Cholesterol is often viewed negatively due to its association with heart disease. However, this essential molecule plays a critical role in maintaining life, and is particularly critical in brain health and mood regulation. While elevated cholesterol can indeed present health risks, extremely low cholesterol levels...
Over 10% of the population (21 million people in the US) struggle with Depression. This complex disease can be treatment resistant and it can significantly affect one's quality of life. Depression is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, a decline in interest in activities, fatigue,...
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects millions globally, manifesting as difficulties with attention, distractibility, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Neuroimaging studies have unveiled structural and functional differences in the brains of individuals with ADHD, including a reduced volume in the prefrontal cortex—responsible for executive functions—and alterations in the basal...
Understanding PANDAS: When Childhood Infections Trigger Neuropsychiatric Disorders Imagine waking up one day to find your child suddenly gripped by overwhelming fears, obsessive thoughts, or uncontrollable tics. What if these alarming changes came out of nowhere, seemingly overnight? For some families, this unsettling scenario is a...
We used to think the brain was done developing at 25. And we thought that when decline or injury started, it was a point of no return. We now have documented MRIs that show an increase in brain volume and improved function, even at age...