Devastating Brain
Found 8 free book(s)A PRIMER ON THE BRAIN AND NERVOUS SYSTEM
www.yerkes.emory.eduto prevent or cure many devastating disorders of the brain as well as the body under the brain’s control; and to advance the enduring scientific quest to understand how the world around us — and within us — works. The importance of this research cannot be overstated. More than 1,000 disorders of the brain and nervous system
Psychological Effects of Brain Injury E-Booklet
www.headway.org.ukA brain injury can result in a confusing array of psychological changes. These range from subtle and temporary lapses in ability and behaviour, to a profound and permanent reduction in basic skills and loss of control of emotion and behaviour. Sustaining a brain injury can be a devastating experience for both
Understanding Drug Abuse and Addiction
www.drugabuse.govBrain imaging studies of drug-addicted individuals show changes in areas of the brain that are critical to judgment, decisionmaking, learning and memory, and behavior control. Together, these changes can drive an abuser to seek out and take drugs compulsively despite adverse, even devastating consequences— ...
Mental capacity: supporting decision making after brain …
www.headway.org.ukhave devastating consequences for finances, relationships, careers and any other aspects of life. People who are experiencing difficulties with decision kmaing after brain injury should be assessed by a neuropsychologist, who can plan rehabilitation programmes and help with compensatory strategies.
Consequences of High Blood Pressure
www.heart.orgleading to devastating consequences, like: STROKE HBP can cause blood vessels in the brain to burst or clog more easily. VISION LOSS HBP can strain the vessels in the eyes. HEART FAILURE HBP can cause the heart to enlarge and fail to supply blood to the body. SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION This can be erectile dysfunction in men or lower libido in women.
Hunger & Health The Impact of Poverty, Food Insecurity ...
frac.orgtime. This leads to a “wear and tear” on the brain and body, referred to as allostatic load. Toxic stress can inhibit normal brain and physical development and metabolic processes among children, making them more susceptible to learning and behavior impairments and physical and mental illness later in life.45
Facts About Concussion and Brain Injury
www.cdc.govthe brain to heal.You’ll need to be patient because healing takes time. Only when the symptoms have reduced significantly, in consultation with your doctor, should you slowly and gradually return to your daily activities, such as work or school. If your symptoms come back or you get new symptoms as you become more active, this is a sign that you
Long-Term Consequences of Child Abuse and Neglect
www.childwelfare.govDisrupted brain development as a result of maltreatment can cause impairments to the brain’s executive functions: working memory, self-control, and cognitive flexibility (i.e., the ability to look at things and situations from different perspectives) (Kavanaugh, Dupont-Frechette, Jerskey, & …