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Cognitive Trauma: What you need to know

November 16, 2018 /// Bri T

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, […]

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Complete Guide

October 19, 2018 /// Daniel Smigiel

You may have heard people talk about how they may think their child has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder because they’re having trouble sitting still, […]

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

Fibromyalgia Diet: Is there a specific diet?

October 15, 2018 /// Marisa Smith

Diets are all the rage nowadays, but what about diets for people living with chronic pain from a disease with an unknown cause? How […]

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

Fugue State: Complete Guide to this Disorder

September 28, 2018 /// Nana Asiedu

You might have heard it called by different names: Dissociative Fugue, Psychogenic Fugue. But the name isn’t as important as the mess it creates: […]

Did you know..?, Health

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 […]

Parkinson's, Seniors, Signs and Symptoms

Cognitive processes: What are they? Can they improve?

August 31, 2018 /// 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 […]

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

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 […]

Did you know..?, Health

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 […]

CogniFit, Did you know..?, Health, therapy

Effective communication skills: What are they and how to improve them?

May 2, 2018 /// Ainhoa Arranz

Have you ever wanted to communicate better? Do you feel insecure when speaking in public? Is it hard for you to write? Do you […]

Did you know..?

Development of Cognitive Skills; Piaget’s theory.

April 5, 2018 /// Rupinder Bajwa

Crawl before you walk, walk before you run! When it comes to development, this phrase is certainly true. Before children learn to talk and […]

Babies, Brain Health, Did you know..?, Improving memory, Kids, New Parents

Brain based learning: What is it and how to apply it

March 20, 2018 /// Cepee Tabibian

What is brain based learning, and why it matters. Brain bases learning is a new perspective in teaching and learning that is based on using technology and knowledge of […]

Brain Health, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Health, Kids

Dysphasia: Difficulty with comprehension of spoken or written language

March 5, 2018 /// Anna Bohren

Imagine not being about to sing your favorite song, or not being able to write or say how you feel or what you are […]

Brain Health, Did you know..?, Health, Stress, Traumatic brain injury

Not Sure If You Should Take The Leap? Cognitive Benefits of Learning Foreign Languages

February 26, 2018 /// Rupinder Bajwa

We may not look back on our foreign language classes at school with much fondness.However, after reading about the following benefits of learning foreign […]

Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health, Improving memory

Types of exercise: Different types of exercise and their benefits

February 19, 2018 /// Rupinder Bajwa

Types of exercise. Cue the groans! This blog post is all about the benefits of different types of exercise. Yes! You read that correctly! […]

Brain Health, Depression, Did you know..?, Health, Parkinson's, Stress

Social skills: Tips for better and healthier relationships

December 1, 2017 /// Andrea García Cerdán

Social skills. Do you have a hard time starting conversations? Do you avoid speaking to strangers because they intimidate you? You can’t change the […]

Did you know..?, Health, Personality

Cognitive Learning: A Guide to Types of Learning

October 31, 2017 /// Mario de Vicente

Whether you realize it or not, cognitive learning has played an important role in your life ever since you were a baby. You learn […]

Brain Health, Kids

Grit: How this Personality Trait is the Key to Success

October 25, 2017 /// Jenna Buono

Grit is becoming one of the most frequently used buzzwords today among psychologists, researchers, parents, teachers, business leaders, and much more. When we think […]

Did you know..?, Personality

Brain Zaps: A glimpse into the jolting brain phenomena

October 17, 2017 /// Jessica Taylor

Ever been shocked by your outlet when you’re going to plug in a charger? It feels like a little prick on your finger, followed […]

Brain Health, Did you know..?, Health

Low self-esteem: Causes, consequences and tests – What can I do?

June 30, 2017 /// Alejandra Salazar

Learning to say “I love myself” is much harder than it seems. Test yourself. Through this article, we will explain the keys to developing […]

Did you know..?, Health

Neuropsychology: A complete guide to all your questions

June 20, 2017 /// Alejandra Salazar

We clarify all the questions you may have about neuropsychology: What it is, what does it study, neuropsychologist’s role and patients, what cognitive tests […]

Brain Health, Did you know..?, Early Onset Alzheimer's, Early Onset Dementia, Health, Improving memory, Traumatic brain injury

How We Listen: Is It Just The Ears That Play A Role?

April 22, 2017 /// Alejandra Salazar

We listen with our hands, not only our ears. Some researchers even suspect we may listen with our hands and other body parts too. Ever […]

Did you know..?, Health

Technology in the Classroom: What Do Teachers Think?

April 5, 2017 /// Rupinder Bajwa

Society is becoming ever more digital and connected. Almost every person interacts with some form of technology throughout the day. Young children are now […]

Did you know..?, Kids

The Effects of Video Games: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

April 3, 2017 /// Elsie Divinagracia, MPH

Effects of video games. Growing up, video games were an inescapable part of life and were a large part of development and socialization. Pokemon, which […]

Brain Health, Health, Improving memory

10 Simple Exercises to Improve Executive Function At Home

October 6, 2016 /// Molly Minchew

Recent studies have been able to shed some light on executive functions, their importance, and how they can be trained. In this article, psychologist […]

Brain Health, Did you know..?, Health

Learn To Be More Perceptive: How To Improve Your Intuition

March 31, 2016 /// Molly Minchew

Intuition is the ability that we have that allows us to make one decision, rather than another. It is also what allows us to […]

Did you know..?, Health, Improving memory

5 Must-Have Features for Your Brain Training Program

January 9, 2015 /// CogniFit

5 Must-Have Features for Your Brain Training Program New Year’s Day is a sacred self-proclaimed starting date for healthier habits. And this year, you […]

Did you know..?, Health

How sharp is your team?

September 25, 2013 /// CogniFit

How sharp is your team? Most of us spend an important part of our time at work. A good and pleasant working environment is […]

Did you know..?, Health

Brain Training Can Help Stroke Patients With Attention Disorders

September 10, 2013 /// CogniFit

Researchers at the Imperial College of London have published a new study in the journal Neurology which suggests that stroke patients are much prone to […]

Pathologies, Stroke