17 Jul Helping Kids Build Healthy Habits
Beginning healthy habits as kids may make it easier to continue them as an adult. If you work with kids, you can help shape positive habits!...
03 Jul Can Yoga Improve Cognitive Function?
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in Alzheimer's Disease, Cognitive Stimulation, Dementia, Exercise, Health, Healthy Aging, mindfulness, research, Seniors
Can yoga help to ward off cognitive decline? How does it affect cognition in general?...
05 Jun How Does Sunlight Affect Cognition?
You may know that going outdoors has a lot of cognitive benefits. But did you know about how sunlight affects cognition specifically?...
22 May Helping Seniors Build Healthy Habits
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in Alzheimer's Disease, Cognitive Stimulation, Exercise, Food, friendship, Health, Healthy Aging, Seniors
Helping seniors build healthy habits can help them have a comfortable and happy lifestyle....
03 Apr Cognitive tips for building new habits
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in Adults, Exercise, Food, Health, Misc, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Speech and Language Pathology
Building habits can help anyone to improve aspects of their life. They can be beneficial for anyone living with a cognitive condition....
06 Mar How taking a walk may improve social cognition
Research suggests that physical activity has a strong connection with our social cognition. How much does exercise improve social cognition?...
17 Feb 8 tips to help clients with Seasonal Affective Disorder
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in Cognitive Remediation, Depression, Exercise, friendship, Health, mindfulness, Psychology, Sleep
During the winter months, many people experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). This is a mood condition similar to Depression, but it specifically occurs during a certain time of year, typically the winter....
07 Jun Swimming as a Positive Moderator of Cognitive Aging
We know that aerobic exercise provides many physical and psychological health benefits. Some of these benefits are so valuable, that therapists working with patients that have cognitive impairment may want to consider encouraging their clients...
01 Jun The Effect of Aerobic Exercise on Cognition, Academic Achievement, and Psychosocial Function in Children
Parents are often concerned about their child’s activity level, as many children do not get enough physical activity or playtime. Regular physical activity, particularly aerobic exercise, has been shown to promote neurogenesis in the brain...