Question 1

my last pregnancy my baby had a cyst in brain  (drainage chamber) could it happen again?

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Rare: Unless the baby's problem was part of a genetic syndrome, it would be extremely unlikely to happen again.

Question 2

had traumatic brain injury 4 years ago and havent recovered. have daily headaches & other symptoms. could oxygen chamber help? im feeling hopeless.

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Probably not.: sometimes post contusion or concussion syndromes can last for years.... continue to treat the symptoms.....Dr. Wellner

Question 3

on brain mri with gadolinium, is it normal to see the material in the brain chambers?

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Contrast agent: The gadolinium is used to pinpoint abnormal blood vessels or areas of inflammation, or structural abnormalities.

Question 4

what does the term "scatter brained" mean?

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Generally...: ...It means someone is unfocused or disorganized.  However, this is not a medical term,  and the meaning is not precise.

Question 5

how does the brain work?

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No problem: If you want to find out how the brain works, you can start with one of the standard references: Principles of Neural Science, by Kandel and Schwartz. I have the fifth edition. It's 1709 pages long. It covers the basics. It's an introduction. If you really want to get into the subject, there are more and bigger books you can read.

Question 6

is tv bad for your brain?

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Maybe??: Tv does not cause brain damage, but far easier to sit comfortably and vegetate, and may be relaxing after stressful day.  But many folks have stopped reading and learning, and even become more reclusive due to habitual tv watching.  With the variety of cable activities, not hard to get into pattern.  However, some evidence that chronic tv does lead to deconditioning, and weight gain.

Question 7

what are some fun brain games?

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Brain science: New activities are considered brain games.  Examples vary from learning a new instrument or language to doing cross-word puzzles or sudoku.  Exercise or kinetic activities are also brain stimulating.

Question 8

how could i make my brain sharp?

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Exercise it!: Scientific research shows that challenging your brain makes it stronger! Learn a second language, do mental puzzles, or go back to school/college and learn something new. Also exercising, eating healthy, dancing and being socially active have been shown to boost mental sharpness and protect the brain against deterioration usually seen in dementia.

Question 9

how to increase your brain power?

Accepted Answer

Stimulate it: Play mind games. Reflex games. Read. Crossword.   Use your brain.  Don't just watch tv or play video games.   Also exercise and healthy diet promote overall health.  Which helps the brain as well

Question 10

why is lead so bad for the brain?

Accepted Answer

Damage astroglia: Lead changes the permeability of the blood brain barrier and accumulates in the astroglia. The astroglia are cells which are essential for maintenance of the environment of brain cells or neurons.

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