Interesting facts about our health, discoveries, articles, and interesting news about rare diseases and disorders, surprising studies, innovative treatments, etc.
Consciousness is a highly contested subject within a variety of different fields, so it’s no surprise that there are multiple accepted definitions. Some consider consciousness […]
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Those with learning disabilities describe the experience of their disorder with frustration, shame, anger, and even disappointment. Society casts an unfortunate stigma on learning disabilities, […]
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Catechol-awhat? Most have probably only heard the word ‘catecholamines’ in passing or during a brief lesson in science class years ago. While the name sounds […]
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Conflict Resolution. Do we all experience conflict? Yes, we do. Whether interacting with family, friends, or co-workers, we are bound to face disagreements. However, not […]
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Do you ever feel as if you cannot make it through the day? That the activities of daily life are an immense physical and mental […]
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What is the fear of change ? What are the signs? Why do humans fear change? Do humans enjoy any type of change? How do […]
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ADHD in Teens. Sitting in class, eyes wandering, a student’s bounces up-and-down in their desk as the teacher drones on about the day’s science lecture. […]
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Imagine sitting in class shading the bubble on a multiple-choice test. You would not think that simple action has a whole lot to do with […]
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The sharp sting of a bee, a broken bone, the burn from a hot stove—these injuries, typically accidental, heal. But what about the pain that […]
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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 […]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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. 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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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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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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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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“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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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. 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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“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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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,” 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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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: 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: 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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“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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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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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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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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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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“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. 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 […]
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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, […]
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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.
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What is neuro-linguistic programming? How does it work? What are the methods and different techniques used?
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What is a Parasomnia? What are the signs, symptoms, and treatments? Find out if you suffer from a parasomnia in this guide.
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What is Parkinson’s disease? What are the different stages of Parkinson’s? What are some tips to deal with Parkinson’s disease stages?
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Writer’s block comes with this job. There’s always a moment or two (or three) when I feel my brain can’t seem to put down in words what I want so earnestly to express to my readers.
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What are the natural cancer treatments? How do natural cancer treatments affect the brain?
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We’ve all heard “She has stage III breast cancer” or “Thank goodness it’s only stage I!” What are the stages of cancer?
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Cognitive trauma in relation to brain impairment is not something that is greatly known, due to its diminishing characteristics that create deep-rooted effects. However, in […]
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Many of us have heard about a case or two where the person says something along the lines of, “The doctors pulled out the tumor… […]
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Each type of cancer, at different stages, is treated differently with different people. What is cancer treatment and how do cancer treatments differ from one […]
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