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If you see someone having a seizure, remember:
Stay CALM
CUSHION their head
CALL for help
Our aim is to make sure everyone is #seizuresavvy and knows how to support someone with #epilepsy 💜
Seizure first aid is so important and yet, as those of us in the epilepsy community know, not enough people would know what to do if they saw someone having a seizure.
That’s why Jodie, a third-year journalism student, wanted to raise awareness for seizure first aid at her uni.
Two new postdoc positions available at UCL's Institute of Behavioural Neuroscience, with job adverts to be posted shortly. Feel free to DM if interested...
Interesting. A small difference in amygdala size. There’s obviously much more to the story, but interesting that multiple studies have now identified measurable differences in brain structure between conservatives and liberals.
Interesting. A small difference in amygdala size. There’s obviously much more to the story, but interesting that multiple studies have now identified measurable differences in brain structure between conservatives and liberals.
The most widely known application of ultrasound is for diagnosis, such as in prenatal care, but that is far from the only possible use for this versatile technology.
A new #ScienceReview takes a look at recent advances in the clinical applications of focused ultrasound for…
Small differences between APOE2, APOE3, and APOE4 can have big effects. Affected families and leading neuroscientists reflect on our understanding of the burden of APOE4 and the path to intervention. #Alzheimers#APOE4science.org/content/articl…
Join the Alzheimer’s Association’s Healthy Brain Initiative for a webinar launching the new, free, interactive learning module, "Public Health and Dementia — Part 1: Understanding the Public Health Impact of Dementia."
📅 September 5, 2024
⏲️ 3-4 p.m ET
🔗 Register today:…
It’s never too late to take charge of your brain health. By starting these 10 Healthy Habits for Your Brain today, you can lower the risk of developing cognitive decline and dementia: alz.org/healthyhabits. #NationalSeniorCitizenDay
Brain Blood Vessels Key to Combating Cognitive Decline
New research highlights the critical role of healthy blood vessels in maintaining brain health and combating age-related cognitive decline.
The study found that vascular degradation in the brain can lead to…
Stress leads to disarray of the gut microbiome, which in turn causes inflammation and a drop in the body’s ability to fend off infection go.nature.com/3WDNtVt
Beneficial effects of physical exercise on cognitive-behavioral impairments and brain-derived neurotrophic factor alteration in the limbic system induced by neurodegeneration…
sciencedirect.com/science/articl…
Celebrate the mysteries of the brain with us! 🔎🧠
At #TheBrainIDK, you'll get to do hands-on activities, get up close with real brain tissues, and chat with scientists investigating some of the toughest questions in neuroscience.
🎟️ RSVP for free: alleninstitute.org/events/2024_br…
Treat or Train? Orexin Helps Brain Decide
Researchers have discovered that the brain chemical orexin plays a crucial role in deciding between physical activity and indulgence in tasty treats.
In a study with mice, those with a functional orexin system were more likely to…
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