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Neurobehavior In Humans And Its Role In Alzheimer's Disease, Aghilas Belkadi, Sarah Levin Allen

Research Day

In a neurobehavioral lens, a human is defined as the balance of the mind, body, and brain. These systems function on their own and influence each other in a dynamic equilibrium. Interactions between these systems are observed in every aspect of life. A pathological example of this relationship is that depression, a state of mind, can increase the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. By studying a neurobehavioral model of health, empirical links between psychology and neurobiology can be uncovered. The basis of this capstone is to understand how neurobehavior works in clinical practice. This capstone project involved observation of seniors …