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03 Mar How to Help Patients Improve Sustained Attention

Posted at 00:00h 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?

Posted at 00:00h in Children, Education, friendship, mindfulness, research

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

Posted at 00:00h 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?

Posted at 00:00h in Adults, Health, Memory, mindfulness, Misc

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?

Posted at 00:00h 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

Posted at 00:00h 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?

Posted at 09:25h in Adults, Article, Health, Highlight, mindfulness, Patient engagement, Sleep

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

Posted at 08:00h 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....

13 Dec 5 Activities To Practice Mindfulness

Posted at 08:00h in Article, Highlight, mindfulness

Mindfulness has been shown to help improve mood, eating behaviors, and sleep patterns in people. This fascination with mindfulness evolved from the need to help people thrive in everyday life while utilizing human strengths. In...

21 Jun Being Barefoot and Cognitive Health

Posted at 08:00h in Health, mindfulness

Going barefoot has many benefits for physical and mental health. In particular, barefoot contact with the ground (in a safe and clean environment) may even be beneficial in helping someone combat anxiety. This practice, called...