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Early Signs of Parkinson’s: Find out everything

September 19, 2018 - Amanda Micon

Every year 50,000 people will be newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. Unfortunately, for many of these people, this diagnosis will come as a complete surprise. […]

Depression Treatment: Finding One That Works

September 19, 2018 - Cheyanne Perry

“Well, that’s depressing” is a statement often given without a second thought. Those without depression seldom pause to contemplate the context of their words. Depression […]

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ADHD Parenting: A complete guide

September 17, 2018 - Molly Minchew

ADHD Parenting may sometimes be frustrating. You take your child to school with hopes that everything goes smoothly and in the first parent-teacher conference things […]

ADHD Kids

Senescence: Aging Cells That Drain Youth?

September 14, 2018 - Nana Asiedu

What is senescence? How does it affect the cells in organisms? How does it affect health? Should humans accept senescence as a natural form of […]

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Early Signs of Dyslexia: Learn how to spot them

September 12, 2018 - Genevieve Durso

Early signs of dyslexia. “What is Dyslexia?”, “How can I tell if my child is dyslexic?”, “How can parents can help their dyslexic child?”. These […]

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Stages of Sleep: Discover what happens when you sleep

September 10, 2018 - Anna Bohren

Stages of Sleep. Everyone needs sleep and although the overall reason as to why is still a mystery, science is finding out more and more […]

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Pregnancy Depression: A Complete Guide

September 10, 2018 - Anna Bohren

Pregnancy is supposed to be one of the happiest times of one’s life. If that’s true, then why do 14-23% of women struggle with pregnancy […]

Depression Did you know..? Health New Parents

Mood Swings: Learn everything you need to know

September 7, 2018 - Anna Bohren

We all have mood swings- it’s part of everyday life. However, not everyone’s mood swings from tree to tree, changing constantly. When changes in mood […]

Depression Pathologies

Concentration Problems: Symptoms, Causes, and Tips

September 7, 2018 - Andrea García Cerdán

Problems concentrating isn’t only something that happens to kids- many adults find themselves struggling to concentrate, and we’ve probably all had moments where, no matter […]

Brain Health Did you know..? Health

Chemotherapy Side Effects: A Complete Guide

September 7, 2018 - Anna Bohren

We all probably know someone who has had cancer at some point in their lives or another. The majority having had to go through a […]

Brain Health Cancer Chemo Brain Health

White Matter: Everything you need to know

September 5, 2018 - Anna Bohren

Everyone has probably heard of “white matter” and “gray matter” before when people talk about our brain. This article focuses on the light-colored matter, what […]

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Types of Memory: Learn everything you need to know

September 5, 2018 - Molly Minchew

Where did you put the keys? Why does she look so familiar? What was his name again? This is a situation we have all been at […]

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Homework tips for children with ADHD: A complete guide

August 29, 2018 - Alejandra Salazar

Homework tips for children with ADHD: At school, any child might have trouble with homework. This being not understanding the assignment or taking forever to […]

ADHD Kids

Treat Dyscalculia: Find out the different accommodations

August 27, 2018 - Molly Minchew

If you are already seeking treatment it is probably because you or your child has been diagnosed with dyscalculia or math dyslexia. Dyscalculia is a […]

Did you know..? Dyscalculia Health Kids

Infidelity: Taking Betrayal to a Whole New Level

August 24, 2018 - Linda Ruotolo

We’ve all felt betrayed at least once in our lifetime. Whether it’s been by a close friend or a sibling, this intense feeling of disloyalty […]

Did you know..? Divorce

What is Dyslexia: 16+ Basic Facts That You Should Know

August 22, 2018 - Alejandra Salazar

There have been so many parents and teachers worried about children not reading properly, confusion letters and having trouble learning to write. Even though not […]

Dyslexia Kids

Theories of Personalities: Everything you need to know

August 17, 2018 - Daniel Smigiel

When you tell your friends about a date you had, how often do you immediately describe their personality? I’m sure you often find yourselves explaining […]

Did you know..? Personality

Play therapy: A safe environment mentally and physically

August 17, 2018 - Douglas Mackliff

Being able to provide a setting in which a child can be entertained, and feel comfortable has been an issue that all parents have to […]

Did you know..? Kids New Parents

Déjà vu: All about that feeling of familiarity

August 10, 2018 - Anna Bohren

“Been there. Done that” is a common saying in English. Did you know that “Been there, Seen that” is, too? We just don’t say it […]

Did you know..? Health

Nightmares: A Complete Guide to These Bad Dreams

August 8, 2018 - Andrea García Cerdán

We’ve all had nightmares at one time or another, those terrifying dreams that wake us up startled. Nightmares are normal, but if they cause discomfort […]

Health Kids New Parents

Family Therapy: A Guide to Improving Family Relationships

August 6, 2018 - Andrea García Cerdán

Family therapy aims to restore family balance, improve communication and solve family conflicts that generate tension. Family therapy is recommended when there are conflicts at […]

Did you know..? Health

Empathy: Can you put yourself in someone else’s shoes?

