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The largest brain-imaging study ever conducted on alcohol found measurable reductions in brain volume even at low levels of consumption A large-scale UK Biobank study of nearly 37,000 people found that daily consumption of even half a beer or a small glass of wine significantly affects brain structure Both gray matter (which contains neuronal cell bodies crucial for cognition) and white matter (vital for connectivity) are negatively impacted This research clearly shows that no level of regular alcohol intake is entirely safe for your brain

The largest brain-imaging study ever conducted on alcohol found measurable reductions in brain volume even at low levels of consumption A large-scale UK Biobank study of nearly 37,000 people found that daily consumption of even half a beer or a small glass of wine significantly affects brain structure Both gray matter (which contains neuronal cell bodies crucial for cognition) and white matter (vital for connectivity) are negatively impacted This research clearly shows that no level of regular alcohol intake is entirely safe for your brain

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A study has found the menopause is linked to changes in the brain similar to those seen in Alzheimer's. Researchers found a significant loss of grey matter in post-menopausal women that could help explain why there are almost twice as many cases of dementia in women as in men.

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Never normalize alcohol use on social media. It can trigger persons trying to quit the habit or those who are abstinent get back on the destructive path. Look at this guy as an example. He is everything a human being must not be. He has a huge following on Instagram and this video has been watched by more than 100K people. He calls himself "Ashdin Doctor." People may think he is actually a Doctor, but "Doctor" is his surname. He has a Bachelors degree in Arts and Masters in Marketing Management. But here he is, advising people how to drink alcohol the right way. This video is utter garbage. His advice is targeted at preventing "dehydration" due to alcohol consumption. Dehydration is NOT the ONLY issue with alcohol consumption. Here are real issues with alcohol use whether or not, you choose to drink more water in between. 1. Alcohol use has been consistently linked to an increased risk of cancer. The type of alcohol - beer, wine, vodka or rum, does not change this risk. Even those who consume one drink per day have an increased risk. Even low dose of alcohol over short and long periods increases risk of terrible cancers. Cancers of the head & neck, esophagus (food pipe), liver, breast and colon/rectum are strongly linked to alcohol use. & & 2. Even occassional or low dose alcohol use such as one to two drin ks a day or few drinks in a week reduces the brain volume. Drinking one to two alcohol drinks a day increases brain aging: it "ages" the brain faster, by 2 years. If it is two to three drinks a day, then the brain changes are equivalent to brain shrinking and aging faster by three and half years. & 3. Even low/modest alcohol use reduces fertility in women and men. Lower chances of getting pregnant and the risk for reduced live births in women and due to fertility issues in men has been strongly linked to alcohol use - low doses and worsens with modest increments. & 4. Alcohol use is associated with male to female partner violence, perpetration and victimization of violence and early-childhood trauma & & 5. That low dose/modest daily alcohol use improves survival or increases life expectancy has been swept away into the garbage with a recent high powered metanalysis paper. No level of alcohol use is beneficial for human health. And recent studies show that increasing level of alcohol kills women more than men for the same dose and duration of use. Look for credible sources for healthcare information. Develop a critical thinking to filter medical/healthcare information for your benefit. A normal person would never make a video on how to drink alcohol. Alcohol is a known poison. A person may have many followers and well-edited videos and click-bait titles. But remember, they have nothing to lose if YOU get into harms way. The best part is, Ashdin Doctor, the Instagram influencer is a "Habit Coach" (FFS) and has written a children's book, titled The "Book of Good Habits For Kids" - but here he is, advising his followers how to drink alcohol better. There is some real cognitive dissonance happening and people must learn to spot such fakes on social media. IVM Podcasts should grow a brain before they host such unintelligent life forms on your platform. Stay informed and stay safe.

