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What Are The Advantages of Using HappyNeuron Pro?
You may be looking at adding a digital cognitive therapy tool to your practice. You may have downloaded some of HappyNeuron Pro’s cognitive worksheets
22 July, 2022How Menopause May Affect Memory
When a woman reaches her late 40s or 50s, a natural decline in reproductive hormones begins the cycle of menopause. After 12 months without a menstrua
20 July, 2022Dementia Care in First Nations Elderly
For years, researchers and medical professionals have studied the outcomes of brain injury care in order to identify critical factors that influence a
13 July, 2022Memory May Improve Through Treating Sleep Apnea
Sleep is one of the most important parts of everyday life. It allows the brain to take a break and recharge, as well as preserve and consolidate one’s
11 July, 2022What Is The Connection Between Hearing And Cognitive Decline?
While hearing loss limits one’s ability to hear sounds coming from the environment, it may also contribute to cognitive decline and auditory processin
08 July, 2022Working with Aphasia? How Bird Songs Can Help!
Aphasia is a common disorder resulting from a stroke that impairs a person’s ability to produce and understand language. Speech therapists often work
06 July, 2022What is Broca’s Aphasia?
When someone has a stroke on the left side of their brain, they may have difficulty producing speech. This condition is known as Broca's aphasia. Many
04 July, 2022How Therapy Can Assist Men
All around America, many individuals work through mental illness everyday. The National Institute of Mental Health stated that in 2019, around 20% of
15 June, 2022How Do Childrens’ Friendships Impact Their Cognition?
Childrens’ friendships impact not only their social development but also their cognitive development. In fact, researchers have found that there are d
13 April, 20226 Tips for Caring for Dogs With Canine Cognitive Dysfunction
Often when we think of cognitive dysfunction, we do not imagine our cute pets at home. However, our furry friends may suffer from canine cognitive dys
08 April, 2022The Power Of The Berry – 6 reasons berries can help your health
If you live in the northern hemisphere, you are probably familiar with the drastic change of seasons. With the switch from the summer to the fall come
05 April, 2022Mental and Cognitive Performance in the Cold
Depending where you live, winter months may be filled with snow, ice, and sleet. With low temperatures and less daylight, the winter months can impact
18 March, 2022How do different environmental conditions impact cognition?
In everyday life, we experience changes in temperature and altitude. Depending on what jobs or hobbies we have, we may be exposed to extreme environme
04 March, 20224 Movies That Touch Upon Cognition & The Brain
Movies are often used as an escape from reality. They let us slip away for an hour or two, forgetting about the rest of the world around us. But what
18 February, 2022Should Your Child Read More?
What is the difference between a child who reads for pleasure at home and a child who doesn’t? Recent studies have shown that those who read for pleas
16 February, 2022How Depression Can Turn You Into A Burrito & What You Can Do About It
We have all experienced depression at some point in our lives. Depression is the “common cold” of mental illnesses, as many people experience depressi
11 February, 2022What Are Concussions?
Many people have known someone who has or has personally experienced a concussion. Concussions are prevalent, but people often do not know what exactl
02 February, 2022How Headaches Impact Cognition
We’ve all experienced a headache at some point in our lives. Other than experiencing headaches when we are sick, some people may have a medical condit
28 January, 2022What Causes The Onset of Psychosis?
Psychosis is a debilitating psychological condition that causes an individual to experience psychotic thinking patterns, sense things that are not in
24 January, 2022Elevated Social Internet Use and Schizotypal Personality Disorder in Adolescents
Youth with psychological disorders may rely on the internet for social interaction. For clinical populations of youth, the internet may provide a safe
21 January, 2022The New MIND Diet
You have probably heard the phrase “the proof is in the pudding”, but what if the proof literally IS the pudding? What we eat can shape not only our b
05 January, 2022How Do We Recognize Faces?
We look at thousands of faces everyday, either in real life, through the internet, or on apps such as Instagram. Faces are special, in that we process
29 December, 2021Cognitive Rehabilitation of Memory Problems in Patients with Epilepsy
If you live in the northern hemisphere, you are probably familiar with the drastic change of seasons. With the switch from the summer to the fall come
27 December, 20215 Activities To Practice Mindfulness
Mindfulness has been shown to help improve mood, eating behaviors, and sleep patterns in people. This fascination with mindfulness evolved from the ne
13 December, 2021How Does Using Instagram Impact Mood?
In October 2010, a new social media app was launched that allowed users to connect by sharing photos. Fast forward to 2021, with roughly one billion u
10 December, 2021What Is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?
If you live in the northern hemisphere, you are probably familiar with the drastic change of seasons. With the switch from the summer to the fall come
