Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological condition that primarily affects movement — but its impact goes far beyond tremors. It occurs due to the degeneration of dopamine-producing neurons in the substantia nigra, a small but crucial area within the basal ganglia. 🧠 Dopamine plays a

The nervous system isn’t just anatomy. It’s memory. Movement. Emotion. Identity. Survival. As a student nurse with a growing passion for neuroscience, I’m constantly in awe of how the human nervous system orchestrates every aspect of who we are. We divide it into two main parts: 🔹 Central

Did you know your brain weighs only about 1.3–1.4 kg, yet it uses around 20% of your body’s total energy? Despite being just ~2% of your body weight, the brain is constantly active — regulating breathing, heart rate, movement, emotions, memory, and decision-making… even while you sleep. It ne

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Learning positive coping skills has changed everything. It’s not about never feeling overwhelmed — it’s about knowing how to hold myself through it 🤍✨