Here at Brain-Based we want to raise awareness of some mental health conditions, because it is only through learning and talking about these conditions that we break the stigma. This article is the first of a series in which we will be debunking the stigmas around common mental health conditions. Schizophrenia is a complicated mental […]
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It is well known that eating fruits and vegetables is essential for healthy life and wellbeing. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that adults should consume at least 400 grams of fresh fruits and vegetables everyday. In reality, however, despite the benefits associated with consuming the recommended amount, very few people actually do so! A […]
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The recent decade has seen major advances in artificial intelligence and neuro-technology. The emergence of brain-computer interfaces, or BCIs (see our previous article on BCIs) brings to the forefront an exciting possibility that could enable people with neurological injury or disease to restore communication, independence and mobility. Until recently, these brain-computer interactions required cables and […]
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It has now been one year since lockdown was first announced and we were instructed to “stay at home”. Here at Brain-Based, we mark this anniversary by reflecting on the last year and its long-term ramifications on our mental health. The past year has been one filled with uncertainty, isolation and fear. Increased unemployment, economic […]
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A recent study by University College London researchers found that Parkinson’s patients with visual dysfunction showed worse cognition and may be at a higher risk of developing dementia. While Parkinson’s disease is traditionally thought of as a movement disorder that mainly affects motor functions, emerging evidence suggests that it can also affect cognition. In fact, […]
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