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Have some mild cognitive impairment trying to remember dementia patterns on imaging? Is looking at dementia PET scans one of your PET peeves? Have short-term memory loss when you read about dementia imaging? Here’s a way to remember dementia patterns so you will never forget! Major dementia imaging patterns: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) —AD has a Nike swoosh pattern—with decreased metabolism in parietal & temporal regions —Remember when you see the Nike swoosh patter, just call it! Dementia w/Lewy Bodies (DLB) —Temporoparietal hypometabolism like AD but also involves occipital cortex, specific for DLB. —DLB also extends farther to the ant. temporal cortex. —Remember, regions of hypometabolism look more like an L. And Lewy starts w/an L Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) —Frontal & temporal hypometabolism as expected, but extends along the anterior cingulate gyrus —Anterior cingulate involvement makes the hypometabolism looks like a lowercase letter f—and frontotemporal starts with f Posterior cortical atrophy —Can be from AD or DLB & has hypometabolism in the occipital & post. temporal lobe, sparing the anterior temporal lobe —Sparing the anterior temporal lobe makes the involvement look like a C instead of an L like DLB. —So remember pCa Vascular dementia —Vascular dementia has a variable distribution, depending on the regions infarcted (V is both for Vascular & Variable) —Wedged shaped regions of hypometabolism corresponding to cortical infarcts—looks like an inverted V This list isn’t all inclusive & there can be variations or even mixed dementias But hopefully this gives you a starting point you won’t soon forget! #neuroradiology #radiology #radiologist #radiologia #radiologista #radres #radiologyresident #radiologystudent #radiologylife #brain #mri #dementia #neurology #neurologyresident #alzheimer #alzheimers #meded #medicaleducation #foamed #foamrad #medstudent #medicalstudent #medicalschool #physicianassistant #nursepractitioner #radtech #anatomy #neuroanatomy #physicianassociate #nursepractitionerstudent

Evidence-based qEEG Brain Maps can identify underlying brain patterns associated with emotional deregulation, such as hyper-coherence, over connected anterior cingulate, transient slow waves, and more. . 🌟 Brain Trainer, Mateo, is getting his brain map done today, targeting emotional regulation and integration. Are you ready to schedule a brain map for you or your kids? Schedule your initial brain map with us! Call 626-564-8900 or DM us to get started. 🧠 . . . #pasadena #losangeles #neuro #anxiety #neurofeedback #mentalhealth #neurofeedbacktraining #me #focus #neuroscience #kids #mentalhealth #ig

The highest form of intelligence is metacognition: the ability to think about your own thinking. Neuroscience shows metacognition activates a distinct brain network (prefrontal cortex, anterior cingulate, precuneus, insula) that monitors, evaluates, and regulates your cognitive processes. This isn’t just self-awareness, it’s your brain’s quality control system.🧠 Research proves metacognition predicts success better than IQ alone because it enables you to: → Catch errors before you commit to them → Know what you don’t know → Adapt strategies when something isn’t working → Make better decisions under uncertainty The best part? It’s trainable. Build metacognition by: • Practicing self-monitoring (ask: how confident am I? what could I be missing?) • Reflecting on your learning process (what worked? what didn’t? why?) • Embracing uncertainty (knowing when you might be wrong) The smartest people aren’t those who know the most. They’re the ones who know how they think #metacognition #neuroscience #mentalperformance #cognitivepsychology #mindfulness #selfreflection #ɢʀᴏᴡᴛʜᴍɪɴᴅsᴇᴛ #brainhealthmatters #psychologytips #smarternotharder #executivefunction

