10 Feb Does social connection help us feel happier?
Many of us look to achieve specific goals with the idea that achievement will make us happy. However, data tells us a different story....
08 Feb How pretend play helps children develop social cognition
If you work with children or have children of your own, you’re probably very familiar with pretend play. This refers to any play where children adopt an idea that differs from reality....
03 Feb 3 ways that pets can improve cognitive health for older adults
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in Adults, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Depression, Healthy Aging, Memory, Seniors
Whether you’re a cat or a dog person, here’s some good news! A recent study shows that owning pets improve cognitive health for adults over the age of 65. ...
30 Jan Research shows that cognitive stimulation may alleviate cognitive decline in older adults
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in Adults, Age Related, Alzheimer's Disease, Cognitive Stimulation, Dementia, Healthy Aging, Memory, Neuroscience, Seniors
More and more research is showing the benefits of cognitive stimulation. A new study shows the benefits of cognitive games in mitigating cognitive decline in older adults....
23 Jan Activities to help with stroke recovery
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in Adults, Aphasia, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Cognitive Stimulation, Language, Memory, Misc, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Pathology, Stroke, Telehealth
In addition to a healthy diet and exercise, there are many activities that can help someone with stroke recovery. Physical therapy may be necessary for physical recovery, and equally important is exercising the brain. Here...
18 Jan How To Use HappyNeuron Pro for Stroke Rehabilitation
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in Adults, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Cognitive Therapy, Digital Tools, Misc, Occupational Therapy, Seniors, Stroke
You may be wondering what exercises are available for stroke recovery, or how HappyNeuron Pro can be used to work with people who have had a stroke....
11 Jan Can stress be good for us?
Stress can sometimes feel productive, like when you’re worried about an assignment so you work hard on it to make sure you do a great job. However, stress can also feel completely overwhelming and bad...
04 Jan How to encourage student motivation
To help encourage student motivation, try these techniques backed by cognitive science!...
23 Dec The Key Differences Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s
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in Alzheimer's Disease, Areas of Cognition, Cognitive Conditions, Dementia, Healthy Aging, Memory, Misc, Neuroscience, Seniors
There is a common misconception that dementia and Alzheimer’s are two separate conditions, however this isn’t exactly the case. ...
16 Dec How to Help Students Cope With Visual Overstimulation in the Classroom
Visual overstimulation occurs when one’s surroundings are too visually stimulating, causing overwhelm and distraction....