Jamie Rose Registered Osteopath

29/04/2026

I found this and whilst not true for everyone diagnosed, it gives a good indication of how managing the energy you have affects what you can do …

28/04/2026

Heavy reliance on ChatGPT can indeed lead to noticeably reduced brain activity during cognitive tasks, as highlighted by a MIT Media Lab study that monitored participants via EEG while they wrote essays.

In the experiment, volunteers were split into groups: one writing entirely unaided, another using traditional search engines, and a third leaning heavily on ChatGPT for idea generation, structuring, and even drafting.

The AI-assisted group consistently displayed the weakest neural connectivity across multiple brain regions, with some metrics showing up to a 55% drop in overall brain engagement compared to the brain-only cohort.

This decline manifests in diminished alpha and theta waves, which support memory consolidation, creative ideation, and executive control. Users offloaded mental effort, resulting in faster output—often 60% quicker—but at the cost of shallower processing.

Many in the ChatGPT group struggled to recall their own essays shortly afterward, with 83% unable to quote even basic passages, and their work was frequently described as homogeneous and “soulless” by evaluators.

Over repeated sessions, participants grew lazier, increasingly copy-pasting AI responses rather than engaging deeply. Such patterns suggest a form of cognitive offloading, where the brain conserves energy by bypassing effortful thinking. While convenient, habitual dependence may hinder the development of critical thinking, long-term memory, and original insight.

The study underscores that tools like ChatGPT excel as supplements for refinement after initial independent effort, but over-reliance risks intellectual atrophy. Balancing AI use with active mental work helps preserve cognitive vitality in an increasingly automated world.

28/04/2026

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27/04/2026

Interesting

Each time you control your anger, your brain strengthens its ability to stay calm and caring. This remarkable process is rooted in neuroplasticity, the brain’s natural capacity to rewire itself through repeated experiences.

When anger arises, the amygdala—the brain’s alarm center—triggers a surge of stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol, preparing the body for confrontation.

However, by consciously choosing to pause, breathe deeply, or respond with empathy instead of reacting impulsively, you activate the prefrontal cortex, the region responsible for rational thinking and emotional regulation. This deliberate choice creates new neural pathways that make calm responses more automatic over time.

With each successful act of self-control, these pathways grow stronger and more efficient, much like exercising a muscle. Synaptic connections between calming brain areas become reinforced while reactive ones weaken slightly.

Over weeks and months, this builds emotional resilience, reducing the intensity and frequency of angry outbursts. You begin to notice subtle shifts: situations that once provoked irritation now elicit patience and understanding. Compassion emerges more naturally because the brain associates challenging moments with care rather than conflict.

This transformation extends beyond personal peace. Stronger neural wiring for calmness improves relationships, enhances decision-making under pressure, and even supports physical health by lowering chronic stress. Practicing mindfulness, reflective journaling, or simply counting to ten during tense moments accelerates the process.

Ultimately, mastering anger is not about suppression but about cultivating a kinder, more balanced inner world. Your brain learns that peace is possible and preferable, gradually making serenity your default state. By consistently choosing calm, you sculpt a mind that radiates stability and genuine care for yourself and others.

25/04/2026

24/04/2026

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20/04/2026

Interesting

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15/04/2026

Some people look as though they have a psychiatric condition, with hallucinations and delusions, but are actually experiencing an autoimmune illness. The divide is less stark than previously realized, and now physicians are working to bring neurological treatments to psychiatry.

13/04/2026

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