Month: February 2024

Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation: a new strategy for Alzheimer’s disease intervention through the brain-gut-microbiota axis?

Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) is an emerging non-invasive technique designed to stimulate branches of the vagus nerve distributed over the body surface. Studies suggest a correlation between the brain-gut-microbiota (BGM) axis and the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The BGM axis represents a complex bidirectional communication system, with the vagus nerve being a crucial […]

Published on February 27, 2024

Curiosity and the dynamics of optimal exploration

What drives our curiosity remains an elusive and hotly debated issue, with multiple hypotheses proposed but a cohesive account yet to be established. This review discusses traditional and emergent theories that frame curiosity as a desire to know and a drive to learn, respectively. We adopt a model-based approach that maps the temporal dynamics of […]

Published on February 27, 2024

When to Take a Break From Therapy

In many cases, psychotherapy isn’t meant to last forever. In fact, if your symptoms are getting better, taking a break can build resiliency and let you test the tools you’ve been taught. “Among those who can afford it, regular psychotherapy is often viewed as a lifelong… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on February 27, 2024