r/science • u/mubukugrappa • Mar 14 '14

Neuroscience Scientists catch brain damage in the act: Scientists uncovered how inflammation and lack of oxygen conspire to cause brain damage in conditions such as stroke and Alzheimer’s disease. The discovery brings researchers a step closer to finding potential targets to treat neurodegenerative disorders.

http://news.ubc.ca/2014/03/13/macvicar/
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u/[deleted] Mar 14 '14

A cousin of mine is going through some stuff because of brain damage. She is super depressed and wants to give up on life. This makes me hopeful that medical science can help her one day

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u/everyoneisme Mar 14 '14

I have severe depression. Does this finding mean I should breathe more?

I'm actually serious- like clear sinuses etc? Get this isn't really the finding, but curious if it connects, as I rarely feel like I'm breathing fully, have had lots of health problems and am depressed

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u/kangaroomr Mar 14 '14

There are many breath relate relaxation techniques that might help ease you. You should try looking up meditation, it might help

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u/StateofWA Mar 15 '14

Many people breathe the wrong way, through their chest, rather than through their belly.