jak wpływa na wychodzenie z kryzysu psychicznego i jak można z nią walczyć wykorzystując własne doświadczenie. Prowadząca: dr Kinga Wołoszyn-Hohol Goście: Barbara Banaś, Agnieszka Gazda-Grzesiak W cyklu "Zdrowie Psychiczne" dr Kinga Wołoszyn-Hohol rozmawia ze swoimi gośćmi o rozlicznych aspektach chorowania na zaburzenia psychiczne i ich leczenia. Kinga Wołoszyn-Hohol to doktor psychologii, specjalizująca się w badaniach z zakresu psychofizjologii emocji, wykładowczyni UJ, psychoterapeutka poznawczo-behawioralna,  Wyniki swoich badań opublikowała m.in. w czasopismach Brain Structure and Function, Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, Biological Psychology. Tłumaczka książek z zakresu psychologii i neuronauki.

Link to bioRxiv paper: http://biorxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2023.02.24.529940v1?rss=1 Authors: Clifford, K. P., Miles, A., Prevot, T. D., Misquitta, K. A., Ellegood, J., Lerch, J. P., Sibille, E., Nikolova, Y. S., Banasr, M. Abstract: Purpose: As the population skews toward older age, elucidating mechanisms underlying human brain aging becomes imperative. Structural MRI has facilitated non-invasive investigation of lifespan brain morphology changes, yet this domain remains uncharacterized in rodents despite increasing use as models of disordered human brain aging. Methods: Young (2m, n=10), middle-age (10m, n=10) and old (22m, n=9) mice were utilized for maturational (young vs. middle-age) and aging-related (middle-age vs. old mice) comparisons. Regional brain volume was averaged across hemispheres and reduced to 32 brain regions. Pairwise group differences in regional volume, and associations between volume and cognitive performance on the Y-maze task were tested. General linear models with total brain volume as a covariate, and logistic regression for sample-wide associations were employed respectively, correcting for multiple comparisons. Structural covariance networks were generated using the R package igraph, residualized for total brain volume. Group differences in network centrality (degree), integration (mean distance), and segregation (transitivity, modularity) were tested across network densities (5-40%), using 5,000 (1000 for degree) permutations with significance criteria of p less than 0.05 at 5 or more consecutive density thresholds. Results: 18 significant maturational and 6 aging-related brain volume changes occurred, most prevalently in isocortex, brainstem and white matter regions. Additionally, smaller volume of the anterior cingulate area (x2=2.325, pBH=0.044) and larger volume of the hippocampal formation (x2=-2.180, pBH=0.044) were associated with poorer cognitive performance. Maturational network comparisons yielded significant degree changes in 9 regions, but no aging-related changes, aligning with network stabilization trends in humans. Maturational decline in modularity occurred (24-29% density), mirroring human trends of decreased segregation in young adulthood, while mean distance and transitivity remained stable. Conclusions/Implications: These finding offer a foundational account of age effects on brain volume, structural brain networks, and cognition in mice, informing future work in facilitating translation between rodent models and human brain aging. Copy rights belong to original authors. Visit the link for more info Podcast created by Paper Player, LLC

#neurofeedbackpodcast #eeg #brain Jay Gunkelman is the man who has read well over 500,000 Brain Scans and he discusses on the NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback and Neuropsychology Podcast Brain Anatomy and Function that start with the letter F Jay Gunkelman and Pete Jansons also discuss the most watched videos of 2022 Other Topics include: falx cerebri, function, perfusion, Brain Perfusion, Ian Cook, Frontal Cortex, gyrus, sulcus, Einstein's Brain, Left Hemisphere, right hemisphere, SMR, Motor Strip, Cingulate, Flexibility, OCD, Obsessive Compulsive disorder, Temporal Lobe Split, Cochlea, B.A.R.E Testing, Pianist the keyboard is the motor strip, Wernicke's Area, Word Salad, Bruce Willis, Homunculus, Motor Homunculus, Abdominal Epilepsy, Insula, Frontal Eye Fields, High Speed Fiber Tracks, Versículo Most Watched Episodes 2022: "The Little Known Reason Why Michael Jordan Sticks out His Tongue?" https://youtu.be/qGo0rSPNfjQ "What happened to Bob Saget?" https://youtube.com/shorts/4I4H-E5VE0M "Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - What is it?" https://youtu.be/a0klWnoIUyQ "How Light Can Improve Mental Health: Photobiomodulation with Dr. Lew Lim Founder Vielight" https://youtu.be/0gYz7HQyx-8 "Does it Matter Where You Place the EEG Electrodes?" https://youtu.be/nN2HusIlnPg "The Jay Gunkelman Story Part 1" https://youtu.be/inKwhggsLsY "Electroencephalogram Certification Types" https://youtu.be/zuGGzftNBMc "Neuroinflammation, tACS, tDCS and SMR" https://youtu.be/h1zryEossTM "Ruth Lanius Interview: PTSD, Emotions, and More with Sebern Fisher and Jay Gunkelman" https://youtu.be/sANme28BCZE "QEEG vs SPECT Scan? Snippet from NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Podcast" https://youtu.be/HWJ-4raVDz0 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/neuronoodle/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/neuronoodle/support

