Glia, Astrocytes, Oligodendrocytes, and Schwann Cells

    May 20, 2013
    Brain

    Glia have a close relationship with neurons but this relationship has not been fully understood. Glia are essential partners to neurons and may influence many functions including neuronal and metabolic activities, neurotransmitter kinetics, as well as the blood flow. Glial activities are gradual and their impulses spread slower, compared with the fast signals generated by neurons. Recent studies found that the total number of neurons and the total number of …Read the Rest

    Synapses, Gap Junctions, and Glia: Their Structures, Functions, and Features

    May 13, 2013
    Brain

    Synapses are the regions between the terminal of an axon and the receptors on other cells. Neurotransmitters can bring the …Read the Rest

    Neurotransmitters and Their Functions

    May 6, 2013
    Brain

    There are different types of neurotransmitters. For example, glutamate (glu) is involved in the excitation of the central nervous system …Read the Rest

    Stress Responses and Meditation

    April 29, 2013
    Meditation

    The fight-or-flight reaction is the body’s response to mental stress including job deadlines and major life changes. During this response, …Read the Rest

    Structure of the Neurons: Dendrites, Axons, and Membrane Potentials

    April 27, 2013
    Brain

    Types of cells in the nervous system There are two types of cells in the nervous system. One type of …Read the Rest

    Lucid Dreaming and Meditation

    March 25, 2013
    Meditation

    Lucid dreaming is having the awareness consciously when you are dreaming. Only about 20% of people have reported to have …Read the Rest

    The Sleep Cycles, Meditation, and Brain Wave Patterns

    March 19, 2013
    Brain

    We exist in our own subjective minds that cannot be separated from our personal perspective, which make it impossible to …Read the Rest

    Meditation, Brain Waves, and Brain Activities

    March 16, 2013
    Brain

    Electroencephalogram (EEG) is an important method measuring the brain waves and the electrical activities of the brain. The slowest waves …Read the Rest

    Meditation, the Brain, Neurons, and Neurotransmitters

    March 13, 2013
    Brain

    Meditation can help promote health in various dimensions, including physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, intellectual, and social. The scientific studies and …Read the Rest

    Breathing Exercises, Concentration, and Meditation

    March 11, 2013
    Meditation

    Breathing exercises can be the beginning step of meditation. Breath control is called “pranayama” in Sanskrit. Here “prana” refers to …Read the Rest

    Meditation and the Yin-Yang Harmony

    March 8, 2013
    Happiness

    If you feel that it is hard to achieve your life goals, you may need to be more focused, being …Read the Rest