Nicotine is a very commonly used drug. As we know, drugs can alter our brain states and brain areas after continuous use. This study focuses on different brain states (activity of the brain) and how nicotine affects them. One brain state is DMN which stands for the default mode network. This network of interacting brain…
Exercise might save your brain from the nasty effects of cannabis use, regardless of whether you’re a boy or a girl– according to a new study by the researchers Sullivan et al. (2021). But back up a second. How in the world do people even measure something like that? The scientists in this study used…
The brain is a remarkably complex organ comprised of billions of interconnected neurons and glia cells. It controls all functions of the body and interprets information from the outside world. Intelligence, emotion, memory, creativity, and movement are a few of the many things governed by the brain. Some researchers believe that the function of the…
The transition to parenthood is often not an easy one, presenting a whole new set of challenges to those who take on the role. Filled with many firsts and coupled with sleepless nights, seemingly constant crying, and the never-ending diaper changes it is no surprise that new parents may struggle to adjust to such a…
Alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis are three commonly used drugs, and they may be used independent of one another, in a combination of the two, or all three may even be used by an individual. Use, co-use, and tri-use are terms that can be used to describe these conditions. Previous research has found evidence that when…