Link to bioRxiv paper: http://biorxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2022.12.29.522266v1?rss=1 Authors: Saha, D. K., Silva, R. F., Baker, B. T., Saha, R., Calhoun, V. Abstract: The examination of multivariate brain morphometry patterns has gained attention in recent years, especially for their powerful exploratory capabilities in the study of differences between patients and controls. Among many existing methods and tools for analysis of brain anatomy based on structural magnetic resonance imaging (sMRI) data, data-driven source based morphometry (SBM) focuses on the exploratory detection of such patterns. Constrained source-based morphometry (constrained SBM) is a widely used semi-blind extension of SBM that enables extracting maximally independent reference-alike sources using the constrained independent component analysis (ICA) approach. In order to operate, constrained SBM needs the data to be locally accessible. However, there exist many reasons (e.g., the concerns of revealing identifiable rare disease information, or violating strict IRB policies) that may preclude access to data from different sites. In this scenario, constrained SBM fails to leverage the benefits of decentralized data. To mitigate this problem, we present a novel approach: decentralized constrained source-based morphometry (dcSBM). In dcSBM, the original data never leaves the local site. Each site operates constrained ICA on their private local data while using a common distributed computation platform. Then, an aggregator/master node aggregates the results estimated from each local site and applies statistical analysis to find out the significant sources. In our approach, we first use UK Biobank sMRI data to investigate the reliability of our dcSBM algorithm. Finally, we utilize two additional multi-site patient datasets to validate our model by comparing the resulting group difference estimates from both centralized and decentralized constrained SBM. Copy rights belong to original authors. Visit the link for more info Podcast created by Paper Player, LLC

Link to bioRxiv paper: http://biorxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2022.12.22.521614v1?rss=1 Authors: Fjell, A., Sorensen, O., Amlien, I. K., Barre, W., Bartres-Faz, D., Boraxbekk, C.-J., Brandmaier, A., Demuth, I., Drevon, C. A., Ebmeier, K., Ghisletta, P., Kievit, R. A., Kuhn, S. A., Nyberg, L., Madsen, K. S., Sole-Padulles, C., Vidal-Pineiro, D., Wagner, G., Wang, Y., Watne, L. O., Walhovd, K. B. Abstract: Many sleep less than recommended without experiencing daytime tiredness. According to prevailing views, short sleep increases risk of lower brain health and cognitive function. Chronic mild sleep deprivation could cause undetected sleep debt, negatively affecting cognitive function and brain health. However, it is possible that some have less sleep needs and are more resistant to negative effects of sleep loss. We investigated this question using a combined cross-sectional and longitudinal sample of 47,029 participants (age 20-89 years) with measures of self-reported sleep, including 51,295 MRIs of the brain and cognitive tests. 701 participants who reported to sleep less than 6 hours did not experience any daytime tiredness or sleep problems. These short sleepers showed on average larger regional brain volumes and only slightly lower general cognitive function compared to a group of 7-8 hours healthy sleepers (n = 3754). In contrast, short sleepers reporting excessive daytime tiredness and sleep problems (n = 1619) had smaller brain volumes and lower cognitive scores. Analyses using accelerometer-estimated sleep duration confirmed the findings, and the associations remained after controlling for body mass index, depression symptoms, income and education. The results suggest that some people can cope with less sleep without obvious negative consequences for brain health, in line with a view on sleep need as individualized. Tiredness and sleep problems seem to be more relevant for neurocognitive function than sleep duration per se. Copy rights belong to original authors. Visit the link for more info Podcast created by Paper Player, LLC

A new MRI study revealed that consumption of alcohol even in low to moderate amounts during pregnancy can change the baby's brain structure and delay brain development before birth.

