Investigation of sex differences in neural correlates of aggression using 22 male and 20 female subjects revealed differential brain activation patterns between both the genders in response to provocation. Aggressive men recorded higher activation of the left amygdala than aggressive women and a positive correlation with orbitofrontal cortex (OFC), rectal gyrus, and ACC activity, which […]
This means that your brain and body are “out of practice” in terms of processing and responding to alcohol. Alcohol tolerance can be explained via several mechanisms—but here are four ways that tolerance may develop and change. Alcohol dependence can have a profound impact on mental health, leading to disorders such as depression and anxiety. […]
Binge drinking causes significant health and safety risks. If you drink more alcohol than that, consider cutting back or quitting. Talk to your healthcare provider about proven strategies. After drinking, you’ll become less responsible, less agreeable, and less able to think clearly. You’re also more likely to experience negative consequences, such as being arrested, when […]
