CogniFit's Blog - Health, Brain & Neuroscience

Activities for autism: List of games for you to have fun!

April 16, 2019 /// Noemí Vega Ruiz

Did you know that recreational activities with your child with autism don’t have to be an unsatisfactory, chaotic, and unpredictable? One of the biggest challenges […]

Autism, Health, Kids

Errorless Learning: Learning without mistakes

April 12, 2019 /// Cheyanne Perry

“You only learn by making mistakes” is a common statement expressed by those who, well…make mistakes! Errors are so ingrained into our day-to-day lives that […]

Did you know..?, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Health, Kids, Multipotentiality

Functions of Dopamine: What is Dopamine and How Does It Affect you?

April 5, 2019 /// Radiyyah Hussein

The functions of dopamine are too many to count. Dopamine is an extremely famous neurotransmitter working in your brain. Whenever you want to learn anything […]

Brain Health, Health, Parkinson's, Pathologies, Seniors

Divergent Thinking: Become a Divergent Thinker

April 1, 2019 /// Cheyanne Perry

Consider your most creative idea. Next, imagine how that idea came to be. More likely than not, it manifested from a number of possibilities prior […]

Did you know..?, Health

Neurosis Treatment: “Stop acting so neurotic”

March 29, 2019 /// Cheyanne Perry

Neurosis treatment: “Stop acting so neurotic,” is a statement commonly directed towards those who, in the throes of life’s stressors, they just can’t contain their […]

Did you know..?, Health

Cognitive Processing Speed: Is it important?

March 26, 2019 /// Cheyanne Perry

Numbers, letters, the words spoken during a conversation—it takes time to makes sense of and respond to elements of cognition. The pace in which an […]

Brain Health, Health, Improving memory

Nostalgia: what is it, why we feel it and how to overcome it

March 22, 2019 /// Alejandra Salazar

Who has never missed past experiences? Is there anyone who doesn’t remember past happy times? Everyone is aware of this feeling. Nostalgia can be negative, […]

Did you know..?, Health

Respect: What is it, types, examples, learn and teach respect

March 22, 2019 /// Alejandra Salazar

Respect: a useful guide. Learn what it is, why it is important, types and examples. Discover interesting tips on how to teach it. What to […]

Did you know..?, Kids

Associative Learning: Learning from association or relating several things

March 19, 2019 /// Alejandra Salazar

Associative Learning: How do punishments and rewards affect us? Have you ever wondered how we learn that something is dangerous or beneficial to us? What […]

Did you know..?, Kids

Angelman Syndrome: Everything you need to know

March 18, 2019 /// Cheyanne Perry

Have you heard of Angelman syndrome? Chances are, you haven’t. Most of the general population is unaware of this rare congenital disorder which impacts the […]

Did you know..?, Health

Altruistic Behaviors: Do they exist or are they just a myth?

March 15, 2019 /// Rebekah Nerenberg

Is altruistic behaviors putting others before yourself and acting in an unselfish manner? Giving money to someone on the street, helping the elderly cross the […]

Did you know..?, Personality

Effects of Divorce on Children and Families: What it Does and How to Help

March 15, 2019 /// Puja Sethi

Effects of divorce on children and families. Each person goes through their own individual experiences and has a way to deal with situations. I personally have […]

Childhood Depression, Depression, Kids, Stress

Arrogance: What is it? How to deal with it?

March 13, 2019 /// Andrea García Cerdán

What is arrogance? I’m sure you must have run into someone arrogant once in a while. Those who only talk about themselves and think they […]

Did you know..?, Health, Personality

What Are Cognitive Skills? A Guide

March 11, 2019 /// Cheyanne Perry

The human brain is the center of cognition. Everything that encompasses life—words, visions, memories, understanding the environment—exist because of cognition. Cognitive skills are the vehicle […]

Did you know..?, Health

Teaching Styles: Everything you need to know about teaching methods and strategies

March 8, 2019 /// Anna Bohren

Have you ever thought about how each classroom teaches things differently? In this article, we answer what are teaching styles, why are there multiple teaching […]

Did you know..?

What is catalepsy: Waking up at your own funeral

March 8, 2019 /// Molly Minchew

We’ve talked about quite a few disorders and medical conditions on our blog, but today we’re talking about one of the weirder ones: catalepsy. But, […]

Did you know..?, Health, Pathologies

Specific Learning Disability: Complete Guide

March 6, 2019 /// Cheyanne Perry

“Uh…uh…I don’t know,” responds the child prompted to answer a question in class. Upon the first assumption, the kid caught off guard and unable to […]

ADHD, Did you know..?, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Health, Kids

Cognitive Load Theory: Understanding This Process

March 1, 2019 /// Genevieve Durso

Imagine I placed a massive 5,000-page dictionary right on the table and said: “You have until the end of the day to memorize every single […]

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

Prader-Willi Syndrome: A Complete Guide

February 27, 2019 /// Cheyanne Perry

When it is time to have a child, no parent expects their baby to be born ill. Yet, that is the reality of Prader-Willi Syndrome. […]

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

Noonan Syndrome: A Rare Disorder

February 25, 2019 /// Cheyanne Perry

Thousands of genes make up the human body. Various combinations of DNA (building blocks of genes) are the reason why you have brown hair and […]

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

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