Download or read book Neuroplasticity and Its Dark Sides written by Aage R. Moller, Ph.d. and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-03-27 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book “Neuroplasticity and its Dark Sides” stresses some less well-known aspects of neuroplasticity, namely that are two kinds of neuroplasticity, one that is beneficial to the individual and one that is harmful. Activation of neuroplasticity is important for learning new skills and adapting to changing demands but neuroplasticity can also create symptoms and signs of common and widespread diseases such as chronic neuropathic pain and severe tinnitus. Spasticity and some forms of spasm are also caused by such maladaptive neuroplasticity, plasticity disorders. Plastic changes also play important roles in many other disorders. This is the dark side of neuroplasticity. Understanding the dark sides of neuroplasticity is important for treatment of many common disorders. For example, reversing such bad plastic changes would be an ideal treatment if it could be done effectively and with little adverse side effects.The book also describes the pathophysiology of some common neurological disorders where expression of neuroplasticity is evident or where it may play a role in producing the symptoms. Three appendices provides the anatomical and physiological bases for The book discusses how activation of neuroplasticity can cause symptoms of diseases and it provides a comprehensive description of the basis for neuroplasticity in general. The roles of the ability to change the efficacy of synapses and change in protein synthesis are discussed in detail. The book discusses another less well-understood property of neuroplasticity, namely that not all brain systems are plastic. The fact that attempts to change sexual preferences have been generally unsuccessful indicates that the function of some neural circuits in the brain cannot be changed or are difficult to change, which means that some circuits are "hard-wired". Personalities have shown difficult to change thus indicating that some very complex circuitry in the brain may be less plastic than normally assumed. Long-term memory is another example of brain circuits that are difficult to change. Failed success in treatment of posttraumatic stress syndrome (PTSD) shows that some memory functions are difficult to change. Understanding of neuroplasticity can benefit diagnosis and treatment of many disorders of the nervous system. The results of basic neuroscience studies of neuroplasticity are fundamental for the understanding the normal as well as many forms of abnormal function of the central nervous system. Up-to-date information about the pathophysiology of disorders where neuroplasticity is a factor can provide better treatment of many diseases. This book promotes the use of knowledge about neuroplasticity in diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system.
Download or read book Neuroplasticity and Its Dark Sides written by Aage Moller and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-01-23 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second edition of the book "Neuroplasticity and its Dark Sides" stresses some less well-known aspects of neuroplasticity, namely that there are two kinds of neuroplasticity, one that is beneficial to a person and one that may be harmful. It also discusses that there are functions that can easily be changed through activation of neuroplasticity while other functions are more difficult to change or more or less "hard-wired." Activation of neuroplasticity is essential for learning new skills and adapting to changing demands, but neuroplasticity can also create symptoms and signs of common and widespread diseases such as chronic neuropathic pain and severe tinnitus. Such maladaptive neuroplasticity is also the primary cause of other plasticity disorders such as spasticity, and it may be involved, together with other factors such as the immune system, in the development of diseases such as fibromyalgia, the chronic fatigue syndrome and probably many other disorders. Understanding these dark sides of neuroplasticity is vital for treatment of many common diseases. Reversing such bad plastic changes would be an ideal treatment of many disorders if it could be done efficiently and with little adverse side effects. Another less well-understood property of neuroplasticity, namely that not all brain systems are plastic is also discussed in the book. The fact that attempts to change sexual preferences have been unsuccessful indicates that there are functions of some neural circuits that cannot be changed or are difficult to change. This means that there are neural circuits that are not plastic, but "hard-wired." Long-term memory and a person's personality are other examples of common functions that are stable during a person's life indicating that some very complex circuitry in the brain may be less plastic than earlier assumed. The failed success in the treatment of posttraumatic stress syndrome (PTSD) is another example of functions that are difficult to change. The book provides a comprehensive description of the basis for neuroplasticity in general. The ability to change the efficacy of synapses and the change in protein synthesis are discussed in detail. The role of "maladaptive plasticity" in the development of many disorders of the nervous system and how the understanding of neuroplasticity can benefit diagnosis and treatment of many diseases of the nervous system are other themes of the book.