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Dr. Amy Shah just revealed one of the simplest, most powerful brain hacks: Walking just 40 minutes, three times a week can literally grow your hippocampus — the area of your brain tied to memory, learning, and mood — even as an adult. Multiple neuroimaging studies (including MRI research) show that regular aerobic walking increases hippocampal volume by 1–2% in adults, which correlates with better memory performance and reduced risk of cognitive decline. She especially recommends it for women in midlife because it lowers cortisol, improves mood, and gives your nervous system the recovery it desperately needs. In a world full of expensive supplements and complex protocols, something as free and basic as walking delivers real, measurable changes to your brain. This one hit me hard. I’ve always known walking helps my mood, but hearing it can actually grow brain tissue makes me way more consistent about protecting that time — especially outdoors. Do you have a regular walking habit, or does this make you want to start one?

Dr. Amy Shah just revealed one of the simplest, most powerful brain hacks: Walking just 40 minutes, three times a week can literally grow your hippocampus — the area of your brain tied to memory, learning, and mood — even as an adult. Multiple neuroimaging studies (including MRI research) show that regular aerobic walking increases hippocampal volume by 1–2% in adults, which correlates with better memory performance and reduced risk of cognitive decline. She especially recommends it for women in midlife because it lowers cortisol, improves mood, and gives your nervous system the recovery it desperately needs. In a world full of expensive supplements and complex protocols, something as free and basic as walking delivers real, measurable changes to your brain. This one hit me hard. I’ve always known walking helps my mood, but hearing it can actually grow brain tissue makes me way more consistent about protecting that time — especially outdoors. Do you have a regular walking habit, or does this make you want to start one?

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Your baby’s brain isn’t the only one that’s developing. I’ve written a good bit about the brain development of newborns and how to stimulate it. But today I want to talk about the developing brains of parents - which research suggests also change concurrent with pregnancy and childbirth. Changes in adult brains thought to facilitate sensitive caregiving have been measured in both mothers and fathers. In mothers, distinct changes in the cerebral cortex (including regions linked to thinking about others minds) and subcortex (linked with emotion and motivation) have been measured - so much so that in a study conducted by Spanish researchers, an algorithm was able to readily distinguish between the brains of childless women and those of new mothers. Dads’ brains change too, with fathers demonstrating changes in regions of the cortex that contribute to visual processing, attention, and empathy toward the baby. Both are examples of what neuroscientists call experience dependent neuroplasticity (changes in the structure of the brain associated with specific life experiences). Here’s a lovely example of “Dad Brain” on display. If you can watch it to the end without tearing up you’re doing better than me. Dads will know the feeling. This beautiful video was shared to IG by iamtayloso.

Your baby’s brain isn’t the only one that’s developing. I’ve written a good bit about the brain development of newborns and how to stimulate it. But today I want to talk about the developing brains of parents - which research suggests also change concurrent with pregnancy and childbirth. Changes in adult brains thought to facilitate sensitive caregiving have been measured in both mothers and fathers. In mothers, distinct changes in the cerebral cortex (including regions linked to thinking about others minds) and subcortex (linked with emotion and motivation) have been measured - so much so that in a study conducted by Spanish researchers, an algorithm was able to readily distinguish between the brains of childless women and those of new mothers. Dads’ brains change too, with fathers demonstrating changes in regions of the cortex that contribute to visual processing, attention, and empathy toward the baby. Both are examples of what neuroscientists call experience dependent neuroplasticity (changes in the structure of the brain associated with specific life experiences). Here’s a lovely example of “Dad Brain” on display. If you can watch it to the end without tearing up you’re doing better than me. Dads will know the feeling. This beautiful video was shared to IG by iamtayloso.

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NEW — Dr Marty Makary Announces a Potential Treatment for Autism “Autism may also be due to an autoimmune reaction to a folate receptor on the brain, not allowing that important vitamin to get into the brain cells … One study found that with kids with autism and chronic folate deficiency, 2/3 of kids with autism symptoms had improvement, and some marked improvement.”

NEW — Dr Marty Makary Announces a Potential Treatment for Autism “Autism may also be due to an autoimmune reaction to a folate receptor on the brain, not allowing that important vitamin to get into the brain cells … One study found that with kids with autism and chronic folate deficiency, 2/3 of kids with autism symptoms had improvement, and some marked improvement.”