August 3, 2018 - Cristina Chimeno Sotelo

You’ve probably talked or heard about it, but do you really know the implications of empathy and its meaning? Empathy is much more than putting […]

Brain Health Did you know..? Health Personality

Anorexia Nervosa: What it is, symptoms, causes and treatment

August 1, 2018 - Dana Chis

Anorexia nervosa is currently one of the mental disorders with the highest mortality rates. 90% of anorexia nervosa cases happen in women and its incidence […]

Depression Did you know..? Health Stress

Physiological Effects Of Depression: A Complete Guide

August 1, 2018 - Anna Bohren

Depression is a serious mental condition that many people suffer from. A lot of people cannot seem to grasp the extent to which depression can […]

Depression Pathologies

Guilt: Find everything you need to know about this emotion

July 31, 2018 - Nalini Suratt

Guilt is a human emotion and can come in many different forms, it has the ability to affect everyone differently. Some may have the feeling […]

Did you know..? Health Stress

Co-Sleeping With Your Newborn- A Complete Guide

July 27, 2018 - Linda Ruotolo

After 9 long months of anticipation and mixed emotions, you finally get to welcome your little bundle of joy into the world. You’ve gained valuable […]

Babies Did you know..? Health New Parents

Gray Matter: How we process information

July 27, 2018 - Anna Bohren

We “normal, everyday people” have all probably heard the term “gray matter” when talking about the brain. We’ve also probably heard about “white matter”. However […]

Brain Health Did you know..? Health

Graphology: Guide to interpreting our handwriting

July 25, 2018 - Anna Bohren

Do you remember how when you were beginning to learn how to write that the teacher used stencils and other materials to help you trace […]

Did you know..? Personality

Binge watching: Complete guide to its effects on the brain and body

July 20, 2018 - Anna Bohren

Just about everyone and their pets have binge-watched something before. Netflix found that on average, 61% of users watch between 2-6 episodes in one sitting. […]

Brain Health Did you know..? Health Stress

Adjustment disorder: A situational reaction to a stressful event

July 18, 2018 - Anna Bohren

Some people aren’t the best when it comes to dealing with large amounts of stress. They simply have a really difficult time adjusting to it. […]

Brain Health Depression Did you know..? Health

HIV AIDS: Complete guide to understanding this virus

July 18, 2018 - Anna Bohren

HIV and AIDS are a rather big deal in the medical world and yet, in this day and age, they remain uncurable. They have a […]

Did you know..? Health

Battered Woman Syndrome: Never Feeling Safe

July 16, 2018 - Douglas Mackliff

Battered Woman Syndrome the numbers for domestic violence have always primarily sided with women being the victims. In the United States alone, it is said […]

Depression Did you know..? Health PTSD

Happiness Is…: Breaking Down the Psychology of Happiness

July 16, 2018 - Chloe Burkett

Happiness is…Not long ago, under the Kauai sun, I was perched on a surfboard in the middle of the ocean when I entered what psychologists […]

Brain Health Did you know..? Health Personality

Premarital Counseling: Get to know your partner before marriage

July 13, 2018 - Anna Bohren

With such a large amount of people getting married and a 50% divorce rate in the U.S., it’s important to work through as many problems […]

Did you know..? Divorce Health

Anhedonia: A complete guide to finding no pleasure

July 13, 2018 - Anna Bohren

Feel like nothing is worth giving it a try? Like everything that you do, provides little to no satisfaction? We all have things that we […]

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Hoarding Disorder: A Fine Line Between Collecting and Saving

July 11, 2018 - Linda Ruotolo

In today’s world, mental health has become a huge topic on television. Whether it’s documentary style or fiction, we as viewers trust that the media’s […]

CogniFit Did you know..? Health therapy

Anxiety: A complete guide to understanding this emotion

July 9, 2018 - Anna Bohren

Sweaty palms, nerves, and panic attacks are what over 40 million Americans deal with. What is anxiety and how is it measured? What are the […]

Did you know..? Health Stress

Family Separation: Learn how it can affect everyone in the family

July 9, 2018 - Anna Bohren

All over the world, children are separated from their parents daily. Some got to live with relatives, some live in foster care, and some remain […]

