Exploring the Role of the Hippocampus in Memory and Learning.
Do you need help remembering things or learning new concepts? If so, it could be related to the hippocampus. Located in the temporal lobe of your brain, the hippocampus is a seahorse-shaped structure responsible for processing memories and forming new…
Acetylcholine – A Learning Neurotransmitter
Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that plays a key role in the central and peripheral nervous systems. It is involved in a variety of functions, including muscle movement, attention, learning and memory, and the regulation of the autonomic nervous…
GABA – A Calming Neurotransmitter
GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid) is a neurotransmitter that acts as an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. This means that it helps to reduce the activity of neurons in the brain and nervous system and has a calming effect. GABA…
Why Movement Makes You Sharper
Ever walk away from a workout feeling clearer, more focused, or just better? That is not a coincidence. Movement changes your brain, not just your muscles. One of the key players in this process is a neurotransmitter called glutamate. It acts like the…
Norepinephrine – A Concentration Neurotransmitter
Norepinephrine (also known as noradrenaline) is a neurotransmitter and hormone that is involved in several important physiological processes, including regulation of heart rate and blood pressure, regulation of alertness and attention, and regulation of…