An imbalance of the neurotransmitter dopamine is one causation for schizophrenia, and there’s an association with the environment as a contributor. Medical News Today addressed new research which suggests that the environmental factor can negatively modify an individual’s DNA, resulting in schizophrenia and other illnesses.
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Many people this time of year have objectives they wish to meet, then they become overwhelming, creating “generalized anxiety”, and quickly burdensome. That needn’t happen. Reasonable goals are 90% mental preparation and 10% physical in bringing them into fruition. Which is why each goal should be broken down into increments. An example is the person who desires to lose weight. They should have in mind how they wish to pursue weight reduction, and quietly congratulate themselves after that first five pounds, and then subsequent equal amounts of weight loss. This method can also be used for the individual making home renovations. Each room improvement can become a victory towards the completed residential makeover. Also, the individual deciding to pursue college shouldn’t view four years nearly as long as they originally thought. Each completed course is a step closer in receiving their diploma.
If we’re not careful negative moods can control our brains. Thinking differently with a positive mindset is an important measure in removing unnecessary anxiety from all of our lives.
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Wishing you the very best during this magical season! Talk with you the first weekend of 2014.
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If you love brain games, you’ll have a wonderful time with Lumosity’s Personalized Training Program.
I always do!
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If you ever had an “MRI” as part of a yearly physical examination, you know how noisy the equipment can be. The doctor may have offered earplugs to reduce the knocking sounds. Times have changed for the better. Medgadget reported how innovation has improved for the patient and doctor.
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As we all know, the brain can be considered the operating system for the rest of the body. The BBC reports that adults with autism spectrum disorder may actually taste words because their senses are combined. Helen Briggs stated:
“Synaesthesia is a condition where one sense automatically triggers another. Some people experience tastes when they read or hear words, some perceive numbers as shapes, others see colours when they hear music.”
The research can help us understand what individuals with autism experience on a daily basis.
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If you’re like me, you love reading! And the more we read the more proficient we become in language skills, and improve other cognitive areas.
A thrilling mystery and literature are two of my favorite genres to read during leisure time. What are some of yours?
*Would you believe I had a slight stuttering problem as a child? True.
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Photography is one of my favorite activities on the weekends. It’s enjoyable, relaxing and before I know it, time has flown by. Here are some of my creations from earlier this year:
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