Chief Nerd

650,461 views • 8 months ago

If you struggle with memory or focus, try this brain-boosting drink to sharpen your mind and improve mental clarity. The natural recipe is quick to prepare and packed with nutrients. To make it, blend one organic apple, one whole carrot, four almonds, and one tablespoon of flaxseeds with enough water to cover the ingredients. Once blended, strain the mixture and enjoy! This simple drink is designed to give your brain a natural boost, enhancing concentration and memory.

If you struggle with memory or focus, try this brain-boosting drink to sharpen your mind and improve mental clarity. The natural recipe is quick to prepare and packed with nutrients. To make it, blend one organic apple, one whole carrot, four almonds, and one tablespoon of flaxseeds with enough water to cover the ingredients. Once blended, strain the mixture and enjoy! This simple drink is designed to give your brain a natural boost, enhancing concentration and memory.

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22,648 views • 1 year ago

New study finds that cannabis use during adolescence may be linked to slower brain development. 😳

New study finds that cannabis use during adolescence may be linked to slower brain development. 😳

Daily Loud

228,343 views • 1 month ago

60 preschool children had their brains scanned. The results? Screen time in young kids causes a loss of white matter in the brain What does this mean? Professor Mike Nagel refers to this as Brain Damage Less white matter means the brain can't communicate as quickly or effectively. This means that things like reaction time, movements, learning & general thinking are all impaired. The study shows the more screen time a child is exposed to, the greater the loss of white matter. The studies are starting to back up the common sense. Young kids should not have any screen time. Giving children screens means harming kids (permanently?) for parent convenience. Kids deserve better.

60 preschool children had their brains scanned. The results? Screen time in young kids causes a loss of white matter in the brain What does this mean? Professor Mike Nagel refers to this as Brain Damage Less white matter means the brain can't communicate as quickly or effectively. This means that things like reaction time, movements, learning & general thinking are all impaired. The study shows the more screen time a child is exposed to, the greater the loss of white matter. The studies are starting to back up the common sense. Young kids should not have any screen time. Giving children screens means harming kids (permanently?) for parent convenience. Kids deserve better.

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This Is What Alcohol Does to Your Brain (and why zero is better than any) Andrew D. Huberman, Ph.D. (01:25) When it comes to alcohol, do as you wish... but know what you're doing (01:54) 0-2 drinks per week? You're probably fine (02:41) A lot of the negative effects of alcohol are due to sleep & microbiome disruptions (03:24) The amount of gray matter (neurons in the brain) thinning starts to increase as you get out past 2 drinks per week (04:08) Zero is probably better than any. You don't need to drink alcohol if you don't want to. (05:07) "To me, it's clear that if you care very much about your brain that more than 2 drinks per week on a consistent basis, probably not a good idea." (06:01) 4-7 drinks per week? There's no debate. It just isn't good for you (gray matter thinning, gut disruptions, sleep disruptions, etc.) (07:24) Once you get past 1 drink/day = higher incidence of cancers (especially in women)

This Is What Alcohol Does to Your Brain (and why zero is better than any) Andrew D. Huberman, Ph.D. (01:25) When it comes to alcohol, do as you wish... but know what you're doing (01:54) 0-2 drinks per week? You're probably fine (02:41) A lot of the negative effects of alcohol are due to sleep & microbiome disruptions (03:24) The amount of gray matter (neurons in the brain) thinning starts to increase as you get out past 2 drinks per week (04:08) Zero is probably better than any. You don't need to drink alcohol if you don't want to. (05:07) "To me, it's clear that if you care very much about your brain that more than 2 drinks per week on a consistent basis, probably not a good idea." (06:01) 4-7 drinks per week? There's no debate. It just isn't good for you (gray matter thinning, gut disruptions, sleep disruptions, etc.) (07:24) Once you get past 1 drink/day = higher incidence of cancers (especially in women)

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379,551 views • 2 years ago