14 Aug New Possibilities for Brain Repair in MS
Let's look at what’s next for the research into brain repair in MS....
28 Jul The Cognitive Science Behind Brain Fog
What exactly is brain fog, and what does cognitive science tell us about its origins and effects?...
14 Jul What Are Microglial Cells and How Do They Impact Cognition?
According to recent research, microglial cells within our brains are unsung heroes of cognitive health....
03 May What is the EyeBOX device?
Here at HappyNeuron, we always have an eye out for the latest scientific findings and technology that may be useful to clinicians and their patients. We’re very interested in the EyeBOX device, which is a...
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....
27 Feb 8 tips for better communication with patients
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in Cognitive Rehabilitation, Cognitive Remediation, Cognitive Stimulation, Group Therapy, Learning Disabilities, Neuroscience, Occupational Therapy, Patient engagement, Psychology, Speech and Language Pathology, Therapy Tips
Research shows that a positive relationship between patient and clinician can improve therapy outcomes. How can clinicians improve communication with patients?...
22 Feb What is the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?
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in Cognitive Rehabilitation, Cognitive Remediation, Education, Group Therapy, Learning Disabilities, Neuroscience, Occupational Therapy, Patient engagement, Psychology, Speech and Language Pathology, Telehealth
There are different types of motivation, and understanding them can give us a lot of insight into our own behaviors and emotions, as well as those of patients....
06 Feb How a stroke can affect social cognition
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in Cognitive Rehabilitation, Group Therapy, Misc, Neuroscience, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Social Cognition, Speech and Language Pathology, Stroke
The effects of a stroke can vary widely. For some, a stroke can affect social cognition and social behavior....
30 Jan Research shows that cognitive stimulation may alleviate cognitive decline in older adults
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in Adults, Age Related, Alzheimer's Disease, Cognitive Stimulation, Dementia, Healthy Aging, Memory, Neuroscience, Seniors
More and more research is showing the benefits of cognitive stimulation. A new study shows the benefits of cognitive games in mitigating cognitive decline in older adults....
27 Jan Digital exercises to improve processing speed
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in ADHD, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Cognitive Stimulation, Dementia, Dyslexia, Learning Disabilities, Neuroscience, Occupational Therapy, Stroke, TBI
Processing speed refers to the amount of time it takes for a person to understand and respond to stimuli around them. Here are a few of the best exercises to improve processing speed....