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The Brain that changes itself - Neuroplasticity Podcast

Submitted by Helen on Thu, 17/06/2010 - 20:25

Those of you have read Norman Doidge's book "The Brain that Changes Itself", might be interested in this podcast. It was screened on SBS on Tuesday night and featured Doidge interviewing most of the people who were the subject of his book. It really does make neuroplasticity very real, here's the link:

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Acupuncture found to decrease pain

Submitted by Helen on Tue, 09/02/2010 - 13:24

Hi all,

New research has confirmed that acupuncture acts on areas of the brain that can deactivate pain.

Here is a link to that research for those who are interested:

http://insciences.org/article.php?article_id=8314&utm_source=feedburner&...

Helen.

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Omega 3 may prevent brain cell death

Submitted by Helen on Wed, 03/02/2010 - 10:54

Hi troops,

More reason to put that fish oil in your milkshake!

Research from our own Deakin University has found that Omega 3 keeps the levels of zinc in the brain from becoming toxic - thereby preventing cell death.

Here's a link to the article:

http://insciences.org/article.php?article_id=8278&utm_source=feedburner&...

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Stem cells - may rescue and replace dying nerve cells

Submitted by Helen on Wed, 03/02/2010 - 10:46

Hi troops,

New Swedish research indicates that transplanted stem cells connect with and rescue threatened neurons and brain tissue. It is suggested that a use for transplanted stem cells is to prevent existing nerve cells from dying.

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New type of MRI - DTI - MRI

Submitted by KarenH on Wed, 20/01/2010 - 10:06

Hi all,

Received an article this morning from NewsRX.com in regards to a new type of brain imaging. Apparantly it can detect early stages of memory loss, or detect those more likely at risk of Alzheimers.

It'll be interesting to see if this type of imaging will be able to pick up more changes with MS, or even early onset of MS. I guess only time will tell.

An extract from the article:

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