The Brain By Naomi Bastiampillai, Hailey Quiterio, Marlayna Ney, and

The Brain By Naomi Bastiampillai, Hailey Quiterio, Marlayna Ney, and Hannah Jacobs

Types of Brain Scans There are 5 types of brain scans: EEG (electroencephalograph) o recording of electrical signals from the brain made by hooking up electrodes to the person's scalp CAT o Combines many 2-D x-ray images to create 3-D images of inter structures such as the brain

Types of Brain Scans (continued) PET o Shows the brain’s radioactivity levels in a color coded brain map MEG o Measures magnetic fields released from the brain, then sends the currents to an instrument called SQUID

Types of Brain Scans (continued) MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) o Uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to create a digital picture of internal organs and structures

Diseases/Injuries of the Brain Epilepsy/ Seizures o Treatments Temporal Lobe Resection Ketogenic Diet Alternative treatments Vagus Nerve Stimulation MST Functional Hemispherectomy o Medications Tegretol or Carbatrol Zarontin Felbatol Gabitril

Diseases/Injuries of the Brain (continued) Concussions o Examinations Neurological examination Cognitive testing Imaging tests o Treatments Rest Avoiding physical activities Avoid taking medications like Advil that will increase bleeding

Diseases/Injuries of the Brain (continued) Alzheimer’s o Treatments Cholinesterase inhibitors Namenda Safe Supportive environment Exercise Nutrition Healthy shakes smoothies

Brain Cancers There are two types of brain tumors: o Benign tumor (non-cancerous cell growth) Push on tissues unlike malignant tumors tumors (cancerous cell growth) o Malignant More aggressive Invade tissues unlike benign tumors o Tumors that begin in brain rarely spread to other areas of the body

Brain Cancers (continued) Treatment Options: Chemotherapy Radiation Surgery

Left- healthy MRI scan of brain Right- MRI scan of cancerous brain

How To Keep the Brain Healthy o Eat healthy snacks Snacks such as almonds and blueberries improve cognition helps the brain’s functions o Go for a walk Walking 20 minutes a day can maximize blood flow to the brain helps the brain think more clearly o Take Chinese Club Moss Supplements May protect your brain's neurotransmitters Keeps synapses firing correctly

How To Keep The Brain Healthy (continued) o Drink Red Wine delivers the powerful antioxidant resveratrol may prevent free radicals from damaging brain cells o Keep Calendars keeps you focused and oriented o Get Enough Sleep brain consolidates memories

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