Did you know..? Health Kids

Boredom: A non-boring complete guide to this state or feeling

July 2, 2018 - Anna Bohren

It’s becoming that point in the summer when school has been out for a couple weeks, you’ve binge-watched all of the TV shows you had […]

Brain Health Did you know..? Health

Motion Sickness: An explanation to travelling nausea

July 2, 2018 - Anna Bohren

As a kid, I never felt motion sick- ever. I would go on the craziest of carnival rides and not feel dizzy one bit. Then […]

Did you know..? Health Kids

Rhotacism: A complete guide to this speech impediment

July 2, 2018 - Anna Bohren

Remember when you were a child and spoke by making your “R’s” sound like “W’s” and everything thought it was cute? That’s known as rhotacism […]

Did you know..? Health

Abulia: A complete guide to beating a lack of motivation

June 29, 2018 - Nalini Suratt

Have you ever been so tired that you just didn’t want to do anything? Even things you usually enjoy doing? Have you ever lost the […]

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Nuances of Humor: Understanding Humor in Psychology

June 29, 2018 - Chloe Burkett

While it is said that, on average, children laugh 300 times a day and adults only laugh five times a day, we have to ask […]

Autism Did you know..? Health Kids Personality Schizophrenia

Understanding Trichotillomania One Strand at a Time

June 27, 2018 - Linda Ruotolo

Sit back, relax, and imagine this: You are a Sophomore in High School. You hear the unforgettable sound of the fourth-period bell and just like […]

Brain Health Depression Did you know..? Health

Genetically Modified Food: A complete and extensive guide

June 27, 2018 - Anna Bohren

We have all heard about the debate on whether or not it’s better to eat genetically modified food or spend the extra money and buy […]

Did you know..? Health

Neuro physiotherapy: A complete guide to this beneficial practice

June 25, 2018 - Daniel Smigiel

Ever wonder how physical symptoms of diseases such as Parkinson Disease, multiple sclerosis, stroke, head injury, spinal cord injury, peripheral neuropathy, vestibular dysfunction, brain and spinal […]

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Reactive Depression: A complete guide to this hidden activator

June 25, 2018 - Douglas Mackliff

Depression has now become a topic that is talked about prominently in all forms of medium. This has led to a vast amount of knowledge […]

Brain Health Depression Did you know..? Health

Teen Depression: Complete guide to understanding this type of depression

June 22, 2018 - Francheska Rosado

Is your teen depressed? What are the top signs and symptoms of teen depression? Is there a correlation between suicide and teen depression? What are […]

Depression Did you know..? Kids

Montessori Method: Discover everything about this alternative teaching method

June 20, 2018 - Andrea García Cerdán

The Montessori Method is an educational method designed to build a child’s independence. This alternative method is used more and more in schools and homes […]

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Food for depression: How your diet can help improve depression

June 20, 2018 - Patrick Agresz

Food for depression: Have you ever thought about the effects of your daily food intake on your health? Most likely you know by now that […]

Brain Health Did you know..? Health Stress

Perfectionist: Are you a perfectionist? Find out everything in this guide

June 20, 2018 - Anna Bohren

Do you know that person who always makes sure not a hair is out of place? Or the person who always tries to make sure […]

Depression Did you know..? Personality Stress

The Male Brain: Demystifying the Divinely Devised Differences

June 18, 2018 - Chloe Burkett

Male Brain. While women don’t often understand or agree, men have—since the dawn of time—had different instincts, emotions, and approaches to situations. Although these approaches […]

Brain Health Health

Chronic Dehydration: A complete guide to the importance of water intake

June 18, 2018 - Anna Bohren

It’s a hot summer day, we have been running around doing errands and have forgotten to drink water for several hours. Everyone has had this […]

Brain Health Did you know..? Health

Impostor Syndrome: Turning Self-Doubt Into Self-Confidence

June 15, 2018 - Linda Ruotolo

So you might be thinking, what in the world is impostor syndrome? Is it based on the general definition of the term “impostor?” Does an […]

Did you know..? Health Personality Stress

Fear: Everything you need to know about being scared

June 15, 2018 - Anna Bohren

In the famous words of Franklin Roosevelt, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself!”, but what exactly is fear, what does it […]

Brain Health Did you know..? Health

Emotional blockage: What is it and how to overcome it?

June 13, 2018 - Azahara Miranda

Have you ever felt so nervous about an important situation that you couldn’t react? The words aren’t coming out of your mouth? Felt paralyzed? Have […]

Depression Did you know..? Health Stress