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Hooked on the screen: How internet porn affects the brain

Hooked on the screen: How internet porn affects the brain

Are you also curious about how internet pornography affects brain function, emotion, and behavior? Is it true that excessive use mirrors drug addiction and impacts cognitive control and mood? With the spread of internet access and changes in how we socialize, internet pornography has become widely available and frequently consumed.

How phthalates may impact the baby's brain - not for the faint of heart

How phthalates may impact the baby's brain - not for the faint of heart

Not usually prone to catastrophic thinking, I found myself wondering why mental health issues and neurodiversity have become so widespread in our children's generation. So pronounced across the world and in every culture, I’ve started to think it might be linked to something our generation was exposed

Men at + 50, testosterone and mental health

Men at + 50, testosterone and mental health

Testosterone is a vital hormone that plays a key role in male health. And yes there is - as suspected - a direct pathway between the testes and the brain. Testosterone is produced mainly in the testes and acts as the primary male sex hormone. Beyond these well-known sexual functions,

The menstrual cycle and brain function: Myth-bashing

The menstrual cycle and brain function: Myth-bashing

The menstrual cycle involves complex hormonal fluctuations that greatly influence the woman's physiological processes. Historically, menstruation has been stigmatized, leading to misconceptions about its impact on cognitive abilities. While it has been widely debated how (not whether) these changes affect women’s thinking and performance - neuroscience has

How on earth is the brain involved in itching?

How on earth is the brain involved in itching?

Yes, there is neuroscience in the skin and yes, there is a Brain-Skin axis. That nervous system seems to pop up everywhere, and recent research shows how the nervous system is deeply involved in - and can amplify the itching. More than just a skin condition One of the most

The hormonal clock: Sex differences in sleep cycles

The hormonal clock: Sex differences in sleep cycles

Men and women experience sleep differently, and these variations stem from biological differences rather than lifestyle or environment alone. Sleep disorders such as insomnia, hypersomnia, and sleep phase disorders appear more frequently in one sex than the other, with women often reporting greater sleep disturbances. These differences are partly due

Dominance: How social rank affect brain health - a fishy study

Dominance: How social rank affect brain health - a fishy study

In social animals, stress from competing for dominance or coping with subordination can influence brain health by inducing oxidative stress. Oxidative stress occurs when an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants in the body leads to cellular damage. In the brain, it contributes to aging, neurodegenerative diseases, and cognitive decline,