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Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) Changes Brain Connectivity & Activation to Treat Binge Eating Disorder (2023 Study)

Binge-eating disorder (BED), characterized by recurrent episodes of overeating without compensatory behaviors, is a significant global health concern. Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (LDX), the only drug approved for moderate to severe BED, is showing promise not just in reducing episodes but also in altering brain function in ways previously not fully understood. Through a groundbreaking study, researchers …

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Escitalopram (Lexapro) Normalizes Brain Connectivity in Major Depression (2024 Study)

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) significantly alters the brain’s network connectivity, with disturbances in the default mode network (DMN), salience network (SN), and dorsal attention network (DAN). A new study reveals how escitalopram, a common antidepressant, can partially reverse these abnormalities, offering insights into the biological underpinnings of its therapeutic effects. This research deepens our understanding …

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Effects of Coffee & Caffeine on Brain Connectivity in Habitual Drinkers (2023 Study)

Coffee, one of the world’s most consumed beverages, is often lauded for its ability to enhance alertness and cognitive performance. Recent studies utilizing advanced neuroimaging techniques like resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) have begun to unravel the intricate ways in which coffee, and its key component caffeine, modulate brain activity. This exploration into the …

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Alpha Brain Waves (8-10 Hz) & Default Mode Network Linked to Self-Control (Behavioral Inhibition) (2023 Study)

In recent scientific endeavors, researchers are probing into the complex web of interactions that define our brain’s functioning. Focusing on the subtle interplay between alpha wave activity, the Default Mode Network (DMN), and behavioral inhibition, these studies are uncovering new layers of understanding about how our brains operate during different states of activity and rest. …

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