How Does Cancer Impact Cognition?
In this post, we explore the complex relationship between cancer and cognition and how patients may be able to mitigate the effects.
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Why You Should Work on Processing Speed with Stroke Patients
Processing speed deficits are among the most common cognitive deficits patients with stroke experience, along with deficits in attention and executive functioning. Processing speed has been found to be clinically significant, as people with stroke co
22 April, 2022How Does Mathematics Anxiety Impair Mathematical Abilities?
Society requires us to have adequate ability to perform mathematical calculations. Life events, such as buying a home or even comparing prices of items within a store, require working knowledge of mathematics. In childhood, many children have difficu
25 February, 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 brains, but how we think and feel. Nutritionists have proved that our diet affects brain health and f
05 January, 2022
How Does Cancer Impact Cognition?
In this post, we explore the complex relationship between cancer and cognition and how patients may be able to mitigate the effects.
04 October, 2023How Low Testosterone Can Affect Cognition
Testosterone is a hormone that plays a significant role in the human body. How do low testosterone levels affect cognition?
08 September, 2023How Does Menopause Affect Cognition?
Menopause is known for physical and emotional side effects, however, the impact on cognition is often overlooked.
01 September, 2023What Are Microglial Cells and How Do They Impact Cognition?
According to recent research, microglial cells within our brains are unsung heroes of cognitive health.
14 July, 2023Can Yoga Improve Cognitive Function?
Can yoga help to ward off cognitive decline? How does it affect cognition in general?
03 July, 2023Why We Need Omega-3s for Cognition and Mental Health
What’s the big deal with Omega-3s and cognition? How can we get more Omega-3 in our diets?
12 May, 2023How learning a new language changes the brain
It turns out that learning a new language changes the brain! Let’s take a look at the interesting effects on the brain that come from speaking a second language.
10 April, 2023How do video games affect cognition?
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
24 February, 2023Does social media impact brain development for kids and adolescents?
Social media has become more popular than ever. Many kids are frequently online, which worries some parents, teachers, and clinicians. You may wonder, can social media impact brain development for kids and adolescents?
20 February, 2023How Surprises Impact the Brain
The brain has its own unique way of responding to a surprising event or situation. When the brain wants you to pay attention to something, it will make sure you are aware of it. According to a new study by MIT, one way the brain does this is by sendi
05 October, 2022Missing the Punchline? How Schizophrenia Impacts Humor Comprehension
Schizophrenia causes cognitive problems including impaired attention, processing speed, working memory, language, reasoning, and social cognition. Apart from having a difficult time recognizing emotions in other people and responding appropriately, i
03 October, 2022How Does Brain Injury Impact American Indian and Alaska Native Children?
For years, researchers and medical professionals have studied the outcomes of brain injury care in order to identify critical factors that influence a patient’s recovery. Two such factors that have been examined to contribute to this include race and
23 September, 2022Cognitive Impairment Associated With Cancer
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.
05 September, 2022TBI in Children
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 the head are TBIs, but all TBIs are severe inju
19 August, 2022Older Individuals May Find Peace Among Greenery
For many people, being around “green space”, such as grass, plants, forests, and more, is just a factor of their everyday life. However, recent studies have shown that greenery exposure may benefit middle-aged individuals.
27 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 menstrual cycle, a woman is officially in the state of menopause. During this uncomfortable time many experi
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 patient’s recovery. Two such factors that have been examined to contribute to this include race and
13 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 Americans dealt with mental illness. This equates to roughly 1 in 5 Americans, or 69.5 million peopl
15 June, 2022Severe COVID-19 may result in premature aging in recovered patients
Over the past two years, researchers are uncovering how COVID-19 impacts various organ systems. One organ affected by COVID-19 is the brain, with severe patients displaying neuropsychiatric problems. Recently, researchers have found that severe COVID
25 April, 2022Why You Should Work on Processing Speed with Stroke Patients
Processing speed deficits are among the most common cognitive deficits patients with stroke experience, along with deficits in attention and executive functioning. Processing speed has been found to be clinically significant, as people with stroke co
22 April, 2022how Children Perform Differently on Computerized Neurocognitive Assessments
With the advancements of technology, neuropsychological assessments have been adapted to be done on a computer. Neuropsychologists and other clinical providers are interested in the effects of using these computerized neuropsychological assessments a
20 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 how we feel and how we think. What is less understood is how cold weather specifically affects ment
18 March, 2022How Does Mathematics Anxiety Impair Mathematical Abilities?
Society requires us to have adequate ability to perform mathematical calculations. Life events, such as buying a home or even comparing prices of items within a store, require working knowledge of mathematics. In childhood, many children have difficu
25 February, 2022How an Aerobic Workout May Help To Improve Neurological Rehabilitation
Aerobic exercise has been studied extensively for its physical, mental, and cognitive health benefits. Of interest is how often physical therapists may prescribe an aerobic exercise regimen for their clients with neurological disorders. The utilizati
20 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 pleasure have an increased rate of learning. The British Cohort Study, which followed more than 17,000 pe
16 February, 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 haven for social interaction as youth with psychological disorders may be subject to scrutiny and p
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 brains, but how we think and feel. Nutritionists have proved that our diet affects brain health and f
05 January, 2022The Necessity of Cognitive-Vocational Rehabilitation Programs for Mental Health Populations
Adults living with mental illness risk facing unemployment and poverty. Therapists are eager to address the psychological and cognitive needs of clients with severe mental illness in order to help them find employment and live independently. Little r
03 January, 2022Cognitive 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 comes not only cooler weather, but less daily sunlight. This may cause people to experience seasonal aff
27 December, 2021Where Does Fear Originate In The Brain?
One of the most spellbinding mysteries in psychology and neuroscience is the origin of fear. Fear is an essential emotion that is used to protect ourselves from implicit and explicit danger. For example, we may have an uneasy feeling about a situatio
20 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 decline sleep in the human body. But what factors actually improve sleep? One might be surprised to h
11 October, 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 activities their clients will do and the complexity of the activities. Research has shown that performing co
16 August, 2021The Striking Benefits of Training Speed and Accuracy of Word Retrieval in Post-Stroke Aphasia
Adults are able to utter about 120 words per minute and may make a speech error once out of every thousand words. If an adult experiences a stroke, they may develop a condition known as aphasia, which greatly reduces their ability to produce and unde
11 August, 2021Can Intensive Speech & Language Therapy Improve Language in Aphasia Patients Post-Stroke?
Aphasia commonly occurs after someone experiences a stroke. When a closed head injury occurs in the left hemisphere, a person may lose the ability to produce and understand language. Commonly, people think of aphasia as Broca’s aphasia, where a perso
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