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This is what the brain looks like if you remove everything but the “wires” that connect the cells 👀🧠 • • #whitematter #graymatter #itdontmatter neuroscience #brain #anatomy #thebrein
This is what the brain looks like if you remove everything but the “wires” that connect the cells 👀🧠 • • #whitematter #graymatter #itdontmatter neuroscience #brain #anatomy #thebrein
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A scientist scanned her own brain twenty six times during pregnancy because we had almost zero data on what happens to a moms brain during those nine months Meet Elizabeth Chrastil Shes a brain scientist in California who got pregnant and realized almost no one has ever studied what pregnancy does to your brain So she volunteered to get brain scans every few weeks for over two years starting before she even got pregnant But heres what happened The outer layer of her brain called gray matter started shrinking in eighty percent of all brain regions At the same time the inside connections called white matter got stronger during pregnancy then went back to normal after the baby was born Heres where it gets insane Two years after having her baby the gray matter never came back Her brain permanently shrunk by four percent and stayed that way Scientists think the brain is cutting out stuff it doesnt need to make room for being a mom kind of like cleaning out a closet One pregnancy permanently rewired her brain and we had no idea this was happening until now **Hashtags:** #ElizabethChrastil #PregnancyBrain #BrainScans #CaliforniaScientist #MaternityBrain
A scientist scanned her own brain twenty six times during pregnancy because we had almost zero data on what happens to a moms brain during those nine months Meet Elizabeth Chrastil Shes a brain scientist in California who got pregnant and realized almost no one has ever studied what pregnancy does to your brain So she volunteered to get brain scans every few weeks for over two years starting before she even got pregnant But heres what happened The outer layer of her brain called gray matter started shrinking in eighty percent of all brain regions At the same time the inside connections called white matter got stronger during pregnancy then went back to normal after the baby was born Heres where it gets insane Two years after having her baby the gray matter never came back Her brain permanently shrunk by four percent and stayed that way Scientists think the brain is cutting out stuff it doesnt need to make room for being a mom kind of like cleaning out a closet One pregnancy permanently rewired her brain and we had no idea this was happening until now **Hashtags:** #ElizabethChrastil #PregnancyBrain #BrainScans #CaliforniaScientist #MaternityBrain
Say hello to @jimtphillips , CEO & Co-Founder of @graymatter_co , turning his personal struggle into a mission to help others think clearer, focus longer, and live better. #conciergemedicine #drjasonlittleton #Graymatter
Say hello to @jimtphillips , CEO & Co-Founder of @graymatter_co , turning his personal struggle into a mission to help others think clearer, focus longer, and live better. #conciergemedicine #drjasonlittleton #Graymatter
Ever notice how a brisk walk can clear your mind and make you feel sharper? It’s more than just feel-good chemicals—it’s the visual magic happening around you! As you stroll, things like trees, buildings, and people zip past your eyes, creating what’s called “optic flow.” This moving scenery tricks your brain into thinking you’re navigating, lighting up special spots in the visual part of your brain’s gray matter—the dense tissue packed with nerve cells. Studies show this visual buzz activates areas that help with sensing motion and figuring out your position in space. In older folks, stronger activity here can explain a big chunk of how well they track paths visually. Plus, regular walks actually grow gray matter in key brain zones, like those handling decisions, vision, memory storage, and learning. One key study found that walking about 6-9 miles a week (around 72 blocks) led to bigger gray matter volumes years later, cutting the risk of memory problems or dementia in half. So, next time you’re out walking, know you’re not just moving your body—you’re boosting your brain’s gray matter with every step. Who’s ready for a stroll? 🌳🚶‍♂️#graymatter #morningroutine #brainpower #longevitylifestyle