Did you know that trauma exists within our bodies? How trauma lives in the body👇🏽 🦵🏽Muscle tension (back, neck, shoulder, etc.) 🥱 Chronic fatigue & inexplicable tiredness 😣 Long-term health problem (IBS, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, sleep disorders, etc.) 😨Increase in fight-flight-freeze response (hyperarousal- our brain telling our body to get ready to react and to react quickly should we need to- or shuts down) 🤒Frequent illness & lowered immune system 🧠Changes in the function & structure of your brain (increased cortisol and norepinephrine responses, smaller hippocampal and anterior cingulate volumes, increased amygdala function, and decreased medial prefrontal/anterior cingulate function) Also- trauma at different stages in life will presumably have different effects on brain development. How to reduce symptoms/heal: therapy! There are many modalities that are evidence-based and proven to help! Sources: National Institute of Health, Center for Healthcare Strategies • • • 🤍follow along for more mental health tips, tools, info, and support- and some fun along the way! (Oh! and P. S. I hand-draw ALL my content! So you get to see some art too!🥰) • • Disclaimer: my content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not therapy and it is not individual advice. • • #traumahealing #traumarecovery #traumainformed #traumatherapy #traumatherapist #ptsdawareness #ptsdsupport #ptsdrecovery #ptsdtherapy #complexptsdrecovery #complexptsd #therapistsofinstagram #therapist #mentalhealth #mentalhealththerapist #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #licensedtherapist

A NAC - ou N-acetil-cisteína - serve como um precursor para a glutationa, um antioxidante potente que tem um papel vital na mitigação do estresse oxidativo e inflamação no organismo. Por essa razão, diversos estudos foram conduzidos e revelaram impactos positivos em condições como transtorno bipolar (1), transtorno obsessivo-compulsivo (2) e dependência de substâncias (3). Um dos principais mecanismos de ação da NAC é sua transformação em cisteína no corpo. ✅ Dessa forma, incorporar na dieta alimentos que são fontes de cisteína pode contribuir para a produção de glutationa e trazer múltiplos benefícios à saúde mental, como a regulação do estado emocional e a defesa das células cerebrais contra danos oxidativos. Veja os alimentos que são ricos em cisteína! 👇🏼 • Aves • Gema de ovo • Nozes e sementes • Couve de Bruxelas • Alho • Aveia • Pimenta vermelha • Queijo de ricota • Cebolas • Brocolis • Leveduras nutricionais • Yogurte natural ⚠️ REFERÊNCIAS: 1. Nery et al. N-acetylcysteine for depression and glutamate changes in the left prefrontal cortex in adolescents and young adults at risk for bipolar disorder: A pilot study. Early Interv Psychiatry. 2022 Feb;16(2):195-199. 2. Li et al. N-Acetylcysteine for Pediatric Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Small Pilot Study. J Child Adolesc Psychopharmacol. 2020 Feb;30(1):32-37. 3. Woodcock et al. N-acetylcysteine reduces cocaine-seeking behavior and anterior cingulate glutamate/glutamine levels among cocaine-dependent individuals. Addict Biol. 2021 Mar;26(2):e12900

Multiple neuroimaging studies have now confirmed that screen exposure during early childhood alters both the structure and function of the developing brain. A landmark 2019 study published in JAMA Pediatrics found that increased screen time was correlated with lower integrity of white matter tracts essential for language, literacy, and cognitive control in children aged 3 to 5. These are not subtle shifts; we’re talking about physical changes in myelination and connectivity in Broca’s and Wernicke’s areas, which form the neurological basis for speech and comprehension. Additional fMRI studies show that high screen use reduces activation in the prefrontal cortex, impairs gray matter volume in the anterior cingulate and frontal lobe, and disrupts mirror neuron development the very circuits needed for empathy, attention, and human connection. Screens restructure the scaffolding of the developing brain. We’re not talking about benign entertainment here, we’re talking about neuroplastic damage during critical windows of language formation. We need to stand together to protect children on every level and that starts with protecting their developing brains. Nothing is more urgent than safeguarding the neurological integrity of the next generation. If you’re ready to take a different path, one that leads to health, not disease, you’re in the right place. I’d love for you to join this community. Comment “protect” to get access to the most comprehensive education available on a roadmap to mitochondrial restoration so you understand how to protect your health and your children’s health. ❤️

SERIES: “This Segment Influences…” EPISODE 4 — C4 WHEN THIS LEVEL IS RESTRICTED, BREATHING MAY CHANGE. SERIES: “This Segment Influences…” Episode 4 — C4 “C4. If mobility is restricted at this level, the diaphragm may lose freedom of movement. Next — C5.” C4 is the fourth cervical vertebra. It contributes to segmental diaphragm regulation. The phrenic nerve arises from C3–C5. Classic anatomy phrase: “C3, 4, 5 keep the diaphragm alive.” Functional restriction at C4 may influence respiratory coordination. This is segmental neurophysiology. This is clinical anatomy. Follow the series to continue with C5. ✅ Medical-grade body media ✅ Insurance & Legal ••••••••••••••••••••• #SpinalNeuroAnatomy #MedicalBodyMedia #NervousSystemRegulation #ClinicalEducation #nune_magisterium