This episode is dedicated to clarification of a podcast between Joe Rogan and Max Lugavere, two popular influencers that have a large audience. They discussed Alzheimer's disease and brain health in general and some of the information that was shared was not accurate, which can be really harmful. This is by no means an attack on Rogan or Lugavere. After listening to the conversation, we think Lugavere may not be quite familiar with the data regarding brain health, and it would be important to set the record straight and share the evidence with people and let them decide what's best for them. Having seen thousands of patients with dementia, whether it's Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal lobe dementia, Lewy Body Dementia and others, we feel it's our responsibility to share evidence based data as opposed to feel-good, self confirming anecdotes. Relevant references: Ketogenic Diet: Phillips, M. C et al. (2021). Randomized crossover trial of a modified ketogenic diet in Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's research & therapy, 13(1), 1-12. Lilamand, M et al. (2022). Efficacy and Safety of Ketone Supplementation or Ketogenic Diets for Alzheimer's Disease: A Mini Review. Frontiers in Nutrition, 1324. Włodarek, D. (2021). Food for thought: the emerging role of a ketogenic diet in Alzheimer's disease management. Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, 21(7), 727-730. Cronjé, H et al. (2021). Ketogenic therapies in mild cognitive impairment and dementia. Current Opinion in Lipidology, 32(5), 330-332. LDL Cholesterol metabolism and risk of Alzheimer's: Andrews, S et al., collaborators of the Alzheimer's Disease Genetics Consortium. (2021). Causal associations between modifiable risk factors and the Alzheimer's phenome. Annals of neurology, 89(1), 54-65. Olmastroni, E et al. (2022). Statin use and risk of dementia or Alzheimer's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, 29(5), 804-814. Iwagami, M et al. (2021). Blood cholesterol and risk of dementia in more than 1· 8 million people over two decades: a retrospective cohort study. The Lancet Healthy Longevity, 2(8), e498-e506. Tan, Z. S et al. (2003). Plasma total cholesterol level as a risk factor for Alzheimer disease: the Framingham Study. Archives of Internal Medicine, 163(9), 1053-1057. Kivipelto, M et al. (2002). Apolipoprotein E ε4 allele, elevated midlife total cholesterol level, and high midlife systolic blood pressure are independent risk factors for late-life Alzheimer disease. Annals of internal medicine, 137(3), 149-155. Zhou, Z et al. (2020). Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and Alzheimer's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Frontiers in aging neuroscience, 12, 5. Sáiz-Vazquez, O et al. (2020). Cholesterol and Alzheimer's disease risk: a meta-meta-analysis. Brain sciences, 10(6), 386. Wingo, A. P et al. (2022). LDL cholesterol is associated with higher AD neuropathology burden independent of APOE. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, 93(9), 930-938. The Nigerian Paradox Study: Hall, K et al. (2006). Cholesterol, APOE genotype, and Alzheimer disease: an epidemiologic study of Nigerian Yoruba. Neurology, 66(2), 223-227. Vascular health and Alzheimer's disease: Levit, A et al. (2020). Neurovascular unit dysregulation, white matter disease, and executive dysfunction: the shared triad of vascular cognitive impairment and Alzheimer disease. Geroscience, 42(2), 445-465. The Effect of Lifestyle on Alzheimer's Risk: Dhana, K et al. (2020). Healthy lifestyle and the risk of Alzheimer dementia: Findings from 2 longitudinal studies. Neurology, 95(4), e374-e383.  Risk Reduction of Cognitive Decline and Dementia: WHO Guidelines. Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization; 2019.  https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/312180/9789241550543-eng.pdf. Accessed December 4, 2019. MIND Diet: Morris, M. C et al. (2015). MIND diet associated with reduced incidence of Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's & Dementia, 11(9), 1007-1014. Morris, M. C et al. (2015). MIND diet slows cognitive decline with aging. Alzheimer's & dementia, 11(9), 1015-1022. van den Brink, A. C et al. (2019). The Mediterranean, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH), and Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) diets are associated with less cognitive decline and a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease—a review. Advances in Nutrition, 10(6), 1040-1065. Kheirouri, S., & Alizadeh, M. (2021). MIND diet and cognitive performance in older adults: a systematic review. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 1-19. Hosking, D. E et al. (2019). MIND not Mediterranean diet related to 12-year incidence of cognitive impairment in an Australian longitudinal cohort study. Alzheimer's & Dementia, 15(4), 581-589. Melo van Lent, D et al. (2021). Mind diet adherence and cognitive performance in the Framingham heart study. Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, 82(2), 827-839. Dhana, K et al. (2021). MIND diet, common brain pathologies, and cognition in community-dwelling older adults. Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, 83(2), 683-692. Thomas, A et al. (2022). Association of a MIND Diet with Brain Structure and Dementia in a French Population. The Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease, 1-10. Arjmand, G et al. (2022). Effect of MIND diet intervention on cognitive performance and brain structure in healthy obese women: a randomized controlled trial. Scientific Reports, 12(1), 1-14. Nutrition and Dementia Prevention: Yassine, H. N et al. (2022). Nutrition state of science and dementia prevention: recommendations of the Nutrition for Dementia Prevention Working Group. The Lancet Healthy Longevity, 3(7), e501-e512. Scarmeas, N et al. (2018). Nutrition and prevention of cognitive impairment. The Lancet Neurology, 17(11), 1006-1015.   Publications by Lugavere's mentor, Dr. Richard Isaacson: Isaacson, R. S et al. (2019). Individualized clinical management of patients at risk for Alzheimer's dementia. Alzheimer's & Dementia, 15(12), 1588-1602. Amini, Y., Saif, N., Greer, C., Hristov, H., & Isaacson, R. (2020). The role of nutrition in individualized Alzheimer's risk reduction. Current nutrition reports, 9(2), 55-63.  Isaacson, R. S. (2019). Advances in early diagnosis and treatment strategies in the management of Alzheimer's disease. Journal of Managed Care Medicine, 22(4), 17-21. Berkowitz, C. L., Mosconi, L., Rahman, A., Scheyer, O., Hristov, H., & Isaacson, R. S. (2018). Clinical application of APOE in Alzheimer's prevention: a precision medicine approach. The journal of prevention of Alzheimer's disease, 5(4), 245-252. BOOK: The Alzheimer's Prevention & Treatment Diet: Using Nutrition to Combat the Effects of Alzheimer's Disease. Isaacson, R. S., & Ochner, C. N. (2016). Square One Publishers, Inc. Podcast episodes mentioned: The Proof with Simon Hill: The carnivore diet, veganism and nutrition misinformation | Dr Alan Flanagan.  The Proof with Simon Hill: Debate: Seed Oils And Heart Disease | Tucker Goodrich And Dr Matthew Nagra   Our publications relevant to this topic: Sherzai, A., Edland, S. D., Masliah, E., Hansen, L., Pizzo, D. P., Sherzai, A., & Corey-Bloom, J. (2013). Spongiform change in dementia with Lewy bodies and Alzheimer disease. Alzheimer Disease & Associated Disorders, 27(2), 157-161. Whitehair, D. C., Sherzai, A., Emond, J., Raman, R., Aisen, P. S., Petersen, R. C., & Fleisher, A. S. (2010). Influence of apolipoprotein E ɛ4 on rates of cognitive and functional decline in mild cognitive impairment. Alzheimer's & Dementia, 6(5), 412-419. Lazar, E., Sherzai, A., Adeghate, J., & Sherzai, D. (2021). Gut dysbiosis, insulin resistance and Alzheimer's disease: review of a novel approach to neurodegeneration. Frontiers in Bioscience-Scholar, 13(1), 17-29. Sherzai, D., & Sherzai, A. (2019). Preventing Alzheimer's: Our most urgent health care priority. American journal of lifestyle medicine, 13(5), 451-461. Sherzai, A. Z., Sherzai, A. N., & Sherzai, D. (2022). A Systematic Review of Omega-3 Consumption and Neuroprotective Cognitive Outcomes. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 15598276221117102. Sherzai, D., Sherzai, A., & Sherzai, A. (2022). Lifestyle Intervention and Alzheimer Disease. The Journal of Family Practice, 71(1 Suppl Lifestyle), eS83-eS89. Sherzai, D., Sherzai, A., Lui, K., Pan, D., Chiou, D., Bazargan, M., & Shaheen, M. (2016). The association between diabetes and dementia among elderly individuals: a nationwide inpatient sample analysis. Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology, 29(3), 120-125. Sherzai, A., Sherzai, D., Pilot, M., & Ovbiagele, B. (2016). Prevalence of the Diagnoses of Alzheimer's Dementia, Non-Alzheimer's Dementia and Vascular Dementia Among Hospitalized Stroke Patients: A National Inpatient Sample Analysis, 1999-2012 (P1. 125).   Follow us on social media: Instagram: The Brain Docs @thebraindocs Facebook: The Brain Docs Website: TheBrainDocs.com

