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6 Foods to Avoid if You Have Migraines
Food triggers vary widely by person. Even among the 20% of people who identify food as a trigger, the specific foods that cause symptoms differ greatly.
What Caffeine Can Do for Your Headaches
Small doses of caffeine, such as those in common painkillers, can help relieve headache pain.However, caffeine consumption has also been shown to be a risk factor for chronic headaches and migraines.
22 Brain Exercises That Keep Kids, Adults, and Older Adults Mentally Sharp
Brain-training exercises can improve your cognitive skills,1 including working memory, verbal memory, and global functioning.2 Challenging yourself with new activities can also improve brain functioning through a process called neuroplasticity, in which the brain forms new neural pathways and connections.
Function of an Axon and Its Importance in the Nervous System
Axons are long, slender fibers extending from the body of a neuron (nerve cell) whose primary function is to transmit information to other neurons, muscle cells, or glands. Axons are essential for all aspects of nervous system function (including motor control, sensory perception, and cognitive function) and are vulnerable to injury, infection, and degenerative diseases.
What to know about bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that can involve significant mood swings, including periods of elevated mood, known as mania or hypomania, and periods of depression, which can affect daily life.Symptoms of bipolar disorder can vary among individuals, but can include changes in energy levels, sleep patterns, concentration, and the ability to differentiate between fantasy and reality, sometimes involving psychosis.