Ever notice how a brisk walk can clear your mind and make you feel sharper? It’s more than just feel-good chemicals—it’s the visual magic happening around you! As you stroll, things like trees, buildings, and people zip past your eyes, creating what’s called “optic flow.” This moving scenery tricks your brain into thinking you’re navigating, lighting up special spots in the visual part of your brain’s gray matter—the dense tissue packed with nerve cells. Studies show this visual buzz activates areas that help with sensing motion and figuring out your position in space. In older folks, stronger activity here can explain a big chunk of how well they track paths visually. Plus, regular walks actually grow gray matter in key brain zones, like those handling decisions, vision, memory storage, and learning. One key study found that walking about 6-9 miles a week (around 72 blocks) led to bigger gray matter volumes years later, cutting the risk of memory problems or dementia in half. So, next time you’re out walking, know you’re not just moving your body—you’re boosting your brain’s gray matter with every step. Who’s ready for a stroll? 🌳🚶‍♂️#graymatter #morningroutine #brainpower #longevitylifestyle
🖍️ Penny Scribbles wasn't just a doll. She listened. She drew. And what she drew came true. Based on real childhood events. This story and others live in Gray Matter — stories from inside the mind of Baby Head Man, a cosmic being observing reality. Every fragment is a life. Every life is designed. 🎬 Make your own AI movie: aivideo.com | Code BABYHEADMAN = 20% off 👆 link in bio. #blackhorror #babyheadman #horrorshort #creepystories #creepydoll
🖍️ Penny Scribbles wasn't just a doll. She listened. She drew. And what she drew came true. Based on real childhood events. This story and others live in Gray Matter — stories from inside the mind of Baby Head Man, a cosmic being observing reality. Every fragment is a life. Every life is designed. 🎬 Make your own AI movie: aivideo.com | Code BABYHEADMAN = 20% off 👆 link in bio. #blackhorror #babyheadman #horrorshort #creepystories #creepydoll
“It’s just for a minute…” …turns into 📱 “I can’t manage without it.” Many parents don’t plan screen dependence — it quietly sneaks into daily routines. But here’s the part no one warns you about 👇 🧠 A baby’s brain is being wired in real time. What they see, hear, and interact with shapes how their brain grows. 🚨 Research shows excessive screen exposure in infancy can: • Disrupt natural brain development • Affect language & attention skills • Reduce gray matter linked to impulse control • Rewire neural pathways during a critical growth window This isn’t about guilt. This is about awareness and prevention ✋ 💛 If you’re trying to raise your child without relying on screens — and some days feel overwhelmed — you’re not failing. You’re protecting their future. ✨ Small choices today. 🧠 Stronger brains tomorrow. #screenfreeparenting #babybraindevelopment #consciousparentingtools #earlychildhoodmatters #kiddocaretips
“It’s just for a minute…” …turns into 📱 “I can’t manage without it.” Many parents don’t plan screen dependence — it quietly sneaks into daily routines. But here’s the part no one warns you about 👇 🧠 A baby’s brain is being wired in real time. What they see, hear, and interact with shapes how their brain grows. 🚨 Research shows excessive screen exposure in infancy can: • Disrupt natural brain development • Affect language & attention skills • Reduce gray matter linked to impulse control • Rewire neural pathways during a critical growth window This isn’t about guilt. This is about awareness and prevention ✋ 💛 If you’re trying to raise your child without relying on screens — and some days feel overwhelmed — you’re not failing. You’re protecting their future. ✨ Small choices today. 🧠 Stronger brains tomorrow. #screenfreeparenting #babybraindevelopment #consciousparentingtools #earlychildhoodmatters #kiddocaretips
I recently came across a fascinating study from Harvard University on the effects of meditation and mindfulness.🧠✨ The research highlighted how meditation can enhance brain function in some truly remarkable ways. Participants showed increased gray matter in the prefrontal cortex, which supports decision-making, and their brains thickened in areas related to empathy and compassion.💖🧘‍♂️ Even more striking, areas linked to anxiety and stress became smaller over time.🌿🧘‍♀️ These findings are a reminder of the powerful impact meditation can have on our mental well-being.🌟 It’s a journey of self-discovery and growth that we can all explore, at our own pace. 🌱 Do you meditate? Have you noticed any changes in your life since you started? Share your experiences in the comments—I’d love to hear from you! 🙏💬 . . . . . . . . . #meditation #meditators #meditator #meditatingmonk #monks #mindfulness #graymatter #prefrontalcortex #anxiety #stress #empathy #compassion #mentalwellbeing #meditationandmindfulness #mindfulliving #growthandhealing #embraceeveryexperience #positivemindset #abundancemindset #emotionalintelligence #personalgrowthjourney #selfawareness #selfcompassion #healingjourney #healthyboundaries #innerwork #selfawareness #innerhealing #innerworkisthebestwork
