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The Impact of Alzheimer's Disease on Cognitive Performance
Dr Oliver Finlay KEY POINTS · Alzheimer's Disease features abnormal protein accumulations, amyloid-beta plaques, and tau tangles,...
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Learning
This page is designed to help develop understanding around the structure and function of the brain. We will explain how changes may occur through time or pathology, what interventions are available and how they may elicit change. We will review the literature and evaluate how powerful the science is supporting potential interventions.
mindflowperformance
- Oct 1
- 21 min
Neuroinflammation. Causative Factors, Signs, Symptoms & Interventions
Dr Oliver Finlay KEY POINTS · Neuroinflammation plays a significant role in various neurological disorders. · Neuroinflammation...
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- Aug 23
- 12 min
The Neurochemical Orchestra
Dr Oliver Finlay KEY POINTS · Hormones, neurotransmitters, neurotransmitter modulators and neuropeptides work in symphony,...
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- Jul 29
- 13 min
Alcohol and the Long Term Impact on the Brain
Dr Oliver Finlay KEY POINTS · Alcohol interacts with GABA, glutamate, dopamine, and serotonin, affecting their impact on the brain. ·...
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- Jul 29
- 11 min
Alcohol and the Short Term Impact on the Brain
Dr Oliver Finlay KEY POINTS · Alcohol easily passes through the blood brain barrier and interacts with neurotransmitters, affecting...
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- Jun 17
- 29 min
The Impact of Eating Disorders on the Brain
Dr Oliver Finlay KEY POINTS · Individuals with eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, exhibit reductions...
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- Jun 12
- 22 min
The Impact of Social Isolation on Brain Health
Dr Oliver Finlay KEY POINTS · Prolonged social isolation has been associated with a decrease in grey matter volume in brain regions...
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- Jun 5
- 41 min
Exercise for Cognitive Performance and Brain Health
Dr Oliver Finlay KEY POINTS · Exercise has a positive impact on the brain, enhancing cognitive performance and providing...
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- May 30
- 24 min
The Impact of Sugar on Brain Structure and Function
Dr Oliver Finlay KEY POINTS · Sugar consumption affects glucose metabolism by causing spikes in blood sugar levels, leading to...
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- May 11
- 82 min
Intermittent Fasting and Brain Health
Dr Oliver Finlay KEY POINTS · Intermittent fasting involves cycles of fasting and eating, with a variety of approaches including...
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- May 1
- 51 min
Fats and the Brain
Dr Oliver Finlay KEY POINTS · Fats are one of the essential nutrients that are required for our body's proper functioning. They are...
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