How the brain's little blue dot regulates your sleep
The locus coeruleus is emerging as a major new area of research interest, with many important functions such as regulating ...
Verywell Health on MSN1 年
Comparing Epinephrine vs. Norepinephrine and What They Do
Medically reviewed by Erika Prouty, PharmD Epinephrine and norepinephrine are naturally made in the body, where they're best ...
Neuroscientists Just Discovered How Sleep Washes Toxic Gunk Out of Your Brain
Scientists first came up with the hypothesis that certain pulsing brain wave patterns that occur during sleep might be physically washing accumulated waste products out of your brain several years ago ...
BBC1 个月
How the brain's little blue dot regulates your sleep
It is a literal description: the neurons in the locus coeruleus are dyed the colour of sapphire from the production of a particular neurotransmitter, called norepinephrine. This is also a clue to ...
WebMD1 个月
Mental Health Medications Guide
Examples of neurotransmitters include serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine. There are several types of antidepressants on the market. They all work slightly differently by targeting certain ...
QuickCheck: Can eating protein perk you up when you're feeling down?
A lack of protein can lead to fluctuating blood sugar levels, which might make you feel irritable or moody. Maintaining your ...