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Emotional Scars: 5 Strategies for Healing Them

November 15, 2019 - Abby Smolinske

Emotional scars may not just be the unseen scars that far too many people often dismiss easily. Research has come out that states that these […]

Neuromodulation: Find out more about nerve activity

November 8, 2019 - Cheyanne Perry

Neuromodulation—it sounds complex, yet neuromodulation is simply a fancy term for the alternation of nerve activity. Through magnetic or electrical forces, this medical therapy normalizes […]

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Auditory processing disorder: Unable to understand

October 25, 2019 - Cheyanne Perry

Do you ever feel that you hear the words others are speaking, yet blah, blah, blah is all you can compute? No, it isn’t selective […]

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Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH): A guide

October 18, 2019 - Cheyanne Perry

The immune system is what keeps us healthy. Influenza, infectious bacteria, the common cold—the immune system is the body’s defense against germs and pathogens. In […]

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Resiliency: Overcoming negative experiences

October 11, 2019 - Cheyanne Perry

Throughout our lives, most of us will encounter trauma—an incident that inflicts physical, emotional, spiritual, or psychological harm. While we all endure misfortune, how we […]

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Brain Training: Discover the Benefits of Brain Exercises

October 4, 2019 - Mairena Vázquez

Much has been said about physical exercise and the multiple benefits it to your body. However, what about brain exercises? Do we really know what […]

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Frontotemporal Dementia: Everything you need to know

September 27, 2019 - Paloma Contreras Iáñez

What is frontotemporal dementia? Are all dementias the same? This post explains everything you need to know about frontotemporal dementia. Understanding why people with this […]

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Radiotherapy: Radiation to destroy malignant cells

September 20, 2019 - Cheyanne Perry

Medical technology is rapidly advancing. In modern times, we have the ability to treat cancer and other conditions with radiotherapy. During radiotherapy, beams of radiation […]

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Defense Mechanisms: The solutions to your problems?

September 13, 2019 - Cheyanne Perry

Do you ever ignore your problems, pretending the worst is not occurring? Have you isolated yourself during times of inner-conflict, or have you put on […]

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Cognitive Flexibility: An important cognitive skill

September 6, 2019 - Cheyanne Perry

Do you have cognitive flexibility? Are you flexible? No, I do not mean flexible in the typical sense of the word which means limberness of […]

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Neurological Physiotherapy: A type of physical therapy

August 30, 2019 - Cheyanne Perry

Numerous conditions commonly affect the body’s nervous system. A stroke, a traumatic brain injury, or even a neuromuscular disorder, they can result as muscle weakness, […]

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What are the Effects of Marijuana on the Brain

August 23, 2019 - Cheyanne Perry

Effects of marijuana on the brain. Recreational marijuana use is steadily rising, and along with it, so is the number of people dismissing the plant’s […]

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Career Coach: The perfect guide for a successful career

August 16, 2019 - Cheyanne Perry

From an early age, we all ask, “What do I want to be when I grow up?” The answer inevitably evolves, beginning as youthful longings […]

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Intermittent Explosive Disorder: A Complete Guide

August 9, 2019 - Cheyanne Perry

Do you ever feel impulsive or aggressive? Do have screaming fits of rage out of proportion to the situation? Do you engage in physical or […]

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Cognitive Psychology and Legal Decision-Making

August 9, 2019 - Sofiya Kiyashchenko

Cognitive Psychology and Legal Decision-Making. How is the legal profession changing? What cognitive challenges should modern lawyers meet? How can cognitive psychology help to improve […]

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Fibromyalgia Exercise: Learn how they can reduce pain

August 2, 2019 - Cheyanne Perry

Pain. Its vice grip can wear on even the most resilient, especially those living with the chronic pain from fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia affects the muscles and […]

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Executive Dysfunction: Failure in the frontal lobe

July 24, 2019 - Cheyanne Perry

What controls human behavior? While most are aware the brain plays an immense role, how does this organ determine human action? Cognition is a mental […]

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Chiari Malformation: A congenital disorder

July 19, 2019 - Cheyanne Perry

Chiari Malformation. The human skull is a bony structure that houses the brain. Along with support, it protects the tissues of the brain and spinal […]

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

July 12, 2019 - Cheyanne Perry

“My mind isn’t as sharp as it once was,” mutters the elderly man in conversation. Forgetting a name or date is hardly a cause for […]

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Natural Remedies for ADHD: Other alternatives

July 12, 2019 - Cheyanne Perry

Incidence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is steadily increasing in modern times. Adults and children across the globe search for treatments that will improve […]

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Brain Cancer: The most dreaded cancer

July 5, 2019 - Cheyanne Perry

Cancer. The dreaded “C word” evokes fear in the fearless. As people consider the ways in which the disease can ravish their bodies, the thought […]

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Pick’s Disease: Another form of Alzheimer?

