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This model represents consciousness as an epiphenomenon resulting from the sequential activation of different neural loops that are formed by specific brain structures and networks which receive feedback from their own operations in order to reconfigure their own functional states and the entire system. The ascending reticular activating system, the thalamocortical networks and the cortico-cortical… Continuar lendo A neurofunctional model of consciousness: its neurophysiological and cognitive bases.

But alcohol and drugs rely on a different pathway than does food, according to a new study. The findings could point researchers to new strategies to design weight-loss or anti-addiction drugs. To some, a chocolate cake may spark a shot of pleasure typically associated with illicit drugs. A new study by Penn biologists offers some… Continuar lendo Unraveling the brain’s reward circuits: Food, alcohol, and certain drugs all act to reduce the activity of hunger neurons and to release reward signals in the brain.

Many children with attention deficit disorder (ADHD or ADD) also exhibit executive function deficits. That means they have a hard time organizing materials to complete homework or a project, figuring out how much time a task will take, setting deadlines and time management. Creating a daily routine, at school and at home, provides external organization, gives your children the chance to… Continuar lendo Behold the Magic of a Consistent Routine Reliable daily schedules provide the external organization that a child with ADHD needs to focus, manage their time, and wind down from stressful days.