21 Jul Can Playing Chess Improve Brain Health?
In this post, we delve into the cognitive effects of playing chess and shed light on how this ancient game could potentially benefit brain health....
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?...
03 Mar How to Help Patients Improve Sustained Attention
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in ADHD, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Cognitive Remediation, Learning Disabilities, mindfulness, Misc, Neuroscience, Occupational Therapy, Patient engagement, Psychology, Stroke, TBI
You may have patients who struggle with different types of attention. One that proves difficult for many people is maintaining sustained attention. In this article, we'll discuss how to improve sustained attention skills....
20 Feb Does social media impact brain development for kids and adolescents?
Social media has become more popular than ever. Many kids are frequently online, which worries some parents, teachers, and clinicians. You may wonder, can social media impact brain development for kids and adolescents? ...
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....
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...
09 Jan What is Neuroplasticity, and why is it important?
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in Aphasia, Article, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Depression, Education, Health, Medical Conditions, mindfulness, Neuroscience, Psychology, Stroke, TBI
Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to modify connections and change its activity in response to stimuli, basically “re-wiring” itself. So, what does this mean?...
28 Dec Setting Cognitive Goals for the New Year
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in Aphasia, Apraxia, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Cognitive Stimulation, Cognitive Therapy, Depression, mindfulness, Misc, Occupational Therapy, Patient engagement, Psychology, Speech and Language Pathology, Stroke, TBI, Therapy Tips
Clinicians may want to work with clients on setting cognitive goals - these could be anything from feeling happier, to improving their attention or memory....
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...
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....