Institute of Human Anatomy
The Profound Potential of DMT
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses psychedelic research coming out of Imperial College London, and the potential DMT may have in making novel connections in the brain.
Curated Video
Is Your Antidepressant Not Working? This B-Vitamin Might Be the Missing Key!
Struggling with treatment-resistant depression? Dr. Tracey Marks delves into the transformative role of the B-vitamin, L-methylfolate, in enhancing the efficacy of antidepressants. Discover the intriguing connection between body weight,...
Curated Video
Why Antidepressants Kill Your Sex Drive - And What To Do About It
Why do antidepressants kill your sex drive? Sexual side effects are a common unwanted medication side effect. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter or nerve chemical that plays a role regulating your mood. But it also does affects nerves that...
Curated Video
Why Do Antidepressants Take So Long To Work?
Antidepressants can take anywhere from 2 -6 weeks to see a therapeutic effect. You may notice a little improvement sooner than that, but the usual is weeks. There's a couple reasons for this. The first is due to the way the drug works....
Curated Video
Why Antidepressants Make You Feel Worse - At First
This problem of antidepressants making you feel worse can happen when we use it for anxiety or depression. With depression, you can feel even more depressed after you take it, but if you keep taking it, that effect wears off. The problem...
Curated Video
What is Serotonin Syndrome - Is It Fatal?
Serotonin is a brain chemical, also called neurotransmitter that plays a role in controlling your mood and anxiety. Low levels of this in your brain contribute to depression and anxiety. Therefore, many of the medications we use to treat...
Curated Video
Emotional Blunting with Antidepressants
Emotional Blunting with antidepressants. Many people who take antidepressants will say they feel flat, numb or like they can't experience normal emotions. In this video I discuss why that happens and what can help it.
Curated Video
Alternative Medicine For Depression
There are natural medicines for depression that can be used as add on treatment. Some of these options for depression can be used alone to help mild to moderate symptoms. In this video I discuss some of the options for helping your...
Curated Video
Dancing for Fitness
Dr. Algae explains that dance can be a rigorous form of aerobic exercise and fun, too. He describes the many benefits of exercising through dance.
Neuro Transmissions
Why you feel depressed during winter
If you often feel the winter blues, it may be more than normal sadness. While some welcome the change in seasons and the fresh snow of winter, others find themselves falling into feelings of depression. But this isn’t just short-lived...
Neuro Transmissions
This Is Your Brain On Shrooms
Psychedelics like magic mushrooms have huge effects on the brain. But what are they doing up there? More than 180 species of "magic mushrooms" produce the psychoactive compound psilocybin. And ingesting it triggers some pretty trippy...
Nature League
Exploring Communication | Compilation
Brit looks back on our eighth month on Nature League, when we explored the theme of communication. Get your Critically Endangered Sharks poster here! Only on sale through May 30th.
Nature League
Party Drugs and Octopus Hugs - De-Natured
In this De-Natured segment of Nature League, Brit breaks down a recent scientific journal article about the effect of MDMA on social behavior in octopuses.
Curated Video
Goalsetting Gamified Part 3
In this episode of In Control, we delve into the fascinating science behind how our brains react when we achieve our goals and learn how to apply this to our everyday lives. From understanding how neurotransmitters like dopamine,...
Curated Video
Goalsetting Gamified Part 2
In this episode of In Control, we delve into the fascinating science behind how our brains react when we achieve our goals and learn how to apply this to our everyday lives. From understanding how neurotransmitters like dopamine,...
Curated Video
What is Borderline Personality Disorder? Do I have BPD?
In today’s interesting medical case, I start with a hypothetical presentation of a “friend” with Borderline Personality Disorder. After discussing the symptoms, we’ll explore what causes BPD and the available treatments. Please don’t...
Curated Video
Why Does Scratching Your Back Feel So Satisfying?
We have all spent days staring at the computer screen with stiff backs, holding awkward positions without realizing it. Unconsciously, we move our fingers across our backs in motions similar to those of scratching. In no time at all,...
Science360
EARLY CONCEPT BRAIN RESEARCH: CHEMICAL INVESTIGATIONS
Dopamine is a special chemical, neurologically speaking. The neurotransmitter is crucial for decision-making, learning, movement and more. Scientists know that varying dopamine levels affect neurons, but don't yet have a method to...
After Skool
Does the Weather Actually Affect Your Mood?
How does the weather affect your mood? There's a common thought around the world that sunny warm weather is linked to happiness and cold cloudy weather is linked to sadness. But is there any science behind this idea? Does the weather...
Catalyst University
Cocaine | Biosynthesis, Mechanism of Action, & Metabolism
In this video, we explore the biosynthesis, mechanism of action, and metabolism of the plant alkaloid, cocaine.
JJ Medicine
SSRI Antidepressant Side Effects (& Why They Occur) | Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, Sertraline, Citalopram
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) Side Effects (& Why They Occur) | Paroxetine, Fluoxetine, Sertraline, Citalopram Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) are medications used to treat disorders of depression, anxiety...
Science360
Chemical investigations -- early concept brain research
Dopamine is a special chemical, neurologically speaking. The neurotransmitter is crucial for decision-making, learning, movement and more. Scientists know that varying dopamine levels affect neurons, but don’t yet have a method to...
Catalyst University
Silence of the Lambs Joke | Liver, Fava Beans, & a Nice Chianti EXPLAINED
In this video, we discuss the biochemical mechanisms underlying Dr. Hannibal Lecter's medical joke in Silence of the Lambs: "I ate his liver with some Fava beans and a nice chianti.”
ShortCutsTv
A SCIENCE OF FALLING IN LOVE?
Why do we fall in love? What makes us fall in love? And what happens to love? Poets, historians, philosophers, have been writing about these questions for centuries. But now scientists have joined in, exploring the brain in love. In this...