This is the fifteenth episode of Games in the Glade, the demo for Thirsty Suitors, new games coming to monthly subscription services in September, the Kirby 30th Anniversary Music Fest, GDQ's Flame Fatales event, Grant Howitt's F'ed Up Little Man: a Soulslike RPG, Hideo Kojim'as new podcast, Masahiro Sakurai's new youtube channel, the new Crypt of the Necrodancer DLC and spin-off game, Freshly Frosted, and Card Shark.     LINKS: Become a friend of the forest on my patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gamesintheglade My twitch channel, where I'm currently playing Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, Yakuza: Kiwami, Ooblets, and Final Fantasy XIV: https://www.twitch.tv/itsTina   Thirsty Suitors Demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1617220/Thirsty_Suitors/  Vic Hood's article “Playstation Plus free games October 2022” over on techradar: https://www.techradar.com/news/playstation-plus-free-games Megan Spurr's article “Coming Soon to Game Pas: Humble Games” on the Xbox Game Pass blog: https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2022/10/04/game-pass-october-2022-wave-1-announce/ Kirby's 30th Anniversary Music Fest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJoBSUoZjpw  MetroidCrime running Metroid Dread: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0P8uS2CyDY and https://www.twitch.tv/metroidcrime  Amber_cxc running Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bonus tracks and DLC waves 1 and 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wlMHiYs1Wg and https://www.twitch.tv/amber_cxc Clipper running Mega Man X 100%: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qd6AbHMQ7mo and https://www.twitch.tv/clipper  Clairelynnd running LoZ OoT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKG32u8nQnw and https://www.twitch.tv/clairelynnd  Blackheartwings running Stardew Valley - Crafts Room %: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccOJtjqvNzE and https://www.twitch.tv/blackheartwings  Grant Howitt's F'ed Up Little Man, a Soulslike RPG: https://www.patreon.com/posts/70750017  For the Record on the spotfiy blog “‘Hideo Kojima presents Brain Structure' Will Unravel the Genius Mind of the Video Game Creator”: https://newsroom.spotify.com/2022-08-23/hideo-kojima-presents-brain-structure-will-unravel-the-genius-mind-of-the-video-game-creator/ Hideo Kojima's podcast: https://spotify.link/hideokojima  Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv1DvRY5PyHHt3KN9ghunuw  Kate Gray at NintendoLife's article “Crypt Of The Necrodancer Comes Back From The Dead With Co-Op, New Characters, And A Sequel” https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/08/crypt-of-the-necrodancer-comes-back-from-the-dead-with-co-op-new-characters-and-a-sequel Rift of the Necrodancer trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cV528_7Nx-E Synchrony DLC trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MX9JlggiCHo  Freshly Frosted: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1070790/Freshly_Frosted/ Card Shark: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1371720/Card_Shark/ SIFTER'S interview with Nicolai Troshinsky: “The mindblowing process of hand printing every graphic in CARD SHARK”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOJEsQZYD6c

