Artificial intelligence’s involvement in neurology has made for revolutionary progress in neuroimaging, neurocognitive disorder research, and personalized treatment over the last decade. Since the 1970s, AI has been integrated into a multitude of topics in neuroscience, ranging from genetic mapping and modelling of the human brain, to patient treatment analysis, to advanced research in neurological disorders. Its contributions to the fields of neuroscience, neurology, and psy

Science of Connection  To understand the relationship between social media and teens, we first need to examine the psychology behind the effect it has on society. For example the over saturation of connection, humans biologically have the urge to form connections with one another for protection from nature and ourselves, so when we make these connections today there is a surge of dopamine as encouragement to make more connections for safety. Social media allows us to make mil

Introduction Concussions, a form of mild traumatic brain injury, affect millions of people annually through sports, accidents, and everyday mishaps. These injuries disrupt the brain’s balance, often leaving individuals with symptoms that ripple across their lives. By diving into the complex changes a concussion brings, from the initial impact to the body’s attempts to heal, we can better understand how to prevent, diagnose, and recover from these injuries. What defines a conc

Sleep deprivation is a practice that has plagued today’s society, and many of us don’t know the effects it can have on our mental health. Sleep deficiency has a large impact on emotional regulation, mental issues such as depression and anxiety, and feelings of loneliness. Understanding this bi-directional relationship can help people make healthier choices with their sleeping habits and could help with researching topics like this. Emotional regulation is vital in decreasing

With the colder months upon us, with shorter days and longer nights, winter-pattern Seasonal Affective Disorder is a common occurrence for many. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of clinical depression that occurs with seasonal changes. Most people who experience seasonal affective disorder have winter pattern SAD. Winter pattern SAD is a subtype of SAD, in which symptoms begin in the fall months, and subside during the spring. It is the most commonly known pattern

Stressful situations, such as a looming deadline or a traumatic event can trigger different stress responses. These stress responses are also alternatively called trauma responses. Trauma responses are primal reactions to stressful situations. In the modern world, there are four commonly recognized stress responses: fight, flight, freeze, and fawn.  Fight The most commonly known response is the fight response, which occurs when the body believes that it is in danger, and that

Abstract A healthy diet and exercise routine may support increased short-term memory recall, an important function of cognitive...

Introduction: When we reflect upon veterans, we often envision honorable individuals who have selflessly served our country during...

Each teen constantly forgets how important self-care is. Self-care can go a long way, from having a great day to feeling like staying in...

"Don’t you see, we SS men were not supposed to think about these things; it never even occurred to us. We were all so trained to obey...

Each teen is pressured into having a social media platform due to their community. Social media is in technology, and technology is all...

How does the internet affect an individual? Well when one thinks about it, it's easy to understand. The internet is full of many toxic...

Data for years has shown that a significantly higher number of men were diagnosed with neurodiversity than women. Studies of neurological...

When we think of creativity, we think of the arts. Painters, dancers, actors, and authors. All of these people make a living by creating....

Introduction: In the previous parts, we discussed David Chalmers' ideas about the Hard Problem of Consciousness and derived definitions...

To prove the existence of consciousness, let's start with the theses given by Chalmers. He proposed two axioms: any consciousness is...

Conscience. In most popular scientific articles about neuroscience or human nature, there are discussions about the mysteries of...

Students around the world are forced into a cycle by their schools. Classes start too soon, causing early wake-up times. Long lectures,...

The flow state is a remarkable phenomenon that unlocks the extraordinary cognitive abilities of an individual. The state allows athletes...