The FDA approved an EEG based marker as a diagnostic for ADHD but how well does it really perform? The evidence thus far is mixed…
ADHD and the Theta/Beta Ratio
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Curing the Brain with Electrical Stimulation
Using electrical stimulation to cure diseases of the brain is gaining traction. Stimulation protocols that are based on individual activity patterns could yield greater success…
Coca-Cola on the Brain
Coca-cola is potentially a powerful concoction of brain stimulants, yet nothing is known about its acute or chronic effects on the brain. The origins of…
Placebo in the Brain
The placebo effect can be large and can be measured as real changes in brain activity, confounding the effects of drugs and treatments. How does…
The Search for Seizures in EEG
Epilepsy is a widespread disorder but identifying and predicting seizure onset still eludes us. Continuous tracking with mobile EEG may soon begin delivering some answers….
EEG and Major Depressive Disorder
EEG is inching closer to predicting incidence of major depressive disorder and treatment efficacy. Here’s a view of some recent evidence. You aren’t human if…
Wake up brain!
Using tea (or coffee) as a daily stimulant is ubiquitous but its effects on brain activity is still poorly understood Tea is one of the…
Nootropics and Psychedelics for Cognition and Creativity
Nootropics and psychedelics have profound effects on our cognition, sense of well being and creativity though little is known about their effects on the brain….
Early Childhood Experience Defines Brain Development
Early childhood experience has profound impact on structural and dynamical features of the brain and may shed light on precursors of brain dysfunction. The Bucharest…
EEG and Meditation
Neuroscientific studies, particularly EEG, are revealing much about the neural correlates of meditation in the hopes of understanding why it has therapeutic value, and as…