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We learn about how a reptilian's brain structure is connected to a psychopath's personality disorder. We also find out about tools we can use to not get overwhelmed by our emotions, and how AI is being developed that can identify the shortest path to human happiness. That, plus more, on this unlocked patreon episode. Support John on Patreon: Patreon.com/JFOD. Watch John's stand up special: youtu.be/OKptLDt6xKo.

Alanna bought a house, Theo dreams of landscaping, and we all take a journey down the rabbit hole of overthinking

Link to bioRxiv paper: http://biorxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2022.08.26.505274v1?rss=1 Authors: Hänisch, B., Hansen, J. Y., Bernhardt, B. C., Eickhoff, S. B., Dukart, J., Misic, B., Valk, S. L. Abstract: The relationship between brain areas based on neurotransmitter receptor and transporter molecule expression patterns may provide a link between brain structure and its function. Here, we studied the organization of the receptome, a measure of regional neurotransmitter receptor/transporter molecule (NTRM) similarity, derived from in vivo PET imaging studies of 19 different receptors and transporters. Nonlinear dimensionality reduction revealed three main spatial gradients of receptor similarity in the cortex. The first gradient differentiated the somato-motor network from the remaining cortex. The second gradient spanned between temporo-occipital and frontal anchors, differentiating visual and limbic networks from attention and control networks, and the third receptome gradient was anchored between the occipital and temporal cortices. In subcortical structures, the receptome delineated a striato-thalamic axis, separating functional communities. Moreover, we observed similar organizational principles underlying receptome differentiation in cortex and subcortex, indicating a link between subcortical and cortical NTRM patterning. Overall, we found that the cortical receptome shared key organizational traits with brain structure and function. Node-level correspondence of receptor similarity to functional, microstructural, and diffusion MRI-based measures decreased along a primary-to-transmodal gradient. Compared to primary and paralimbic regions, we observed higher receptomic diversification in unimodal and heteromodal regions, possibly supporting functional flexibility. In sum, we show how receptor similarity may form an additional organizational layer of human brain architecture, bridging brain structure and function. Copy rights belong to original authors. Visit the link for more info Podcast created by PaperPlayer

