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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. ...

3 May 2023

You may have patients who struggle with different types of attention. One that proves difficult for many people is maintaining sustained attention. In...

3 March 2023

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 exerc...

27 January 2023

Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to modify connections and change its activity in response to stimuli, basically “re-wiring” itself. So, w...

9 January 2023

New Year’s resolutions are a great way to enter into a new mindset and achieve goals that improve your life. Why not help your clients set goals to ...

30 December 2022

Clinicians may want to work with clients on setting cognitive goals - these could be anything from feeling happier, to improving their attention or me...

28 December 2022

Although you already have a wealth of knowledge from your studies, having additional websites, software, and books for further education and support w...

9 December 2022

For years, researchers and medical professionals have studied the outcomes of brain injury care in order to identify critical factors that influence a...

23 September 2022

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 ...

19 August 2022

Many survivors of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) often deal with feelings of anger and irritability after their injury. For some, these feelings of an...

12 August 2022

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) refers to diminished cognitive functioning in later age. It is in between a normal cognitive functioning and that lowe...

14 March 2022

Aerobic exercise has been studied extensively for its physical, mental, and cognitive health benefits. Of interest is how often physical therapists ma...

20 February 2022

Many people have known someone who has or has personally experienced a concussion. Concussions are prevalent, but people often do not know what exactl...

2 February 2022

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) may sometimes have an unexpected positive impact on one's life. More often than not, TBIs interrupt or inhibit hobbies...

8 November 2021

SLPs are involved in the recovery process of clients with different medical conditions. In acquired brain injury through a motor vehicle accident, dam...

20 September 2021

Motor vehicle accidents are a common cause of brain injury in teens and adults. A common concern of patients who have experienced a brain injury is th...

1 September 2021

Natalie is back with some expert advice about how to work with patients who have both ADHD and a TBI. If you love this video you MUST check out her en...

7 July 2021

Brain injuries are complex injuries. Heather Condello and her team of occupational therapists at Complex Injury Rehab - The Brain, Spine & Mental Heal...

26 May 2021

The day has finally arrived. This interview with Natalie is AMAZING! If you work in cognitive rehabilitation from TBIs this is a video you most defini...

26 May 2021

Dr. Taher Chugh treats post-concussion care like he would be training an athlete. He approaches them from a holistic approach and has found remarkable...

29 January 2021

Dr. Amen discusses the importance of brain scans in medical practice. Many clinical providers do not get a chance to look at their client’s brains, ...

2 October 2020

This will be the best, most informative 35 minutes of your day. Concussions are more frequent than many people realize. Kyra's 25 years working with T...

16 September 2020

Occupational therapists are on the front lines working with brain injury. Difficulties OTs face with patients with brain injury include not only the p...

21 August 2020

Social media offers an opportunity for people to connect with one another. On Facebook, people can find ‘groups’ devoted to special interests, cau...

14 August 2020

While exercising regularly promotes physical health, exercising may also provide cognitive benefits. Specifically, attention has been drawn to the pot...

12 August 2020

Professional athletes and everyday people are susceptible to brain injury. What is important for both patients with brain injury and clinical provider...

10 August 2020

While smartphones get a bad reputation from being disruptive in many situations, smartphones can prove to be useful assistive devices for people with ...

15 June 2020

If you search on the internet, you can find a wealth of information regarding the use and effectiveness of telepractice for a variety of medical condi...

12 June 2020

Concussions impact all aspects of a child’s life. Kyra’s background in neurotrauma has set her apart in her field. Kyra explains how and why she ...

10 June 2020

Many people living with brain injury ask “will anyone date me after I have had a brain injury”? The answer is yes. While dating with brain injury ...

5 June 2020

Brain-injury causes not only cognitive and physical disturbance, but emotional. Many patients suffer from depression, with a report of approximately 4...

25 July 2019

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