I recently came across a fascinating study from Harvard University on the effects of meditation and mindfulness.🧠✨ The research highlighted how meditation can enhance brain function in some truly remarkable ways. Participants showed increased gray matter in the prefrontal cortex, which supports decision-making, and their brains thickened in areas related to empathy and compassion.💖🧘‍♂️ Even more striking, areas linked to anxiety and stress became smaller over time.🌿🧘‍♀️ These findings are a reminder of the powerful impact meditation can have on our mental well-being.🌟 It’s a journey of self-discovery and growth that we can all explore, at our own pace. 🌱 Do you meditate? Have you noticed any changes in your life since you started? Share your experiences in the comments—I’d love to hear from you! 🙏💬 . . . . . . . . . #meditation #meditators #meditator #meditatingmonk #monks #mindfulness #graymatter #prefrontalcortex #anxiety #stress #empathy #compassion #mentalwellbeing #meditationandmindfulness #mindfulliving #growthandhealing #embraceeveryexperience #positivemindset #abundancemindset #emotionalintelligence #personalgrowthjourney #selfawareness #selfcompassion #healingjourney #healthyboundaries #innerwork #selfawareness #innerhealing #innerworkisthebestwork
#WarriorWednesday: Meet Lanette Veres, a remarkable brain cancer survivor, devoted mother, loving wife, and the founder of the @GrayMattersOrg, our official support partner at @theivybraintumorcenter. 🧠 Lanette's journey began with a brain tumor diagnosis 25 years ago. Despite the odds, she's become a beacon of hope and support for countless patients. The Gray Matters Foundation offers outreach, awareness, and assistance to brain tumor patients. Today, as we honor her 25th "tumorversary," Lanette's story reminds us of the power of compassion and support. ❤️ 📖: Read her full story at the link in our bio!👆
#WarriorWednesday: Meet Lanette Veres, a remarkable brain cancer survivor, devoted mother, loving wife, and the founder of the @GrayMattersOrg, our official support partner at @theivybraintumorcenter. 🧠 Lanette's journey began with a brain tumor diagnosis 25 years ago. Despite the odds, she's become a beacon of hope and support for countless patients. The Gray Matters Foundation offers outreach, awareness, and assistance to brain tumor patients. Today, as we honor her 25th "tumorversary," Lanette's story reminds us of the power of compassion and support. ❤️ 📖: Read her full story at the link in our bio!👆
Shooting the sitcom episodes that Aurora watches was an absolute blast - and honestly one of the easier moments to shoot as it was very contained. The actors and crew knocked it out of the park and I low-key wouldn’t mind directing a whole season of this family 🙂. Only pieces of the scenes were shown in the film, so here is one of the scenes in its entirety. Enjoy. Edited by the homie, Byron Wong @bsw10019 @ellodeecarpenter @jay.watts22 @mswendybraun @daviddeluise @andrewjeric_dp @martinabuckley819 @catchlightfilms #graymatter
Shooting the sitcom episodes that Aurora watches was an absolute blast - and honestly one of the easier moments to shoot as it was very contained. The actors and crew knocked it out of the park and I low-key wouldn’t mind directing a whole season of this family 🙂. Only pieces of the scenes were shown in the film, so here is one of the scenes in its entirety. Enjoy. Edited by the homie, Byron Wong @bsw10019 @ellodeecarpenter @jay.watts22 @mswendybraun @daviddeluise @andrewjeric_dp @martinabuckley819 @catchlightfilms #graymatter
Night shoots. Lots of them. I liked when our gaffer @mattresspadley would turn on the disco lights when we wrapped for the day. #5am #graymatter #projectgreenlight @drew.liner @kristianventura @ezri @miawisaac @imallisonye @theisabellaferreira @dagv77
Night shoots. Lots of them. I liked when our gaffer @mattresspadley would turn on the disco lights when we wrapped for the day. #5am #graymatter #projectgreenlight @drew.liner @kristianventura @ezri @miawisaac @imallisonye @theisabellaferreira @dagv77
Meet “Gray Madder,” the 1955 Chevy Nomad that shattered expectations and stole the Ridler spotlight with a sinister stance and show-car precision. Built by Southern Comfort Customs, this wagon blends brutal elegance with flawless detail proof that legends don’t just cruise, they dominate. #chevrolet #nomad #graymatter bigblockgarage restomod
Meet “Gray Madder,” the 1955 Chevy Nomad that shattered expectations and stole the Ridler spotlight with a sinister stance and show-car precision. Built by Southern Comfort Customs, this wagon blends brutal elegance with flawless detail proof that legends don’t just cruise, they dominate. #chevrolet #nomad #graymatter bigblockgarage restomod
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