Longitudinal Assessments of Neurocognitive Performance and Brain Structure Associated With Initiation of Tobacco Use in Children, 2016 to 2021  JAMA Network Open Data from the Adolescent Brain and Cognitive Development (ABCD) study was analyzed to assess impact of early initiation (

In the first of a new series for FLCCC, Dr. Mobeen Syed takes a look at a study from the United Kingdom that explored changes in brain structure in patients with COVID. Our new video series, Long Story Short with Dr. Been, features one of the internet's most popular medical educators. https://covid19criticalcare.com/long-story-short-with-dr-been/ A medical doctor and software engineer, Dr. Mobeen Syed (known to his fans as Dr. Been) has been teaching medicine since 1994. He collaborated with the FLCCC Alliance to create the I-RECOVER protocol to treat long COVID. This video series will explore emerging topics and research regarding long COVID and other pandemic-related issues in Dr. Been's informative, engaging style. Check back Fridays for new Dr. Been videos! Donate to the Front Line Covid-19 Critical Care Alliance, Inc To educate medical professionals and the public in safe and effective ways to prevent and treat COVID-19. Click here to make a donation: https://frontlinecovid-19criticalcarealliance.salsalabs.org/donate/index.html Buy FLCCC gear: https://supportflccc.store/ Subscribe to our mailing list on our website: http://flccc.net/signup

This episode looks at a recent randomised controlled trial in humans on the impact of Omega-3 fatty acids on brain structure and function and overall metabolic health. It was a beautifully designed study which, for me, absolutely puts an end to the debate on whether we should be supplementing with Omega 3 fatty acids. Make sure you subscribe to the newsletter on our website to get access to the research paper.

This is an exciting topic.In today's episode, we're going to talk about “Developing Your Reticular Activating System.” some super effective strategies that you can start implementing immediately to help boost your memory.

Does SARS-CoV-2 infection have a lasting impact on brain structure? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.

After water, tea is the most popular beverage in the world. While many people enjoy tea for the flavor, aroma and caffeine boost, research suggests that there may be another reason to regularly drink this beverage: its effects on the brain. In 2019, researchers from Wuyi University, University of Essex, University of Cambridge, and the National University of Singapore conducted the first study exploring the effects of tea on system-level brain networks. Their paper was published in Aging (Aging-US) Volume 11, Issue 11, and entitled, “Habitual tea drinking modulates brain efficiency: evidence from brain connectivity evaluation.” “In this study, we comprehensively explored brain connectivity with both global and regional metrics derived from structural and functional imaging to unveil putative differential connectivity organizations between tea drinking group and non-tea drinking group.” Full blog - https://www.impactjournals.com/journals/blog/aging/how-habitual-tea-drinking-impacts-brain-structure/ DOI - https://doi.org/10.18632/aging.102023 Correspondence to - Junhua Li - junhua.li@essex.ac.uk and Lei Feng - pcmfl@nus.edu.sg Sign up for free Altmetric alerts about this article - https://oncotarget.altmetric.com/details/email_updates?id=10.18632%2Foncotarget.102023 Press release - https://www.aging-us.com/news_room/habitual-tea-drinking-modulates-brain-efficiency-evidence-from-brain-connectivity-evaluation Keywords - tea drinking, brain efficiency, fMRI, DTI, default mode network, hemispheric asymmetry, aging About Aging-US Launched in 2009, Aging-US publishes papers of general interest and biological significance in all fields of aging research and age-related diseases, including cancer—and now, with a special focus on COVID-19 vulnerability as an age-dependent syndrome. Topics in Aging-US go beyond traditional gerontology, including, but not limited to, cellular and molecular biology, human age-related diseases, pathology in model organisms, signal transduction pathways (e.g., p53, sirtuins, and PI-3K/AKT/mTOR, among others), and approaches to modulating these signaling pathways. Please visit our website at http://www.Aging-US.com​​ and connect with us: SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/Aging-Us Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AgingUS/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/AgingJrnl Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/agingjrnl/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/agingus​ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aging/ Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/AgingUS/ Aging-US is published by Impact Journals, LLC: http://www.ImpactJournals.com​​ Media Contact 18009220957 MEDIA@IMPACTJOURNALS.COM

