Exercising Smart: Neurons & Neurotransmitters (Part 2 of 5)
Exercising Smart: Neurons & Neurotransmitters (Part 2 of 5) – Scott Rogers discusses the structure of the brain and the role of neurotransmitters in regulating attention, perception and mood and sets the stage for the discussion of the ways that exercise can influence neuronal activity and and performance in school.
Post-Feast Drowsiness: Is Tryptophan the Culprit?
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Once ingested, tryptophan can be turned into melatonin and seratonin, two neurotransmitters that can affect sleep and mood as well as cause drowsiness. However, studies have shown that tryptophan can only cause intense drowsiness when taken by itself, …
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5 foods that may make you happier
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Think of neurotransmitters as “chemical messengers.” Simply put, your brain uses them to tell your body what to do: your heart to beat, your lungs to breathe, your stomach to digest, etc. If you're lacking neurotransmitters, or they're out of balance …
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How Alcohol Turns You Into the Life of the Party
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ASAP Science breaks down the biology of how alcohol affects the neurotransmitters in the brain, resulting in slowed reactions, but greater clarity. It won't make your next house party at that wierdo Burt's place any less awkward, but at least you'll …
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