Download or read book Casting Light on the Dark Side of Brain Imaging written by Amir Raz and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2019-02-15 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most people find colorful brain scans highly compelling—and yet, many experts don’t. This discrepancy begs the question: What can we learn from neuroimaging? Is brain information useful in fields such as psychiatry, law, or education? How do neuroscientists create brain activation maps and why do we admire them? Casting Light on The Dark Side of Brain Imaging tackles these questions through a critical and constructive lens—separating fruitful science from misleading neuro-babble. In a breezy writing style accessible to a wide readership, experts from across the brain sciences offer their uncensored thoughts to help advance brain research and debunk the craze for reductionist, headline-grabbing neuroscience. This collection of short, enlightening essays is suitable for anyone interested in brain science, from students to professionals. Together, we take a hard look at the science behind brain imaging and outline why this technique remains promising despite its seldom-discussed shortcomings. Challenges the tendency toward neuro-reductionism Deconstructs hype through a critical yet constructive lens Unveils the nature of brain imaging data Explores emerging brain technologies and future directions Features a non-technical and accessible writing style
Download or read book Neuroplasticity Made Easy written by Jon Adams and published by Green Mountain Computing. This book was released on with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to "Neuroplasticity Made Easy," your essential guide to unlocking the mysteries of one of the most transformative concepts in modern brain science. Imagine a brain that isn't rigid and unchanging but one that can continually adapt, rewire, and evolve throughout your lifetime. This groundbreaking phenomenon, known as neuroplasticity, is revolutionizing our understanding of the human mind. Within the pages of this enlightening book, you'll discover how every thought, experience, and memory can reshape the very structure of your brain. Whether you're a curious layman or a seasoned academic, "Neuroplasticity Made Easy" demystifies complex scientific ideas and translates them into practical, actionable insights that can enhance your daily life. Table of Contents: 1. The Basics of Neuroplasticity Begin your journey with a fundamental understanding of what neuroplasticity is and why it matters. Discover how your brain's ability to reorganize itself is central to learning and adaptation. 2. The History and Evolution of Neuroplasticity Explore the historical milestones and scientific breakthroughs that have shaped our current understanding of neuroplasticity. Learn about the pioneers whose research paved the way for modern neuroscience. 3. Brain Rewiring in Action Delve into real-life examples and case studies showcasing the brain's incredible ability to rewire itself. From miraculous recoveries to enhanced cognitive abilities, see neuroplasticity at work. 4. Stimulating the Plastic Brain Uncover strategies and techniques to actively stimulate your brain's plasticity. Whether through physical activity, mental exercises, or mindfulness practices, learn how to optimize your brain health. 5. Neuroplasticity’s Dark Side Not all changes are beneficial. Understand the potential downsides of neuroplasticity, including maladaptive behaviors and mental health challenges, and learn how to mitigate these risks. 6. Technological Advances and Neuroplasticity Examine the cutting-edge technologies that are harnessing neuroplasticity for therapeutic and enhancement purposes. From neurofeedback to brain-computer interfaces, explore the future of brain science. 7. Cognitive and Emotional Aspects Discover how neuroplasticity influences your cognitive functions and emotional well-being. Learn how to leverage this knowledge for personal growth and emotional resilience. 8. The Aging Brain and Plasticity Debunk the myth that aging inevitably leads to cognitive decline. Find out how neuroplasticity can help maintain and even improve brain function in older adults. 9. Future Frontiers in Neuroplasticity Look ahead to the emerging research and potential breakthroughs that could further revolutionize our understanding of the brain's adaptability. "Neuroplasticity Made Easy" will reveal the profound ways in which your brain is continually shaped by your experiences. Through engaging explanations, relatable examples, and a touch of humor, this book will not only educate but also empower you to harness your brain's full potential. Whether you're looking to acquire new skills, enhance your mental performance, or simply marvel at the brain's incredible adaptability, this book is your gateway to understanding and utilizing the power of neuroplasticity. Prepare to be enlightened and inspired by the untapped potential residing within your own skull. Welcome to the future of brain science—welcome to "Neuroplasticity Made Easy."
