Long known for its beneficial effects on bone integrity, vitamin D has recently become somewhat of a ‘hot topic’ in the conversations surrounding the fight against Covid-19. So, how does it work? Vitamin D is a lipid-soluble vitamin that is produced in the skin from sun exposure, and is therefore often called the “sunshine vitamin”. […]
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A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, found that people diagnosed with schizophrenia disorder, and those on the spectrum are at a greater risk of dying from Covid-19. New York-based researchers collected data from electronic medical records on chronic conditions for a period of three months between March and May […]
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It is unfortunately not uncommon for girls and women with autism to be misdiagnosed, mislabeled or ignored entirely. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is often seen as a male-dominant condition. Adolescent boys are still four times more likely to be diagnosed with ASD than girls with symptoms of similar severity. There is however some level of […]
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Henry Molaison, or patient H.M. as he is popularly known, provided much of the basis of modern neuroscience. H.M. is known to have suffered a head injury at 9 years old. That, along with a family history of epilepsy, he started to develop debilitating seizures at the age of 10. In 1953, at 27 years […]
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Could trendy ‘superfoods’ have a significant impact on your brain health? Studies suggest that ‘superfruits’ and ‘super-vegetables’ such as broccoli and blueberries may potentially aid in increasing memory and cognitive function, and also help minimise stroke symptoms. Sulforaphane, a powerful phytochemical compound naturally occurring in cruciferous vegetables, has been known to protect against multiple, and […]
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