There is a common misconception that dementia and Alzheimer’s are two separate conditions, however this isn’t exactly the case. ...
Visual overstimulation occurs when one’s surroundings are too visually stimulating, causing overwhelm and distraction....
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
All around America, many individuals work through mental illness everyday. The National Institute of Mental Health stated that in 2019, around 20% of Americans dealt with mental illness. This equates to roughly 1 in 5...
