Have you ever wondered why we are afraid of what we are afraid of? Are some of the fears we have normal? What defines when our fear, instead, becomes a pathological disorder?
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To navigate our worlds, we use many specialized sensory systems that help us to interact with our environment, avoid danger, and socialize with other individuals. The auditory system is a specialized system that allows us to sense noise.
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When you think of brain cells, you probably think of neurons! While this is true, there are actually other cells that make up the brain, called glia. Each type of glial cell has a unique job that is necessary for your brain to function properly.
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When we decide on an action or motion that we want to perform, our brain sends a signal to our muscles and tells them to pull our bones in a certain direction so that we can do that movement.
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If it sounds too good to be true– it is. Many of these over-the-counter “brain boosters” may not boost your brain at all, despite their promises to improve memory, focus, and energy.
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