24 Feb

Posted at 00:00h in Children, Misc, Psychology, research
With the ever-growing popularity of video games, there have been concerns about how they affect cognition, particularly for children and teens. Some primary concerns are whether video games may cause behavioral issues such as increased aggression. So, how do video games affect cognition?

11 Jan

Posted at 00:00h in Adults, Health, Memory, mindfulness, Misc
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 for our mental health. Can stress be good for us?

15 Oct

Posted at 00:00h in ADHD, Article
You may notice that packaging and delivering information slightly differently to your child with ADHD can result in better outcomes. Giving instructions can be one of those moments. ADHD affects executive function skills specifically the ability to plan and prioritize things so organizing your words clearly can help boost your daughter’s ability to follow instructions logically. Here are some effective strategies for giving clear instructions:

05 Sep

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 of an increased amount of memory issues. Commonly, patients describe themselves as having “chemo brain”, a term used to describe the experience of cognitive problems such as memory loss that a patient experiences before, during, and after treatment. Chemotherapy may cause individuals to have cognitive impairment which can manifest as disorganized behavior and thinking, confusion, memory loss, difficulty sustaining attention, and trouble making decisions. In a study done by Janelsins et al (2014), it was reported that 30% of patients with cancer exhibit cognitive impairment prior to treatment, 75% of patients might have measurable cognitive impairment during treatment, and 35% of cancer survivors will continue to exhibit cognitive difficulties in the months to years that follow treatment.