Download or read book Dark Side of the Brain written by Lance Burdett and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-08 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Adversity can hit anyone at any time, often unexpectedly. The loss of a close family member combined with his own experience of depression spurred Lance Burdett on to share what he has learned about how the brain works. During his time both as a police crisis negotiator and later as a resilience and wellness specialist, Lance has undertaken extensive study into how our brain processes information, in order to better understand the levels of worry, anxiety, stress, depression, and suicide found all around the world. In "Dark Side of the Brain", he explains how to control your thoughts, reduce the impact of negative emotions and manage your personal wellbeing so that you won't 'fall over' as he once did. He also shows readers how to identify when someone else may be struggling and shares strategies for reaching out to them in a safe way. This book provides plenty of straightforward, practical tools and techniques that will help you form new habits, make positive change and rediscover balance in your life."--Back cover.
Download or read book The Brain That Changes Itself written by Norman Doidge, M.D. and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-03-15 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Fascinating. Doidge’s book is a remarkable and hopeful portrait of the endless adaptability of the human brain.”—Oliver Sacks, MD, author of The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat What is neuroplasticity? Is it possible to change your brain? Norman Doidge’s inspiring guide to the new brain science explains all of this and more An astonishing new science called neuroplasticity is overthrowing the centuries-old notion that the human brain is immutable, and proving that it is, in fact, possible to change your brain. Psychoanalyst, Norman Doidge, M.D., traveled the country to meet both the brilliant scientists championing neuroplasticity, its healing powers, and the people whose lives they’ve transformed—people whose mental limitations, brain damage or brain trauma were seen as unalterable. We see a woman born with half a brain that rewired itself to work as a whole, blind people who learn to see, learning disorders cured, IQs raised, aging brains rejuvenated, stroke patients learning to speak, children with cerebral palsy learning to move with more grace, depression and anxiety disorders successfully treated, and lifelong character traits changed. Using these marvelous stories to probe mysteries of the body, emotion, love, sex, culture, and education, Dr. Doidge has written an immensely moving, inspiring book that will permanently alter the way we look at our brains, human nature, and human potential.
Download or read book The Neuroscience of Adolescence written by Adriana Galván and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2017-07-10 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by an award-winning developmental neuroscientist, this is a comprehensive and cutting-edge account of the latest research on the adolescent brain.
Download or read book Advances in Central Nervous System Research and Treatment 2013 Edition written by and published by ScholarlyEditions. This book was released on 2013-06-21 with total page 718 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advances in Central Nervous System Research and Treatment: 2013 Edition is a ScholarlyEditions™ book that delivers timely, authoritative, and comprehensive information about Meninges. The editors have built Advances in Central Nervous System Research and Treatment: 2013 Edition on the vast information databases of ScholarlyNews.™ You can expect the information about Meninges in this book to be deeper than what you can access anywhere else, as well as consistently reliable, authoritative, informed, and relevant. The content of Advances in Central Nervous System Research and Treatment: 2013 Edition has been produced by the world’s leading scientists, engineers, analysts, research institutions, and companies. All of the content is from peer-reviewed sources, and all of it is written, assembled, and edited by the editors at ScholarlyEditions™ and available exclusively from us. You now have a source you can cite with authority, confidence, and credibility. More information is available at http://www.ScholarlyEditions.com/.
Download or read book The Neuroscience of Clinical Psychiatry written by Edmund S. Higgins and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2012-11-05 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing the latest breakthroughs in neuroscience to the clinician, this text provides resident and practicing psychiatrists with a comprehensive, clinically relevant overview of the brain mechanisms underlying behavior and mental illness. The book presents an integrated perspective on the structures and workings of the brain, the mechanisms governing behaviors such as pleasure, aggression, and intelligence, and the pathophysiology of mental disorders. More than 200 two-color illustrations clarify key concepts. Questions and answers at the end of each chapter facilitate review and board preparation. Readers will also have online access to the complete, fully searchable text and a quiz bank of over 150 questions at www.neuroscienceofclinicalpsychiatry.com.
Download or read book Regulation from the Inside Out written by Carolen A. Hope PhD and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2023-06-22 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Self regulation helps us concentrate, manage disappointment, reach out to others, and engage in the world. Regulation skills are key to healthy emotions and behavior. On the other hand, when we’re prone to dysregulation, we may experience learning difficulties, poor mental health, and aggression. • How does regulation influence the way we feel and behave? • What changes regulation for better and for worse? • What are common ways we become dysregulated? • How do targeted interventions improve our ability to stay regulated? In Regulation from the Inside Out, author Dr. Carolen Hope explores these questions and provides more than forty activities, reflections, and experiences for regulation mastery in children and adults. This guide is organized around three systems and the basic needs that often drive dysregulation: the need to be safe, to be seen, and to be accepted. Using clear and accessible language, it draws from disciplines like neuroscience, mindfulness, trauma therapies, and movement and exercise research. The suggested activities and strategies are designed to strengthen regulation skills to elicit positive change.