The real reason why your face is asymmetrical. It’s not because your sleep on a pillow on one side more than the other. Or because the way you chew. Your structure is asymmetrical inherently by nature. This can become exaggerated through: - Orthodontics/dental work - Potentially the rest of your posture (see my YouTube video on jaw and posture relationships for research) - TMJ issues (again, see above) - Repeated head trauma - Visual issues Don’t let anyone tell you or sell you on some B.S easy fix. There isn’t one. This stuff is complex. It requires someone who appreciates this kind of perspective and can properly apply treatment. Practitioners/organizations I trust on this topic are: - @alamposturaldds - @theairwayqueen - @breathe_institute - @applied_integration_academy Citations courtesy of @mikecantrell_aia on cranial bone movement and facial/cranial patterns: - Timoshkin EM, Sandhouse M. Retrospective study of cranial strain pattern prevalence in a healthy population. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2008 - Delz E. The ALF (advanced lightwire functional appliance) creating facial beauty and balance.International Journal of Orthodontics Summer 2009; Vol 20(2):23-28. - Sutherland WG. The cranial bowl, 1st edition reprinted 1994. Free Press Company, Mankato. - Crow WT, King HH, Patterson RM, Giuliano V. Assessment of calvarial structure motion by MRI. Osteopath Med Prim Care. 2009 - Moskalenko YE, Kravchenko TI, Gaidar BV, et al. Periodic mobility of cranial bones in humans. - Moskalenko YE, Frymann VM, Weinstein GB, et al. Slow rhythmic oscillations within the humancranium: phenomenology, origin, and informational significance. Human Physiology. - James, G.A., Strokon, D. “An Introduction To Cranial Movement and Orthodontics.” Int. J. Orthodontics 16:1:23-29:2005. - James, G.A., Strokon, D. “Cranial Strains and Malocclusion” (he has a series of these) - Oleski SL, Smith GH, Crow WT. Radiographic evidence of cranial bone mobility. J Craniomandib Pract. 2002

¿Por qué unas personas tienen mas fuerza de voluntad que otras? #investigación #ciencia #deporte #informacion #viral #fyp #hermosillo #motivacion #ejercicio Etkin, A., Egner, T., & Kalisch, R. (2011). Emotional processing in anterior cingulate and medial prefrontal cortex. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 15(2), 85-93.

Struggling with anger? 👩‍👧‍👦 SAVE THIS👇 This yogic breathing practice is called Bhastrika pranayama aka Breath of fire 🔥 It Improves your quality of sleep, memory, attention, positive feelings, and lung function. It also reduces stress, anxiety, and anger 🧠This breathing technique literally changes your brain! Specifically in the areas involved in emotion processing, attention, and awareness (amygdala, anterior cingulate, anterior insula, and prefrontal cortex). HOW TO DO: 1. In seated position inhale fully through the nose lifting your arms up above your head 2. Exhale quickly through the nose pulling your arms down at chest level Follow for more ways to calm with kids 🧡

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🦋This is what’s possible when we return to the original sound of the universe! The Study: During OM chanting, brain scans showed that the insula, anterior cingulate, and orbitofrontal cortices-key areas for emotional processing-showed significantly reduced connectivity with the amygdala. This is powerful for calming down the emotional system in the brain and relieving anxiety and depression (and possibly even major depressive disorder). Source: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/ S1876201818302004?via%3Dihub Follow Us: @jujusmarketing 🌿🎶🌹 Daily Inspirations, Business Growth Strategies, Planners for Success! 💦🧚‍♀️♾️ #abundancemindset💡 #businessgrowthstrategies #aromasritual #contentcreationideas #instagramgrowthexpert #contentstrategist #hashtaghashtaghashtag #financialfreedom💰 #soundhealing #om #chanting #frequency #soundhealer