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Cognitive Rehabilitation (CR) is a therapeutic approach designed to improve cognitive functioning after a brain injury, including stroke. In this paper, the authors aimed to investigate the neurophysiological effects of CR conducted in a virtual environment using the VRRS device.   📝 Effects of Virtual Reality Cognitive Training on Neuroplasticity: A Quasi-Randomized Clinical Trial in Patients with Stroke — Gangemi, et al.   Full text is available 👇 https://lnkd.in/drmBB6zd   #medicine #health #research #science

Unravel the mysteries of anosognosia with insights from Dr. Upasana Gala, featured in Gulf News. Explore the aftermath of brain damage, particularly to the right hemisphere, disrupting self-awareness and recognition of deficits. Dr. Upasana Gala explains the intricate interplay of frontal and parietal lobes, revealing how dysfunction in these areas affects spatial skills, memory, and reasoning. Contrast anosognosia with denial, highlighting its neurological basis. Delve into the complexities of brain lesions, from the prefrontal cortex impacting working memory to the insular cortex influencing emotional processing. Gain a comprehensive understanding of how thalamus or left parietal region lesions contribute to patients denying or downplaying their illness due to an inability to absorb new information. Curious? Dive into the full article for an in-depth exploration of this fascinating topic, Check out the article here - https://lnkd.in/dRs2SqQV #gulfnews #feature #featured #braintraining #neurofeedback #neurofeedbacktraining #brainscience

Did you know stroke is the leading cause of adult disability? Dr. S. Thomas Carmichael, the Frances Stark Chair of Neurology at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, studies brain repair after stroke and in certain kinds of dementia, such as vascular dementia. This profile shares how his lab is studying how the brain can form new connections after stroke and in dementia, how the support cells respond to stroke and other injuries, and how they might stimulate those for repair. https://lnkd.in/gdEhsZFR #UCLA #UCLANeurology #Stroke #Dementia #BrainResearch #BrainRepair

Xiang Ren Tan, Mary C. Stephenson, Sharifah Badriyah Alhadad, Kelvin W.Z. Loh, Tuck Wah Soong, Jason K.W. Lee, Ivan C.C. Low, Elevated brain temperature under severe heat exposure impairs cortical motor activity and executive function, Journal of Sport and Health Science, 2023 Excessive heat exposure can lead to hyperthermia in humans, which impairs physical performance and disrupts cognitive function. While heat is a known physiological stressor, it is unclear how severe heat stress affects brain physiology and function. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gdGbbAJe

Picture this: your surroundings transform into a large wonderland, making doorways seem miles away and turning teaspoons into giants - that's the fantasy world of Alice in Wonderland syndrome (AIWS). It's a neurological condition where reality adopts the tale of Lewis Carroll. People with AIWS experience distortions in their perception of size, time, and space.  A rare syndrome with no more than 169 cases that have been published in the medical literature. It is common for people with AWS to experience episodes of feeling too large or too small when it comes to their own bodies, others' bodies, or objects. A recent preprint study described AIWS: “AIWS has variably been classified as a hallucination, an illusory misperception, or a disorder of multisensory integration related to body representation.” Using a technique called lesion network mapping on brain scans, the researchers discovered that, though the locations of AIWS brain lesions varied, they were mostly related to the right extrastriate body area (EBA); which is part of the visual processing of the brain; and left inferior parietal lobe (IPL); responsible for determining the size of an object. Although the sample size is small, identifying brain regions most likely linked to AIWS is a huge step in developing diagnostic tools. There is a full copy of the preprint available at https://lnkd.in/gtxHbAmp

Binaural beat (BB), as a non-invasive auditory beat stimulation type, has found its potential applications in cognitive domains. This review presents a proper summary to deepen our understanding of the soundness of the BB technique by looking into its applications, possible mechanisms of action, effectiveness, limitations, and potential side effects. BB has been claimed to improve cognitive and psychological functions such as memory, attention, stress, anxiety, motivation, and confidence. We have also looked into preclinical and clinical research studies that have been performed using BB and proposed changes in the brain following the application of BB stimulations, including EEG changes. This review also presents applications outside the cognitive domain and evaluates BB as a possible treatment method. #AuditoryBeatStimulation, #BinauralBeat, #MonauralBeatB, #CognitiveFunctions, #PsychologicalEffects

The final part of our 5-part mini-series on big, gnarly questions is out now. And it's a biggie. What is death? We *think* we know but cutting-edge neuroscience is pointing us towards the idea that it's a lot less binary than we might have thought. As one expert interviewed by Rachel Nuwer puts it: Rather than thinking of death as an event from which one cannot recover, we should instead view it as a transient process of oxygen deprivation that has the potential to become irreversible if enough time passes or medical interventions fail. Think of it like that and suddenly death becomes something you can *treat.* https://lnkd.in/emaQZcWi

A recently published Meta-review of the current published research on the effectiveness of Neurofeedback in improving symptoms of Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer's Disease reveals that all the included studies led to enhancement in memory, attention, and other cognitive abilities. What is Neurofeedback?  Neurofeedback is a cutting-edge therapy that harnesses the power of brain waves. By providing real-time feedback, it helps individuals train their brains to function optimally. How Does It Work? Brainwave Monitoring: Electrodes are placed on the scalp to measure brain activity. Feedback Loop: Patients engage in cognitive tasks while receiving visual or auditory cues based on their brainwave patterns. Self-Regulation: Over time, the brain learns to self-regulate, enhancing cognitive function. Benefits for MCI: Memory Boost: Neurofeedback may improve memory and attention in MCI patients. Neural Plasticity: It encourages the brain to rewire itself, promoting cognitive resilience. Non-Invasive: No medications—just gentle brain training! #TRAINYOURBRAIN https://lnkd.in/e2Tp3mdk

One thing about death is certain: we will never know exactly what our internal experience just prior to death will be. However, this very limited research does suggest an interesting possibility that's been speculated about for as long as I can remember. Some clients I work with have anxiety surrounding the topic of death. A suggestion I offer is to read as much as possible about what we do know that addresses this often taboo subject. "Being Mortal", a book by surgeon Atul Gawande, is a good place to start. In addition, I ask my clients to do their best to stay present with - and stay curious about - their questions, concerns and fears surrounding the subject of death. And, as the Stoics exhorted us, "memento mori": remember, we are mortal. Today matters. https://lnkd.in/ebTPa7F5

Precision medicine for exercise! Now we are talking! This is the right way to go! Identification of individual variation in brain responses to exercise leads to real tailoring of exercise and thus best effects. https://lnkd.in/dzxsXhhM