Stuttering is defined as the involuntary repetition of sounds when speaking, and may be neurogenic (caused by the nervous system) or psychogenic (caused by the mind or mentality). Stuttering is relatively common in childhood, affecting […]
Our appendix: A contributing factor in the development of Parkinson’s Disease?
We all learnt it growing up: the appendix is a useless relic from our evolutionary past, only used to help digest the bark we consumed as cave men and women. But research has now identified […]
Forever Young: How We Could Keep Our Brains Stretchy into Adulthood
Human brains are plastic (no, not the kind you get your Crispy’s takeout in!). Neuroplasticity refers to the brain’s astonishing ability to change and adapt over time. This could involve the reorganisation of tasks, the […]