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Neurodivergent

Recommended Reading: A guide to understanding neurodiversity

Recommended Reading: A guide to understanding neurodiversity

The last decade of research in neurodiversity has resulted in a fundamental shift in how we understand human cognitive and neurological differences. We have moved away from viewing neurodivergens with focus on deficits. Instead, the new concepts frame the differences as natural and valuable parts of human diversity. Like biodiversity

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

Forgetting part II: Error in our brain's ability to forget stuff impact mental health

Forgetting part II: Error in our brain's ability to forget stuff impact mental health

The human brain is an astonishing machine, storing and managing a vast number of memories every day. This process is driven by a complex network of billions of brain cells, which work together to preserve, and retrieve information. When we learn something new, specific neurons undergo physiological changes, creating a

Do amphetamines boost brainpower when used in obesity treatment?

Do amphetamines boost brainpower when used in obesity treatment?

Amphetamines are a category of drugs that are known for their ability to increase dopamine levels in the brain, particularly in areas related to reward and executive function. Executive function is the brain's ability to plan, make decisions, and control impulses to reach goals. This increased dopamine activity

The neuroscience of ADHD: Understanding the brain’s impact on choices

The neuroscience of ADHD: Understanding the brain’s impact on choices

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, is much more than about being more or less attentive. This neurodivergence is linked to changes in the brain like time perception, reward processing, and executive functions. The role of the brain in ADHD People with ADHD show differences in brain areas like the prefrontal cortex