26 November, 2021What Are Memories For?
What exactly are memories? We all have them, but do we really know what memories truly are? This question has led to works of art, literature, and res
22 November, 2021How Does Fiber Affect The Brain?
Clinical professionals and researchers alike recognize the role of nutrition on the brain and mental health. One nutrient that is still mysterious is
13 November, 20215 Simple Ways To Boost Your Brain Power
The importance of cognitive flexibility is that it can help adapt our behaviors and thought processes. The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on everyone
10 November, 2021How to Practice Visual-Spatial Skills on Halloween
It is that time of the year again, leaves start to fall, the air gets crisper, and kids buzz around the excitement of October 31st. There are many fun
24 October, 2021For all things of love and sleep. How sleeping with someone you love changes your brain chemistry.
Many factors can affect a good night's sleep. Things like work, medication, or mental health disorders such as depression have been known factors to d
11 October, 2021Tedtalk – Hacking Your Memory With Sleep
Matt Walker, sleep scientist, breaks down why the brain needs sleep for both before and after learning. Proven through a scientific research study, Wa
08 October, 2021Can Diabetes Lead To Cognitive Impairment?
Diabetes is a group of diseases that result in too much sugar in the blood (high blood glucose). Many often think it only affects blood sugar levels,
04 October, 2021TedTalk – The Benefits of Deep Sleep
Poor sleep habits can be linked to diseases such as Alzheimer's and Diabetes, but how does sleep affect our mental state? Dan Gartenberg explains how
01 October, 2021How Vision Loss Can Affect the Brain
It is no surprise that vision loss is a part of aging. Years of evidence show that with growing age, the brain works harder to see. Recent evidence su
29 September, 2021Tedtalk – The Benefits of a Good Night’s Sleep
Have you ever heard the phrase “sleep on it” and wondered to yourself will sleep truly help? In Shai Marcus TedTalk original lesson, he explains the s
27 September, 2021Can Learning a Complex Skill Make Simpler Tasks Easier?
Therapists must often make important decisions regarding how they spend therapy hours with their clients. This involves choosing the kinds of activiti
16 August, 2021Being Barefoot and Cognitive Health
Going barefoot has many benefits for physical and mental health. In particular, barefoot contact with the ground (in a safe and clean environment) may
21 June, 2021The Cognitive Benefits of Interacting With Nature
Time and time again, we are reminded it is important to take time to get outside. Not only is spending time good for maintaining physical health, but
16 June, 2021The Impact of COVID-19 On Cognition
The COVID-19 pandemic brought about new challenges across all components of the medical field. Clinical providers are learning about how COVID-19 has
14 June, 2021Swimming as a Positive Moderator of Cognitive Aging
We know that aerobic exercise provides many physical and psychological health benefits. Some of these benefits are so valuable, that therapists workin
07 June, 2021The Effect of Aerobic Exercise on Cognition, Academic Achievement, and Psychosocial Function in Children
Parents are often concerned about their child’s activity level, as many children do not get enough physical activity or playtime. Regular physical act
01 June, 2021How does Cognitive Training Impact Mood?
Natalie MacKenzie, MSc, CPCRT, CBIST, from BIS Services, talked with Dustin about how her patients feel about cognitive training and how it affects th
19 May, 2021The Neurobiology of Reading
Reading is a complex cognitive process that involves a network of connections throughout the entire brain. Oftentimes, educators overlook the neurobio
17 May, 2021What is Neurogenesis?
Our brains are made of billions of cells. During development, stem cells receive signals from the outside environment that determine which kind of cel
