For years, the Japanese have practiced forest bathing (“shirinyoku“). Today, Western culture is catching up with Eastern traditions as more people are looking for healthy and cost effective ways to promote relaxation. Here are some...
Did you know that houseplants not only look pretty, but can remove harmful particles in the air and can make your space feel more calming? Like having a pet, plants are a responsibility. This in...
Every year, people make New Year's resolutions: go to the gym, eat better, try calling family members more often. However, few people make resolutions about doing more activities that keep them cognitively sharp. While physical...
Through television shows, memes, tweets and conversation, people are finding ways to make others laugh. With witty puns and tactful punchlines, people experience "AHA!" moments that then cause them to chuckle. Our brains are able...
Many children struggle to learn and understand mathematics. Current math instruction focuses on memorizing abstract rules. While knowledge of mathematical concepts is important, many children are not able to grasp these abstract concepts. This is...
Real Advice From a Real Therapist We spoke with Kyra Minichan, head therapist of The Cognitive Emporium on how parents, teachers, and therapists can help teenagers succeed in school and in life. Kyra is a speech-language pathologist...
Epilepsy: What is it? Epilepsy is a neurological condition that affects 3 million adults, with 1.8 million still having seizures despite intervention. Interventions for epilepsy include pharmaceutical treatment, neurosurgery, ketogenic diets, implants and stimulation therapies. Epilepsy...
It's an every day task to keep your brain healthy, but it's worth it!...
Mental illness sucks. Even The New York Times says so. Depression, anxiety and other psychiatric disorders can greatly impact someone's ability to work. According to NAMI, 46 million Americans have more than just a case of...
Have you ever wanted to learn how to better tackle depression? Two articles entitled "What can you do when you're flattened by depression? plan for it" and "What to do when a relationship's over - but...
