Neuroscience Archives - Page 3 of 4 - HappyNeuron Pro

06 Feb How a stroke can affect social cognition

Posted at 00:00h 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

Posted at 00:00h 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

Posted at 00:00h in ADHD, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Cognitive Stimulation, Dementia, Dyslexia, Learning Disabilities, Neuroscience, Occupational Therapy, Stroke, TBI

Here are a few of the best exercises to work on processing speed....

25 Jan Why you should limit the number of exercises available to your patients

Posted at 00:00h in Cognitive Rehabilitation, Cognitive Remediation, Cognitive Stimulation, Cognitive Therapy, Digital Tools, Education, Learning Disabilities, Misc, Neuroscience, Occupational Therapy, Product Features, Professions, Psychology, Speech and Language Pathology, Therapy Tips

When using HappyNeuron Pro, you have the option of limiting cognitive exercises visible to your patient. In fact, this is recommended! ...

13 Jan Why you need sugar for a healthy brain

Posted at 00:00h in Food, Health, Healthy Aging, Memory, Neuroscience, Psychology

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...

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?...

23 Dec The Key Differences Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s

Posted at 00:00h in Alzheimer's Disease, Areas of Cognition, Cognitive Conditions, Dementia, Healthy Aging, Memory, Misc, Neuroscience, Seniors

There is a common misconception that dementia and Alzheimer’s are two separate conditions, however this isn’t exactly the case. ...

10 Oct The Online Brain: How the Internet Changes Our Cognition

Posted at 00:00h in Article, Cognitive Therapy, Digital Tools, Neuroscience

How does the internet change our cognition?...

05 Sep Cognitive Impairment Associated With Cancer

Posted at 00:00h in Article, Medical Conditions, Neuroscience, research

For many patients with cancer or are in remission, cognitive impairment is frequently a complaint. In a national cross sectional study, it was reported that a history of cancer was associated with a 40% chance...

19 Aug TBI in Children

Posted at 00:00h in Article, Children, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Neuroscience, Occupational Therapy, research, TBI

TBI stands for traumatic brain injury, and occurs when one experiences damage to the brain. This type of damage is specific, and creates a disruption in the functioning of the brain. Not all injuries to...