Download or read book From Neurons to Neighborhoods written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2000-11-13 with total page 610 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How we raise young children is one of today's most highly personalized and sharply politicized issues, in part because each of us can claim some level of "expertise." The debate has intensified as discoveries about our development-in the womb and in the first months and years-have reached the popular media. How can we use our burgeoning knowledge to assure the well-being of all young children, for their own sake as well as for the sake of our nation? Drawing from new findings, this book presents important conclusions about nature-versus-nurture, the impact of being born into a working family, the effect of politics on programs for children, the costs and benefits of intervention, and other issues. The committee issues a series of challenges to decision makers regarding the quality of child care, issues of racial and ethnic diversity, the integration of children's cognitive and emotional development, and more. Authoritative yet accessible, From Neurons to Neighborhoods presents the evidence about "brain wiring" and how kids learn to speak, think, and regulate their behavior. It examines the effect of the climate-family, child care, community-within which the child grows.
Download or read book Livewired written by David Eagleman and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2020-08-25 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Eagleman renders the secrets of the brain’s adaptability into a truly compelling page-turner.” —Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner “Livewired reads wonderfully like what a book would be if it were written by Oliver Sacks and William Gibson, sitting on Carl Sagan’s front lawn.” —The Wall Street Journal What does drug withdrawal have in common with a broken heart? Why is the enemy of memory not time but other memories? How can a blind person learn to see with her tongue, or a deaf person learn to hear with his skin? Why did many people in the 1980s mistakenly perceive book pages to be slightly red in color? Why is the world’s best archer armless? Might we someday control a robot with our thoughts, just as we do our fingers and toes? Why do we dream at night, and what does that have to do with the rotation of the Earth? The answers to these questions are right behind our eyes. The greatest technology we have ever discovered on our planet is the three-pound organ carried in the vault of the skull. This book is not simply about what the brain is; it is about what it does. The magic of the brain is not found in the parts it’s made of but in the way those parts unceasingly reweave themselves in an electric, living fabric. In Livewired, you will surf the leading edge of neuroscience atop the anecdotes and metaphors that have made David Eagleman one of the best scientific translators of our generation. Covering decades of research to the present day, Livewired also presents new discoveries from Eagleman’s own laboratory, from synesthesia to dreaming to wearable neurotech devices that revolutionize how we think about the senses.
Download or read book The Dark Side of Dharma written by Anna Lutkajtis and published by Aeon Books. This book was released on 2021-03-24 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dive into the less-known and undesirable side-effects of meditation and mindfulness. Researcher Anna Lutkajtis investigates why these negative ramifications of meditation and mindfulness, which are well-known in spiritual and religious traditions, have been ignored in contemporary secular contexts, such as Western psychology. Lutkajtis' research reveals that while meditation is commonly portrayed as a practice that is overwhelmingly positive, a growing number of research studies and anecdotal reports suggest that meditation can also have negative effects. Some meditators believe that these adverse effects are a normal part of the contemplative path and a welcome sign of progress. For others, such effects are completely unexpected and can be psychologically harmful.In religious traditions like Buddhism, difficulties associated with meditation are acknowledged and are usually viewed as milestones on the path to enlightenment or the result of an unbalanced practice. In such traditional contexts, meditation teachers are equipped to deal with adverse effects if and when they arise. However, in the modern West, meditation adverse effects have been overlooked, under-researched, and generally misunderstood. Given the current popularity of meditation, Lutkajtis argues that it is important to understand why meditation adverse effects have been ignored in contemporary secular settings.
