Tag: Executive Functions

Superfoods and the Prefrontal Cortex for Better Focus

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Reading Time: 2 minutesThe prefrontal cortex, located at the very front of the brain, is responsible for higher-order cognitive functions like decision-making, attention, and self-control. Maintaining its health is essential for staying focused and making sound decisions. In this article, we’ll examine how certain superfoods support the prefrontal cortex and improve cognitive performance. The Role of the Prefrontal Cortex The prefrontal cortex governs executive functions, which include organizing thoughts, planning, and regulating emotions. This area of the brain is highly energy-intensive, requiring a constant supply of nutrients to function optimally. Top Superfoods for…

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The Neuroscience of Alcohol Addiction: Understanding the Brain’s Role in Dependency

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Reading Time: 3 minutesAlcohol addiction, also known as alcohol use disorder (AUD), is a complex and multifaceted condition that affects millions of people worldwide. At its core, AUD is not just a behavioral issue but a neurological one, deeply rooted in the brain’s chemistry and structure. Understanding the neuroscience behind alcohol addiction is crucial for developing effective treatments and interventions.   One of the key players in alcohol addiction is the brain’s reward system, specifically the mesolimbic dopamine system. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that is closely associated with feelings of pleasure and reinforcement.…

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Harnessing Age Regression

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Reading Time: 2 minutesHypnotic age regression is a powerful way to speed up recovery because it accesses embodied neural networks that store information about how the brain worked before the injury. Though not a perfect replay of the past, re-experiencing implicitly richer neurocognitive resources can guide the brain’s reshaping. Age regression techniques help people re-experience earlier times in their lives. They use imagery, stories, and suggestions to bring up important memories from their own lives. This differs fundamentally from retrospectively analysing the past from one’s current vantage point.  Instead, hypnosis can evoke a…

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