05 May, 2021You Can Improve Verbal and Spatial Memory in Older Adults with Fun. Here’s How.
When we think of improving memory, we think of performing memorization exercises, digital cognitive therapy exercises, and working on memory worksheet
29 March, 2021Depressed? Mindfulness May Be What You Need
Over the last decade, positive psychology has been given more attention for its practices that may be therapeutically beneficial in ameliorating depre
03 March, 2021[Video] The Surprisingly Dramatic Role of Nutrition in Mental Health
Nutrition is one of the most underlooked factors contributing to mental health well-being. Researchers are beginning to understand the role of the min
01 March, 2021TEDTalk – How Important Relationships Can Decrease Anxiety & Depression
Social connection is a human need. Many people struggle with social connection and are at risk of isolation. Social connection can decrease anxiety an
15 February, 2021Vitamin D for Depression: How to Get More Vitamin D Daily
Depression during the cold winter months is common for northern countries, particularly in the northern United States and Canada. Clinically, low vita
08 February, 2021TEDTalk – The Riddle of Experience vs. Memory
Daniel Kahneman explains how memories influence our future. He explains how our memory can influence how we perceive what is going on in the world aro
05 February, 2021[Video] TEDTalk – How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Across A Lifetime
Dr. Nadine Burke Harris is a Canadian-American pediatrician who assumed the position of Surgeon General of California in 2019. Dr. Harris is known for
01 February, 2021Improving Older Adults’ Mood with Food
The role of nutrition on brain health is a growing area of research. In elderly people, little research has been conducted on dietary patterns. But th
18 January, 2021How to Combat Social Isolation with Cognitive Activities
It may feel bleak to enter 2021 still with social distancing rules and regulations occurring. Many people have been feeling the effects of social isol
15 January, 2021Overweight? Executive Function Training may be What You Need
In the US, millions of Americans struggle with maintaining a healthy weight. In young adults, impulsivity and inefficient inhibitory control are key r
08 January, 2021[Video] TEDTalk – The Key to Success? Grit
Dr. Angela Duckworth left a management consulting job to become a teacher in the New York City public school system. To answer this question, she beca
04 January, 2021Cognitive Goals for 2021
Every year, people make New Year’s resolutions such as: going to the gym, eating better, hanging out with family more, spending more time exploring ne
30 December, 2020How to Make SMART Goals with your Patients
While we are entering 2021 in a much different way than we entered 2020, that does not mean that we cannot make goals to improve our daily lives. Whil
28 December, 2020Cognitive Strategies for Eating Healthy During the Holidays
The holidays mean it's time for some delicious holiday meals. However, many holiday favorites are loaded with extra sugar, fat, and carbohydrates that
18 December, 20203 Ways to Help Your Client Manage Holiday Stress
The holiday season can be very stressful for people with and without cognitive impairment alike. Luckily, there are some things that you can do to hel
11 December, 2020How to Get Better at Accepting Change: As Told By GIFs
Let’s face it, change can be scary. Children and adults alike have trouble accepting change. However, there are some ways you can make change less sca
07 December, 20203 Bridging Activities That You Can Do Remotely with Your Elderly Clients
Therapy never has to stop for your elderly clients. Bridging helps your clients connect their computerized cognitive training with their everyday live
28 October, 2020[Video] TEDTalk – How Menopause Affects the Brain
Lisa Mosconi is a neuroscientist, director of the Weill Cornell Women’s Brain Initiative, a neuro-nutrionist, and author of Brain Food and the XX Brai
14 October, 20203 Activities for Bridging
One of the greatest challenges in cognitive rehabilitation therapy is helping your client connect their practice of cognitive skills to their daily li
25 September, 2020[Video] TEDTalk – The Power of Play
In 1996, Vialet launched Playworks with two schools in Berkeley, California. Currently, the organization brings play and physical activities to childr
07 September, 2020Why You Should Encourage Your Clients to Exercise
While exercising regularly promotes physical health, exercising may also provide cognitive benefits. Specifically, attention has been drawn to the pot
19 August, 2020How to Help Your Client Get Back to Work
Many people that experience a stroke, brain injury, or episode of psychosis have resulting cognitive complications. Many clients who have had a neurol
17 August, 2020How Do I Help My Client Make Friends?
Let’s face it, making friends can be super challenging for children and adults. When a person has cognitive impairment, connecting with others can fee
13 July, 2020[Video] Social Goals within Cognitive Remediation
Gregg's insight into how social goals and cognitive functioning are related is valuable to understanding the importance of social cognition within cog
06 July, 2020What is Social Cognition
Social cognition is the way that people think about themselves and how they relate to others. The term came about during the “cognitive revolution”. S
13 April, 2020Did You Know You Can Bathe in a Forest?
For years, the Japanese have practiced forest bathing (“shirinyoku“). Today, Western culture is catching up with Eastern traditions as more people are
31 January, 20205 Ways To Be Happier in 2020
Did you know that houseplants not only look pretty, but can remove harmful particles in the air and can make your space feel more calming? Like having
24 January, 2020Why Making A Cognitive Health Resolution Matters
Every year, people make New Year's resolutions: go to the gym, eat better, try calling family members more often. However, few people make resolutions
10 January, 2020LOL: The Neuroscience of Humor
Through television shows, memes, tweets and conversation, people are finding ways to make others laugh. With witty puns and tactful punchlines, people
13 December, 20195 Ways to Keep Your Brain Healthy
Your brain needs proteins, carbohydrates, fats and minerals in order to function properly. Medical professionals suggest eating fish such as salmon wh
20 September, 2019The Psychology of Ghosting
Ghosting has been defined as "the practice of ending a personal relationship with someone by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all com
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