Neurotransmitter

The onset of the disease is slow, but gradually over time it becomes more aggressive and harmful to the person's health. At first the person will experience short-term memory loss which results in the forgetting of simple daily activities. For example, the persons might forget to take his or hers daily medicine. Also during this stage mild personality changes may occur, along with withdrawal from social interaction. The person will also experience memory loss that could affect their job, and the…

There are wide variety factors that’s believed to contribute to the onset of depression. “Most likely, depression is caused by a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and psychological factors.”- "Depression." NIMH RSS. Web. 28 Nov. 2015. The utmost importance factor certainly lies in the brain, which scientifically wheels emotions, despite the prevalent lore has it that emotions resides in the heart. Levels of brain chemicals, as well as the functioning of nerve cells, and nerve…

According to numerous bodybuilding.com the top three supplements on the market right now are creatine monohydrate, caffeine, beta-alanin5. Creatine monohydrate is known as creatine is considered one of the most effective performance supplements that improve high-intensity work capacity, muscle mass, strength, and body composition5. Creatine increases phosphocreatine stores within the muscle, allowing an increase in regeneration of ATP5. Creatine(s) effectiveness based on scientific evidence…

In previous studies, researchers seem to agree that there is a midst of an opioid epidemic, and although, prescribed opioid are considered a drug, including opiates, several are legal for prescription for medical use and has accepted medical benefits and risk while some opioid or opiates may not share those mutual benefit or risk. Cannabis (Marijuana) is becoming legalized in several states for various medical reasons and use illegally for recreational use amongst youth, being that opioids have…

Studies have shown that physical activity can help improve memory as one grows older. However, does physical activity also help one memorise a list of items for an exam or paper? My aim is to test whether memory can be improved by doing physical activity. I’ve always been told by teachers and family that physical exercise can improve your memory, so I thought I would test if this theory is accurate. If this experiment is successful, I might try it on myself as a new studying technique. This…

Think about an academic subject that inspires you. Describe how you have furthered this interest inside and/or outside of the classroom.(prompt) For sure an academic subject that has inspired me has been chemistry. My sophomore year I began by taking the Honors Chemistry course offered at my school. The first couple of weeks proved challenging but I loved learning and applying this subject to my everyday life so much that I decided to take AP Chemistry my Junior year. Despite not having the…

She articulates “Whether you choose to engage in a group sport… or a solitary sport… [it] stimulates your body’s production of neurotransmitters known as endorphins”(Miller, Ashley). In agreement with the ADAA, Anxiety and Depression Association of America, “It’s impossible to eliminate, but you can learn to manage stress, and most people usually do. According to a recent ADAA online…

The history of hallucinogenic drugs go as far back as the ancient civilizations. Such as the Chinese, Egyptians, and Sumerians. They used opium s, cannabis, coca leaves, alcohol, peyote, and psychedelic mushrooms. The middle-ages is when we mainly used these drugs for healing. Many where plants such as belladonna and mushrooms. Other things we used to change or mental state or to give a person a boost is coffee and distilled alcohol. Then we have early industrial revolution during this era…

brain function of these people and should be used to treat depression. Antidepressants have been proven to help with people who suffer from depression when used effectively. Antidepressants work by balancing chemicals in a person’s brain called neurotransmitters which can affect someone’s emotions and mood if their brain does not function as healthily…

(Wolfe, 2001). When sensory information reaches the amygdale, it is evaluated as either a threat or not, creating the fight or flight physiological response to stress (Cram & Germinario, 2000). This information is relayed to the frontal brain by neurotransmitters that are released into the endocrine which is connected to synapses, altering coloring and intensifying human’s conscious experience of a situation (Wolfe, 2001). Emotions assist in memory retention or learning of a situation as such…