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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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....
14 Dec How to Help Kids Cope with Visual Overstimulation During the Holidays
Visual overstimulation occurs when one’s surroundings are too visually hectic and cause feelings of overwhelm and distractedness. Overstimulation can happen to anyone, though it is prevalent among people with autism or ADHD. ...
12 Dec 6 Ways to Help Kids Develop Executive Functioning Skills
Executive function refers to cognitive functions related to making plans and decisions and regulating behavior. Executive function skills are required for numerous tasks that can be completed every day, such as driving or walking to...
18 Nov How does mental fatigue affect health?
Have you ever wondered why we can feel exhausted after a day of working our brains, even if we haven’t physically exerted ourselves at all? After a hard day at a desk job or a...
19 Aug TBI in Children
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TBI stands for traumatic brain injury, and occurs when one experiences damage to the brain. This type of damage is specific, and creates a disruption in the functioning of the brain. Not all injuries to...
15 Aug Gender Differences in TBI
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can be very detrimental to one’s health and wellbeing. Brain injury commonly causes individuals to have cognitive, mental health, and physical complications. TBIs can be caused by contact sports injuries, motor...
27 Jul Older Individuals May Find Peace Among Greenery
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in Adults, Article, Healthy Aging, Highlight, Highlight, mindfulness, Patient engagement, research, Seniors
For many people, being around “green space”, such as grass, plants, forests, and more, is just a factor of their everyday life. However, recent studies have shown that greenery exposure may benefit middle-aged individuals....
20 Jul How Menopause May Affect Memory
When a woman reaches her late 40s or 50s, a natural decline in reproductive hormones begins the cycle of menopause. After 12 months without a menstrual cycle, a woman is officially in the state of...