The Dynamic Duo: Heart and Brain – Unraveling Their Intricate Connection Introduction The human body is a marvel of complexity and coordination, with every organ and system playing a vital role in maintaining our health and well-being. Among the most fascinating and integral components of our body are the heart and the brain. These two…
The Art of Rest: Prioritizing Self-Care for a Balanced Life Introduction In today’s fast-paced world, the concept of rest often takes a backseat to our demanding schedules and never-ending to-do lists. We live in a society that glorifies hustle culture, where busyness is worn as a badge of honor. However, it’s essential to recognize that…
The Art and Science of Yoga: A Holistic Approach to Well-Being and Harmony In a world filled with constant hustle and bustle, finding inner peace and maintaining physical well-being has become a significant challenge. One ancient practice that has stood the test of time and continues to offer a holistic approach to health and harmony…
PAIN GATEWAY [ MESSENGERS ( THE NERVOUS SYSTEM ) ] The nervous system does have natural responses that can ease minor pains, like the sting of a scrape or ache of a bump. When you were a child and trying to learn to roller-skate, perhaps you once fell and skinned your knee. To stop your…
THE AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM / TWO BRANCHES THE AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM Much of what the brain does takes place beyond our ability to sense it-or appreciate it. In the midbrain’s pons and medulla lie the centers that regulate the vital, everyday functions of life. Think about it: How fortunate you are that you don’t have…
Introduction to the Nervous System The nervous system is a complex and highly specialized network that plays a pivotal role in maintaining the body’s overall functionality and health. It is responsible for coordinating and regulating various bodily functions, ensuring that all systems work in harmony. At its core, the nervous system comprises three primary components:…
SEEING THOUGHTS [ LOOKING INSIDE ( THE AMAZING BRAIN ) ] SEEING THOUGHTS MAGNETOENCEPHALOGRAPHY ( MEG ) also relies on magnetism to examine the brain. In this case, it’s the body’s ambient magnetic fields, not those generated by an external machine, that form the basis of brain imaging. These magnetic fields are extremely weak-perhaps only…
FIRST GLIMPSE / A BETTER LOOK / COMPUTERIZED VISIONS [ THE AMAGING BRAIN ] FIRST GLIMPSE The first technology to peer into the brain was the x-ray, invented by Wilhelm Rontgen (1845-1923) in 1895. The German scientist discovered a form of radiation that could penetrate the body; the rays were absorbed by dense bones, which…
WHAT IS INTELLIGENCE [ LOOKING INSIDE ( THE AMAGING BRAIN ) ] PERHAPS NO scientific book of the past half century stirred up as much controversy as The Bell Curve: Intelligence and Class Structure in American Life. The 1994 book, by Richard ]. Herrnstein and Charles Murray, begins simply: “That the word intelligence describes something…
OUTSIDE LOOKING IN [ THE AMAGING BRAIN ] Scientists have long Dreamed of Exammmg how the brain works within a living body. The problem, though, was figuring out how to get inside the head without causing injury or even death. Doctors treating wounds from wars and accidents have been able to get glimpses of living…