Category Archives: Brain

Our memories ARE mapped to specific neurons

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A.

My first kiss.  The first time I saw my first-born.  When I knew I passed my PhD exam.  Those exquisite moments in time.   It turns out, I- and you- can relive those moments.  Because they are encoded in specific cells … Continue reading →

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Stress affects our Immune Response

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A.

I was speaking with someone about some information she heard on the Anderson Cooper TV show.  While that show was about divorce (four key errors that will indicate you are bound to divorce), Dr. Gottman mentioned something that intrigued her.  That feelings … Continue reading →

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Another step in the stem cell saga for Parkinson’s

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A.

I have written before about the hope that stem cells offer to sufferers from Parkinson’s disease.  Here’s yet another installment. Share this:

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You must be a magnet, because I’m attracted to you

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A.

Stress.  Dealing with stress.   One of the oldest methods of dealing with stress is drinking.  To excess.  How old?  Evolutionarily old.   Which explains why addiction is such a difficult problem for us humans to control. Share this:

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Go with the flow?

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A.

Yesterday, we spoke about DBS (deep brain stimulation).  Today, we’ll talk about a different kind of brain stimulation- tCDS (trans-cranial direct current stimulation).  The goal of tCDS is to develop a feeling of “effortless” concentration, associated with outstanding performance.  This … Continue reading →

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A brain pacemaker…

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A.

Can you imagine this?  Anaesthesia to kill the pain, but you’re left awake, while the surgeon drills two holes in your skull.   And, then questions and commands.  Why?  Because it’s the only way the electrodes that will be placed in … Continue reading →

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Organ Donor

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A.

This is not going to be a happy blog.  Because we have been let down- big time. I had known, since I was a young man, that I was not allowed to donate my organs, should I reach an untimely … Continue reading →

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Silence is golden? Not when it comes to creativity!

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A.

I have written about my morning routine.  I head off to my local coffee shop, St. Elmo’s, after my morning prayer rituals, where I read the papers and have discussions with my friends.  And, on occasion, I whip out my … Continue reading →

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Folate Adjuvant to Antidepressants

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A.

Folic acid.  A vitamin that was prescribed (yes, you can get it as part of a multi-vitamin, but not in the dosage desired- and not without other items that are not needed) and then removed from regimens, when we found … Continue reading →

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Deep Brain Stimulation

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A.

Serendipity strikes again?  Maybe- because deep brain stimulation, a technique used to treat chronic pain and Parkinson’s disease, may work to amplify memory – including those suffering from Alzheimer’s. Share this:

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