Chiari Malformation: A congenital disorder
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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Information and useful news to keep your brain and body in good health. Interesting articles about psychology, latest discoveries, brain health, interesting facts, nutrition, IQ, memory, etc. Different professionals and specialists help us understand health and how to take care of ourselves.
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI): Learn how to identify it
“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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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?
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
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!
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
“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?
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
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”
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?
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
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
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
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
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?
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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Arrogance: What is it? How to deal with it?
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
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
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
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
“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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Cognitive Load Theory: Understanding This Process
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 […]
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Prader-Willi Syndrome: A Complete Guide
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. […]
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Noonan Syndrome: A Rare Disorder
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 […]
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Cerebral Folate Deficiency: Everything you need to know
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 […]
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Bystander Effect: A deeper understanding
Everyone has been in a situation where some sort of emergency happens and people close by don’t react. Well, this is called a bystander effect. […]
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Impulsive Behavior: Complete Guide
“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 […]
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Overcoming Insecurity: Complete Guide
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 […]
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Stages of Adolescence: Everything you need to know
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 […]
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Cognitive processes: What are they? Can they improve?
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 […]
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Daydreaming: what is it, why do we do it, can it be dangerous?
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. […]
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Cognitive Development: A Complex Process
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 […]
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Effective communication skills: What are they and how to improve them?
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 […]
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Selective Mutism: Everything you need to know
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 […]
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Optimism vs. Pessimism: Which is better for your health?
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 […]
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Cushing’s Disease: Everything you need to know
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 […]
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Maslow’s Pyramid: what is it, how can we apply it?
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 […]
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Differences between dyslexia and dyscalculia
“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 […]
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Effects of Cocaine on the Brain: Learn more
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 […]
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Auditory dyslexia: Is this possible?
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 […]
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Dyslexia In Adults: How to handle it
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 […]
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High-Functioning Depression: Complete Guide
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 […]
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Personal Growth: How to achieve it
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 […]
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Fibromyalgia Treatment: Complete Guide
Whenever we are in pain, we find a way to make it stop. However, when you have fibromyalgia, the pain comes and goes as it […]
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