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Frederikke Aabo-Rosendal

Fecal transplant as painkiller? Gut microbiota and fibromyalgia part II

Fecal transplant as painkiller? Gut microbiota and fibromyalgia part II

The bacteria living in our intestines, collectively known as the gut microbiota, may play a role in fibromyalgia, a chronic condition marked by widespread pain, fatigue, and often digestive or mood issues. Scientists have found that the gut microbiota in people with fibromyalgia differs from that of healthy individuals, and

The gut bacteria boost pain in fibromyalgia - part I

The gut bacteria boost pain in fibromyalgia - part I

Not all chronic pain has a clear cause. Some people experience persistent pain without any visible damage or disease. A leading example of unexplained pain is fibromyalgia, which impacts around 2% to 4% of the population, mostly women. Fibromyalgia causes widespread pain, fatigue, sleep problems, and memory issues. Many people

What happens when your mind goes blank, when the mind truly goes silent?

What happens when your mind goes blank, when the mind truly goes silent?

Most of the time when we are awake, our thoughts seem to flow like an endless river. We experience inner speech, mental images, silent feelings, and sensory awareness. Traditionally, it was thought that our inner experience always has some content, such as remembering a past event or imagining a future

Mind over machine: Controlling robots with thoughts alone

Mind over machine: Controlling robots with thoughts alone

Imagine being able to control a walking robot—not with your hands, not with your voice, but with your brainwaves alone. No screens, no joysticks—just your mental focus. Picture the robot bringing you water, opening a door, or fetching your slippers. While that sounds futuristic, it’s not science

When is something normal, and when is it abnormal?

When is something normal, and when is it abnormal?

How can we assess whether a human trait is a “normal variant” or something abnormal? Just because something is common doesn’t necessarily make it normal - or desirable. It’s a fallacy to use population averages as a measure of health. Especially in modern societies, where lifestyle and environment

Nah, a beer will make you sleep, but not well. A post on alcohol and sleep quality

Nah, a beer will make you sleep, but not well. A post on alcohol and sleep quality

Alcohol is widely consumed and for many reasons, including its potential to aid sleep. Sort of aid sleep that is. Alcohol is known for its sedative effects, often helping people fall asleep faster. But, while alcohol may initially assist in sleep onset, it can cause sleep disruptions throughout the night.

New imaging technique detects changes in athletes with recurrent head trauma "at work"

New imaging technique detects changes in athletes with recurrent head trauma "at work"

Concussions are common among athletes. Even after symptoms like headaches and nausea fade, some brain functions may not bounce back as quickly. One area that seems to take longer to heal is dual task performance—doing a mental task and a physical one at the same time. While athletes often