Soy ingeniero y neurocientífico. Desde chico, una de las cosas que más me gusta hacer es sentarme a pensar. De tanto pensar, en un momento empecé a pensar sobre pensar.¿Qué es el pensamiento. ¿Cómo surge. ¿Por qué se va.¿Cuánto tiempo dura un pensamiento y cómo se conecta uno con otro. Estas preguntas me llevaron de la ingeniería a la ciencia para estudiar el cerebro. Esa máquina tan particular hecha de agua, grasa y proteínas que pesando menos de 1 kil y medio y consumiendo menos energía que una lamparita ...

[música] [música] Imagina por un momento que tus emociones son como un hilo invisible que conecta tu cerebro, tu sistema digestivo y tu piel. ¿Sabías que tu estómago alberga un segundo cerebro. De acuerdo con la BBC en su columna del 26 de septiembre del 2018, nos habla el científico Mari Fronois y como este descubrió que nuestro intestino tiene más neuronas que nuestra columna vertebral.Esto no solo es un dato curioso, sino un indicio de una relación mucho más profunda de lo que imaginamos. Cuando pensamos ...

Stroke Incidence and Impact - One in five individuals will experience a stroke in their lifetime [1] - In Spain, over 100,000 people suffer a stroke each year [1] - Stroke is the second leading cause of death in men and the leading cause in women in Spain [1] Ischemic Penumbra and Treatment - The ischemic penumbra is the area of the brain at risk of dying after a stroke, but potentially recoverable [4][5][7] - Recanalizing the blocked artery can "recharge" the brain cells in the penumbra [6][7] - Technology allows measurement of the dead (red) and at-risk (green) areas of the brain after a stroke [8] Stroke Treatment Advancements - Thrombolytic drugs accelerate the natural process of breaking up blood clots [10] - Mechanical thrombectomy, involving the physical removal of clots, was approved in 2015 and implemented in Albacete [20][21][22] - Albacete has performed at least 150 mechanical thrombectomies annually since 2015 [23] Code Stroke System - A "code stroke" system was implemented to ensure rapid transport and treatment of stroke patients [11][12] - The code stroke system in Castilla Mancha was extended to the entire region by 2008 [12]

Addiction & Brain Impact - Addiction is defined as a progressive reduction of things that bring pleasure, accompanied by negative consequences [4] - Addiction significantly alters the brain, especially the prefrontal cortex (responsible for judgment, self-control, and long-term planning) and the reward system [6] - Brain scans show reduced blood flow in the prefrontal lobe of drug abusers, affecting decision-making [8][9] - In addiction, the brain's reward system is altered, narrowing life's focus to seeking immediate gratification despite harmful consequences [7][10] Neuroplasticity & Recovery - The brain possesses neuroplasticity, enabling it to reorganize, create new connections, and relearn healthy behaviors even after addiction-related damage [13] - Psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy can help change thought patterns and behaviors [15] - Healthy habits like exercise, sufficient sleep, and good nutrition support brain regeneration [15] - Spirituality, including meditation and prayer, may contribute to recovery and reduce compulsive cravings [16] Conclusion - Addiction is a real issue with profound effects, but recovery is also real and powerful [17] - Neuroscience offers hope, indicating that the brain can heal, connections can regenerate, and the prefrontal cortex can recover its function [17]