Download or read book Coaching the Brain written by Joseph O'Connor and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-02-21 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything we do, and sense, happens through our brain. In Coaching the Brain: Practical Applications of Neuroscience to Coaching, highly experienced coaches Joseph O’Connor and Andrea Lages ask and answer the question: ‘How can we use our knowledge of the brain to help ourselves and others to learn, change, and develop?’. This book will show you how to apply insights from the latest neuroscience research in a practical way, in the fields of personal development, coaching and cognitive therapy. Accessible and practical, it begins with an overview of how the brain works along with an explanation of how our brain changes due to our actions and thoughts, illuminating how these habits can be changed through neuroplasticity. Understanding the neuroscience of goals and mental models helps us to work with and change them, and clarity about emotions and the emotional basis of values can help achieve happiness. Most importantly, neuroscience illuminates how we learn, as well as the power of expectations. The book also explores the key lessons we can take from neuroscience for high performance and leadership. Eminently accessible, this book gives you new tools to help yourself and others create better futures. As a whole, the book will provide you with a new respect for the depth and complexity of your thinking and emotions. Coaching the Brain: Practical Applications of Neuroscience to Coaching, with its clarity and practical application, will be essential reading for coaches in practice and in training, as well as leaders, coach supervisors and HR and L&D professionals, and will be a key text for academics and students of coaching and coaching psychology.
Download or read book Nervous System Diseases Advances in Research and Treatment 2013 Edition written by and published by ScholarlyEditions. This book was released on 2013-06-21 with total page 491 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nervous System Diseases—Advances in Research and Treatment: 2013 Edition is a ScholarlyEditions™ book that delivers timely, authoritative, and comprehensive information about Neuromuscular Diseases. The editors have built Nervous System Diseases—Advances in Research and Treatment: 2013 Edition on the vast information databases of ScholarlyNews.™ You can expect the information about Neuromuscular Diseases in this book to be deeper than what you can access anywhere else, as well as consistently reliable, authoritative, informed, and relevant. The content of Nervous System Diseases—Advances in Research and Treatment: 2013 Edition has been produced by the world’s leading scientists, engineers, analysts, research institutions, and companies. All of the content is from peer-reviewed sources, and all of it is written, assembled, and edited by the editors at ScholarlyEditions™ and available exclusively from us. You now have a source you can cite with authority, confidence, and credibility. More information is available at http://www.ScholarlyEditions.com/.
Download or read book Neurobiology of Alcohol Dependence written by Antonio Noronha and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2014-05-02 with total page 573 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent scientific advances have provided substantial information on the brain circuits and pathways relevant to various aspects of dependence. Neurobiology of Alcohol Dependence highlights the most recent data at the molecular, cellular, neurocircuitry, and behavioral levels, fostering an understanding how neuroplasticity and neuroadaptation occur, and how different neural pathways and neurocircuits contribute to dependence. Highlights recent advances in understanding alcohol addiction from molecular, cellular, neurocircuitry, and behavioral levels Integrates several emerging areas of research and discusses the application of novel research techniques to the understanding of alcohol dependence Chapters authored by leaders in the field around the globe — the broadest, most expert coverage available
Download or read book Good Anxiety written by Wendy Suzuki and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-09-06 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: World-renowned neuroscientist and author of Healthy Brain, Happy Life has developed an “absolute game-changer” (Conscious Conversations podcast) for managing unwarranted anxiety and turning it into a powerful asset. We are living in the age of anxiety, a situation that often makes us feel as if we are locked into an endless cycle of stress, sleeplessness, and worry. But what if we had a way to leverage our anxiety to help us solve problems and fortify our well-being? What if, instead of seeing anxiety as a curse, we could recognize it for the unique gift that it is? As a neuroscientist, Dr. Wendy Suzuki has discovered a paradigm-shifting truth about anxiety: yes, it is uncomfortable, but it is also essential for our survival. In fact, anxiety is a key component of our ability to live optimally. Every emotion we experience has an evolutionary purpose, and anxiety is designed to draw our attention to a number of negative emotions. If we simply approach anxiety as something to avoid, get rid of, or dampen, we actually miss an opportunity to not only manage the symptoms of anxiety better but also discover ways to improve our lives. Listening to our worries from a place of curiosity, instead of fear, can actually guide us onto a path that leads to joy. “Suzuki draws on decades of neuroscience, including her own research, and leavens her learning with a little personal storytelling to create a practical, science-backed guidebook for those seeking such a transformation” (The Wall Street Journal).
