CogniFit's Blog - Health, Brain & Neuroscience

Cerebral Folate Deficiency: Everything you need to know

February 21, 2019 /// Cheyanne Perry

From an early age, our parents never fail to remind us to eat our vegetables. They recognize the importance of a healthy, vitamin-rich diet. What […]

Brain Health, Health

Anxiety Symptoms: Paralyzed Senses

February 18, 2019 /// Alejandra Salazar

Anxiety Symptoms. “I’m worried all day excessively about anything that happens to me”, “I feel agitated and nervous and at night I have a hard […]

Stress

Impulsive Behavior: Complete Guide

February 13, 2019 /// Alejandra Salazar

“I had to buy it!…” “I just couldn’t resist!” “I don’t regret anything I said!” These are common expressions we hear every day and we […]

Brain Health, Did you know..?

Overcoming Insecurity: Complete Guide

February 8, 2019 /// Alejandra Salazar

Overcoming Insecurity. Insecurity, we all have insecurities, it’s natural. But sometimes our insecurities paralyze us and sabotages our personal growth and progress. How do we […]

Depression, Did you know..?, Health, Stress

Stages of Adolescence: Everything you need to know

February 6, 2019 /// Cheyanne Perry

Growing up is something all of the living must experience. Transitioning from childhood to adolescence and then into adulthood does not have to be a […]

Did you know..?, Health, Kids

Cognitive processes: What are they? Can they improve?

February 4, 2019 /// Alejandra Salazar

Detecting changes around us, remembering a shopping list, deciding what apartment to rent, helping a friend with a problem… What do all these situations have […]

Brain Health, Did you know..?, Health, Improving memory

Daydreaming: what is it, why do we do it, can it be dangerous?

February 1, 2019 /// Rebekah Nerenberg

You are now entering Lala land (no, not the one with Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, unfortunately) but a land where it’s all about you. […]

Did you know..?, Health

Cognitive Development: A Complex Process

February 1, 2019 /// Anna Bohren

The process a child makes between making little sounds to talking, from crying at everything to maturing is incredible. That process is known as cognitive […]

Brain Health, Did you know..?, Health, Kids

Effective communication skills: What are they and how to improve them?

January 30, 2019 /// Ainhoa Arranz

Have you ever wanted to communicate better? Do you feel insecure when speaking in public? Is it hard for you to write? Do you not […]

Did you know..?

Selective Mutism: Everything you need to know

January 28, 2019 /// Cheyanne Perry

Recall your school-aged years. Did you ever have to give a presentation? If so, you were probably nervous standing in front of the class. It […]

Autism, Health, Kids

Optimism vs. Pessimism: Which is better for your health?

January 25, 2019 /// Jessica Prashad

The way we view the world can say a lot about our mental and physical well-being. It can influence the people we interact with, the […]

Did you know..?

Cushing’s Disease: Everything you need to know

January 25, 2019 /// Cheyanne Perry

Fatigue, easy bruising, weight gain—sound familiar? Cushing’s disease is a relatively rare endocrine condition that affects 10 to 15 million people per year. While an […]

Brain Health, Health

Maslow’s Pyramid: what is it, how can we apply it?

January 22, 2019 /// Alejandra Salazar

Our needs move us to overcome every challenge that is thrown our way daily. What is Maslow’s pyramid? What is it for? What are its […]

Did you know..?

Differences between dyslexia and dyscalculia

January 18, 2019 /// Beatriz G. López

“Why isn’t our son learning? Isn’t he trying hard or is something else happening? Is it serious? Will he fail the school year? How can […]

Brain Health, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Health

Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI): Learn how to identify it

January 17, 2019 /// Cristina Nafría

What is Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)? Mild cognitive impairment is the loss of cognitive functions. Impairments are usually in processes such as attention, memory and […]

Brain Health, Health, Improving memory

Effects of Cocaine on the Brain: Learn more

January 14, 2019 /// Cheyanne Perry

Cocaine belongs to a group of addictive substances known as drugs. It stimulates the nervous system to create feelings of euphoria. The body eventually craves […]

Addiction, Brain Health, Did you know..?, Health

Auditory dyslexia: Is this possible?

January 11, 2019 /// Anna Bohren

Ever said “pasghetti” as a kid rather than “spaghetti”? Imagine that your brain couldn’t process the word “spaghetti” when it hears it and instead can […]

Brain Health, Dyslexia, Health

Dyslexia In Adults: How to handle it

January 11, 2019 /// Cheyanne Perry

Trouble reading, writing, breaking down speech—dyslexia affects these crucial skills. 20% of the population is diagnosed with this learning disability first recognized in 1896. While […]

Did you know..?, Dyslexia, Health

High-Functioning Depression: Complete Guide

January 9, 2019 /// Anna Bohren

Everyone knows that there’s always another side to a person that the rest of the world doesn’t see. Sometimes the happiest person you knew from […]

Brain Health, Depression, Health

Personal Growth: How to achieve it

January 9, 2019 /// Cheyanne Perry

With the start of the new year, personal growth is a central focus. “I am going to eat healthier, drop those ten pounds, and meditate […]

Did you know..?, Health

Fibromyalgia Treatment: Complete Guide

January 4, 2019 /// Anna Bohren

Whenever we are in pain, we find a way to make it stop. However, when you have fibromyalgia, the pain comes and goes as […]

Fibromyalgia, Health

Restless Leg Syndrome: A Complete Guide

January 2, 2019 /// Genevieve Durso

Most people who suffer from Restless Leg Syndrome are held captive by unruly sensations in their limbs that are far out of their control. This […]

Brain Health, Did you know..?, Dopamine, Health

Parkinson’s Disease Dementia: Two related diseases

December 31, 2018 /// Cheyanne Perry

Parkinson’s disease dementia. Both are words that, when alone, provoke a sense of dismay. Together, they can be catastrophic without a capable medical team and […]

Dementia, Parkinson's

Insomnia Treatments: Learn about each one

December 28, 2018 /// Anna Bohren

We have all had nights where we couldn’t sleep no matter how hard we tried. Some people have to go through that every night. Luckily, […]

Did you know..?, Health, Insomnia

Cerebellar Ataxia: Everything you need to know

December 26, 2018 /// Cheyanne Perry

We have all heard of neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease. Chances are, there is someone in your life with either diagnosis, as both […]

Brain Health, Health

Early Signs of Fibromyalgia: A Complete guide

December 24, 2018 /// Cheyanne Perry

Find out what are the early signs of Fibromyalgia in this article

Did you know..?, Fibromyalgia, Health

Another Sleepless Night? Insomnia Symptoms and Risk Factors

December 19, 2018 /// Genevieve Durso

Knowledge of insomnia symptoms and risk factors can not only keep you well informed and improve your sleep but can enhance your overall health. Find out everything you need to know about insomnia symptoms in this article.

Brain Health, Did you know..?, Health, Insomnia, Signs and Symptoms