(BlackDoctor.org) -- Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord, and is sometimes referred to as “spinal meningitis”.
What are the meninges?
As a protective membrane, the three-layered meninges (made up of the pia mater, dura mater, and arachnoid mater) prevent infectious materials from coming into contact with the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord), protect the
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Brain health is all the rage these days, and for good reason. The evolving research demonstrates quite clearly that our brains are more elastic than previously thought, and we can continue to build new neural connections and pathways throughout our lifetime.
Based on the newer science and research, brain fitness has indeed become an important aspect of health, and there are now myriad ways to take advantage of the plethora of information now available to
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Many people love the saying, “Better late than never,” but when it comes to diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease, the saying should be reversed: “Better earlier than later.”
Diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease as early as possible can help patients and their families better prepare for the progression of the disease. But diagnosing Alzheimer’s can be a complicated process, given that it is only one of a group of brain diseases known as dementia,
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Science has visual evidence of the brain cell growth process. Thanks to MRI technology, we can see learning centers in the human brain light up and witness the birth of neural pathways when we try something new. These signs of activity and growth are visible even in the elderly. Although you may learn new things more slowly as you get older, your capacity is largely unchanged. What's really exciting is that new experiences needn't be dramatic or life changing to have these effects.