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When Grief Won’t Heal: Understanding Prolonged Grief Disorder

When Grief Won’t Heal: Understanding Prolonged Grief Disorder

We experience grief when someone we love dies. For some, however, the emotional pain does not lessen with time. Instead, the sadness stays intense and makes daily life difficult. This condition is called Prolonged Grief Disorder. It is now officially recognized as a mental illness. This decision has led to

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,

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 teen brain: How Mum´s behavior influences your resilience to stress

The teen brain: How Mum´s behavior influences your resilience to stress

Adolescence is a time of rapid change and emotional challenges. It is also a critical period of brain development. While it can be full of exciting experiences, it is marked by heightened sensitivity to stress and increased risk of mental health disorders. Even though a staggering one-third of the world’

Gut-brain axis II: The potential of poop transplantat in neurology

Gut-brain axis II: The potential of poop transplantat in neurology

The intestines are home to trillions of bacteria that communicate with the brain through the gut-brain axis. And sometimes it does not work as it should. Fecal microbiota transplantation is an emerging therapy that involves transferring gut bacteria and their byproducts (basically just doo-doo) from a healthy individual to someone

Gut-brain axis I: Gut bacteria and brain health

Gut-brain axis I: Gut bacteria and brain health

It IS true - the human brain and gut are intimately connected through a complex system called the gut-brain axis. This connection allows the gut microbiome — the huge community of bacteria and other microorganisms in our guts — to influence brain function. Ways our microbiome and brain talk The gut and

The science of loneliness

The science of loneliness

Loneliness is an issue that has received significant attention from both media and public health campaigns. Recent research suggests that well-meaning efforts to raise awareness about loneliness may worsen the problem. Specifically, these campaigns might shape how people think about being alone in ways that fuel loneliness rather than ease