In this month's AJP Audio, Dr. Samuel Wilkinson (Yale University, Associate Director of the Yale Depression Research Program) discusses a study looking at the association of electro-convulsive therapy or ECT on all-cause mortality and suicide in Medicare patients with mood and bipolar disorders.  Following that, Dr. Ned Kalin, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal discusses the December issue of AJP.   Wilkinson interview: Effects of ECT on older patients with mood disorders [00:50] A brief history of ECT [01:20] A troubled history [02:00] A backlash against ECT [02:24] Improved techniques and practices [03:32] Limitations of past research into ECT [04:20] Strength of the study [05:33] How patients were matched [05:59] Limitations of the present study [07:17] Treatment of patients going forward [08:18] Difficulties in administering and accessing ECT [09:49] Next steps in research into ECT and patients with elevated suicide risk [11:14] All-cause mortality and ECT [11:57] Kalin interview: The December issue of AJP [13:02] Major depressive and bipolar disorders [13:13] “Neuromodulation Strategies for the Treatment of Depression” [13:42] “Association of ECT With Risks of All-Cause Mortality and Suicide in Older Medicare Patients” [14:19] “Efficacy and Safety of Lumateperone for Major Depressive Episodes Associated with Bipolar I or Bipolar II Disorder: A Phase 3 Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial” [15:29] Ostacher editorial [17:44] “Association Between Systemic Inflammation and Individual Symptoms of Depression: A Pooled Analysis of 15 Population-Based Cohort Studies” [18:18] Pariante editorial [20:42] “Coordinate-Based Network Mapping of Brain Structure in Major Depressive Disorder in Younger and Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis” [21:23] Putting the issue into context [23:00]   Be sure to let your colleagues know about the podcast, and please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you listen to it. Subscribe to the podcast here. Listen to other podcasts produced by the American Psychiatric Association. Browse articles online. Watch Deputy Editor Daniel S. Pine, M.D., present highlights from the May 2021 issue. How authors may submit their work. Follow the journals of APA Publishing on Twitter. E-mail us at ajp@psych.org  

Nancy Kanwisher, founding member of the McGovern Institute for Brain Research and professor in MIT's Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, describes the effort to understand the mind as “the grandest scientific quest of all time,” partly because it seeks to answer fundamental questions that all people ponder from time to time: What is knowledge? How does memory work? How do we form our perceptions of the world? In this episode, Prof. Kanwisher gives a nutshell history of her field and describes how scientists use imaging techniques to study the brain structures involved in different cognitive skills. She also reflects on the usefulness of personal anecdotes as a teaching technique in courses like her 9.13 The Human Brain. Kanwisher believes scientists have a moral obligation to share the results of their research with the world—which may explain why she has published her course materials for 9.13 on OpenCourseWare—but she doesn't see that sharing as an onerous responsibility. “The stuff I do is easily shareable with people,” she says, “but it's also fun. It's really fun to get an idea across and see somebody resonate to it.”Relevant ResourcesMIT OpenCourseWareThe OCW Educator PortalShare your teaching ideas and insights with Nancy KanwisherProfessor Kanwisher's course on OCW (9.13 The Human Brain)Professor Kanwisher at MIT's McGovern Institute for Brain ResearchProfessor Kanwisher's series of short videos on brain scienceMusic in this episode by Blue Dot Sessions Connect with UsIf you have a suggestion for a new episode or have used OCW to change your life or those of others, tell us your story. We'd love to hear from you! Call us @ 617-715-2517On our siteOn FacebookOn TwitterOn Instagram Stay CurrentSubscribe to the free monthly "MIT OpenCourseWare Update" e-newsletter.Support OCWIf you like Chalk Radio and OpenCourseware, donate to help keep those programs going! CreditsSarah Hansen, host and producer (https://twitter.com/learning_sarah)Brett Paci, producer  (https://twitter.com/Brett_Paci)Dave Lishansky, producer (https://twitter.com/DaveResonates)Script writing assistance from Nidhi ShastriShow notes by Peter Chipman

Dr. Sofia Noori is the first Chief Resident of Digital Psychiatry at the Yale Department of Psychiatry. She is a founding member of the Center for Digital Psychiatry at the Connecticut Mental Health Center, which aims to integrate digital health in the care of patients with serious mental illness. She also served as the curriculum lead for Innovation to Impact, a NIDA-funded substance use entrepreneurship program. Aside from her digital health endeavors, Dr. Noori is the co-founder of the Women's Mental Health Conference at Yale, the first academic and trainee-led conference on women's mental health in the United States.

