Diamond Lite International College of Health Science and Technology Zaria

Yellow eyes in a newborn may be a warning sign!

Early detection of neonatal jaundice can protect your baby’s brain and save lives. 💛🩺

How does fear really control the body? 🧠

Fear activates the brain’s threat-detection system, especially the amygdala, which signals the body to prepare for danger. Stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol increase heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, and alertness within seconds. This fight-or-flight response helps the body react quickly, but when fear becomes constant, it can disturb sleep, digestion, immunity, focus, and emotional balance.

How does depression really affect the brain? 🧠

Depression affects brain function by changing how mood, motivation, sleep, memory, and stress responses are regulated. It can involve imbalances in brain chemicals such as serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine, along with changes in areas like the prefrontal cortex, amygdala, and hippocampus. These changes may lead to persistent sadness, low energy, loss of interest, poor concentration, sleep problems, and difficulty feeling pleasure.

Exercise, balanced nutrition, calcium and Vitamin D intake, physical therapy, and medical follow-up may help support mobility and quality of life.
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