June 26, 2019 - Cheyanne Perry

Almost everyone has heard of Alzheimer’s disease. Even when an individual has no direct, personal connection to this neurodegenerative condition, they are aware of its […]

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Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease: Find out more

June 21, 2019 - Cheyanne Perry

A common myth is that one can only have Parkinson’s disease if they are elderly. However, this neurodegenerative disease is not entirely elusive to youth. […]

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Parkinson’s Exercises: Everything you need to know

June 17, 2019 - Cheyanne Perry

Exercise is a healthy component in the management of any medical condition—Parkinson’s disease included! Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder of the central nervous system […]

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Lewy Body Dementia: Everything you need to know

June 12, 2019 - Cheyanne Perry

Have you heard of Lewy body dementia? Probably not. I was unaware of this neurological disorder myself until a doctor said those life-changing words to […]

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Short term memory: What is it and practical exercises

June 7, 2019 - Paloma Contreras Iáñez

What is short-term memory? How is it different from long-term memory? In the following article, we will try to answer these and other questions with […]

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Memory Loss Treatment: Find out everything

June 7, 2019 - Cheyanne Perry

“It’s on the tip of my tongue, but I can’t quite place it.” “What’s her name again?” “I know I came into the kitchen for […]

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Positive Discipline: 23 Techniques

May 31, 2019 - Míriam Gabarron

All parents want the best for their children, but sometimes we don’t have the knowledge to act properly. Educating is not an easy task. For […]

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Piaget Cognitive Development: A Quick Guide

May 31, 2019 - Cheyanne Perry

Piaget Cognitive Development. From infancy through childhood, parents and physicians place great emphasis on physical milestones. Walking, crawling, and the first tooth peeking through pink […]

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Panic Attack: A Complete Guide To This Distress

May 24, 2019 - Cheyanne Perry

You feel a knot rise in your throat. Your heart is a subwoofer in your chest. The room becomes smaller. Convinced you’re running out of […]

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Mental Breakdown: The Weight of the World

May 23, 2019 - Cheyanne Perry

Do you ever feel as if the weight of the world is on your shoulders? Do the stressors of daily life pile up until you […]

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Dysautonomia: A Faulty Nervous System

May 16, 2019 - Cheyanne Perry

Chances are, you don’t have to tell your body at what rate to digest the food you consume, what your optimal heart rate should be, […]

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Relaxation Techniques: Find one that fits

May 14, 2019 - Cheyanne Perry

Breathe in. Breathe out. Learning to relax is more than sitting crisscross applesauce on a yoga mat, repeating a series of “um’s” while your thumb […]

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Gate Control Theory: Can you control pain perception?

May 10, 2019 - Sara Nevado Arroyo

What is pain? Is there a single perception of pain common to all people? We all know what it feels to be burnt, and the […]

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Reye’s Syndrome: A complete guide

May 9, 2019 - Cheyanne Perry

Like most serious medical conditions, early intervention is a matter of life or death. However, rare illnesses often go undetected simply because not enough people […]

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Kleptomania: The sudden urge to steal

May 2, 2019 - Cheyanne Perry

Stealing is an action we are taught to avoid from a young age. It is the basic foundation for right and wrong. In a certain […]

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Locus of Control: Internal or external?

April 30, 2019 - Cheyanne Perry

Do we have control over what happens to us? To what extent can we influence the events that occur throughout our lives? The term locus […]

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Anxiety Attacks: A Complete Guide

April 24, 2019 - Beatriz G. López

Have you ever had an unexpected choking sensation? Was it hard to breathe? Did it make you intensely afraid of losing control, going crazy, or […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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