Dr. Jaycie Loewen, PhD is a Clinical Neuroscientist who received her Doctorate of Neuroscience at the University of Utah. Her background includes the study of basic and clinical brain injury, including the publication of research regarding mechanisms of epilepsy pathophysiology. Dr. Loewen is a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Scholar, with a Master's in Clinical Investigation awarded in 2018, as well as a recipient of the Higher Education Teaching Specialist Certificate. Through these degrees, she obtained experience with patient care and education as well as an understanding of the necessity of respecting patient experience and symptoms. At Cognitive FX, a clinic that specializes in addressing concussion symptoms, Dr. Loewen's focus is firstly patient care and education.

Autistic people have distinct patterns of brain development, which sometimes result in differences in brain structure. Here’s what we know about those differences.

Atypical development of a particular type of neuron explains the structural similarities seen in the brains of people with autism, schizophrenia and other conditions, according to a new study.

Randy Webb MA MC LPC LMHC returns to the Intentional Clinician to discuss Dr. Bruce Perry M.D., Ph.D's Neurosequential Model. Randy and host, Paul Krauss MA LPC, explain what the Neurosequential Model is and discuss the immense amounts research by Dr. Bruce Perry and other leaders in the fields of trauma-informed care and neurobiology. Randy and Paul discuss possible applications for the Neurosequential Model and the emerging research on trauma, stress, and the human nervous system in the fields of psychotherapy, health care in general, education, the justice system, government policy, and more. Randy and Paul discuss cultural barriers and the older system of medicine, compared to the emerging Trauma-Informed Care and its implications for our communities and how we live. Further discussed is how the emerging research of neurobiology and the human nervous system could actually bring out positive ideas and promote methods that could help people live more fulfilling lives. In fact, the emerging research on the nervous system and Dr. Perry's Neurosequential Model has implications far beyond healthcare and if understood and applied with care--it could shift culture and promote more unity among the human race.
 Also discussed: Bert Powell MA, Human Development, Emotional Regulation, Brain Organization, Protective Factors, Adverse Childhood Experiences Study, Early Childhood Developmental Trauma, Nervous System Development, Environment and Community, Brain Structure, Attachment, Empathy, Mirror Neurons, Counseling, Peter Levine Ph.D., Counseling Research, Scott Miller Ph.D., The Child Trauma Academy, Therapeutic Group Homes, Trauma Informed Care, Violence, Stress, Working with Caregivers, Dosages of Change and Stress, Strength-Based Approach versus Pointing out Pathologies, The Justice System, Education System, the limits of the diagnostic system, the limits of behaviorism, root causes of acting out, Dissociation, Explosive Behaviors, Adaptive Information Processing Model, Human Relationships, Diversity, Uniting the Opposites and more. Randy Webb MA MC LPC LMHC works in Phoenix, AZ as a Private Practice Counselor, TRN/ HAP EMDR Facilitator, and a learning consultant for a large behavioral health organization in Maricopa County Arizona. Paul Krauss MA LPC is the Clinical Director of Health for Life Grand Rapids, home of The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center of Grand Rapids. Paul is also a Private Practice Psychotherapist, EMDRIA Consultant in Training (CIT), host of the Intentional Clinician podcast, Behavioral Health Consultant, Clinical Trainer, and Counseling Supervisor. Paul is now offering consulting for a few individuals and organizations. Paul is the creator of the National Violence Prevention Hotline (in progress)  as well as the Intentional Clinician Training Program for Counselors. Questions? Call the office at 616-200-4433.  If you are looking for EMDRIA consulting groups, Paul Krauss MA LPC is now hosting weekly online and in-person groups.  For details, click here. Follow Health for Life Grand Rapids: Instagram   |   Facebook     |     Youtube Learn more about Dr. Bruce Perry M.D., Ph.D's work below: http://childtrauma.org/ http://teacher.scholastic.com/professional/bruceperry/ https://www.cpe.rutgers.edu/trauma/docs/Dr-Bruce-Perry-Bio.pdf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_D._Perry Original music: ”Shades of Currency" [Instrumental] from Archetypes by PAWL “Smaller Rivers” from Sam Prekop by Sam Prekop “A Cloud to the Back” from Sam Prekop by Sam Prekop “Any Day” from Any Day by The Sea and Cake