Introduction Imagine standing in a grocery store, suddenly realizing you forgot the one item you came to get. This common hiccup in memory can frustrate anyone, but for many older adults, such lapses become more frequent. These instances are windows into what psychologists call prospective memory—the ability to remember to carry out intentions at a […]
Month: February 2008
Bridging the Mind: Cannabinoid Receptors in Drug Abuse and Depression
Introduction Imagine if understanding the brain was like putting together a complex puzzle, intricate and challenging. But, what if one tiny piece could illuminate the maze that is mental health? In the ever-evolving field of neuroscience, scientists are uncovering secrets about how our brains work, and sometimes answering big questions begins with the smallest discoveries. […]