Alzheimer’s and dementia – what’s the difference?
When discussing brain health, especially when it comes to the older population, the terms Alzheimer’s and dementia are often used interchangeably and may often be associated with changes in memory, mood, or difficulties with communication. While they are closely related, they are not the same thing. Understanding the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia can help […]
Understanding working memory and how laser therapy might help
Working memory plays a vital role in our daily lives – from remembering the phone number of the local fish and chip shop just enough to dial it, to following a multi-step instruction in a fitness class, or learning a new theory in school. For some people, particularly those with ADHD or Alzheimer’s disease, working […]
Structural Components: Exploring the Anatomy of the Brain
For most of human history, we’ve had very little idea of what the brain actually does. The Ancient Greek physician Hippocrates was clear in his view that ‘…from the brain and from the brain only arise our pleasures, joys, laughter and jests, as well as our sorrows, pains, grieves and tears.’ Aristotle, however, thought the […]
What is functional neurology?
Functional neurology is a field of neuroscience that seeks to improve the function of the brain and nervous system to relieve symptoms of many common conditions.
Brain training for brain injuries – how to promote brain healing
Like any other area of your body, your brain can be injured. And when it is, we need to find ways to help it adjust and heal so that you can function as well as possible. That’s where brain training comes in. How do you help the brain to heal after an injury? Rehabilitation is […]