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?...
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....
10 Feb Does social connection help us feel happier?
Many of us look to achieve specific goals with the idea that achievement will make us happy. However, data tells us a different story....
08 Feb How pretend play helps children develop social cognition
If you work with children or have children of your own, you’re probably very familiar with pretend play. This refers to any play where children adopt an idea that differs from reality....
13 Jan Why you need sugar for a healthy brain
Sugar plays a crucial role in our brain health and cognitive function. However, too much can be detrimental to our health. So let’s break it down. What is the relationship between sugar and brain...
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?...