Seasonal Affective Disorder Pt.2: Who suffers, why, and what can be done?
In our last post, we explained seasonal affective disorder and its key symptoms. We discussed what happens in the brain of someone experiencing the condition. Today, we’re going to investigate why some of us are more susceptible to SAD and give some useful tips on how to manage it.
Seasonal Affective Disorder Pt.1: What’s happening in the brain?
While a lot of us deal with mood shifts when the seasons change and winter creeps ever closer, some of us can feel them on a deeper level, leading to a more disruptive form of depression called SAD, or Seasonal Affective Disorder.
In previous posts, we’ve touched on the impact of various weather conditions on our cognition and mental well-being, but in our next two, we’ll be zooming into the specific science of SAD.
We’ll explore how the brain reacts to seasonal changes, explain why some are more susceptible, and offer advice on managing the condition.
Vitamin B12 and the Three M’s: Mind, Mood, and Memory
Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient for overall health, DNA synthesis, and red blood cell formation, but it also plays an often-overlooked role in sustaining optimal brain and nervous system function. So today, let’s talk about why B12 is crucial for cognitive function and helps maintain memory and mental health.
Your Brain on Electronic Music
Our last post detailed how the refined, steady, and structured forms of classical music can boost our brain function. But what about ambient and electronic beats?
Interestingly, this genre of music has been shown in studies to impact our grey and white matter in a different way, specifically affecting our brain wave activity, but also influencing our moods and cognitive performance. Let’s learn more!
The Mozart Effect: How Classical Music Impacts the Brain
A while ago, we spoke about the healing power of music, and explored what happens in the brain when we listen to our favorite tunes. But did you know that the type of music we listen to can have a huge impact on the type of cognitive benefits it triggers? That’s why we’re diving deeper into this musical series about how different musical genres impact the brain. Today’s installment? Classical.