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Mental stimulation keeps the brain healthy and protects against dementia. Photo by Edu Carvalho from Pexels

Mental Stimulation: 3 Ways To Keeping Your Mind Active And Defend Against Dementia

January 29, 2021 - Scott Wilkinson

Dementia is an overall term used for a group of cognitive medical conditions like loss of memory, language, and problem-solving & thinking abilities. The condition […]

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Pica: Is it possible to eat anything other than food?

January 27, 2021 - Cheyanne Perry

Clay, paint, hair, glue—most would revolt at the thought of consuming these substances. However, someone with pica regularly craves them. Pica is an eating disorder […]

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Chronic Pain Distractions That Are Good For Your Brain

January 21, 2021 - Cheyanne Perry

Approximately 60 million people across the world suffer from chronic pain. Active receptors in the nervous system send uncomfortable sensations throughout the body. Chronic pain […]

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Do I Have Depression? When Should You Talk To Someone About Your Mental Health?

January 11, 2021 - Scott Wilkinson

We’ve all had bad days, but when should you start to consider speaking with a mental health professional about Depression? What is Depression and How […]

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9 Eating Disorders You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

January 7, 2021 - Cheyanne Perry

Eating disorders describe mental conditions characterized by detrimental eating behavior and emotions towards food and body image. While most eating disorders involve inadequate food intake […]

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Schizophrenia: 5 Ways to Provide Support to People Suffering from this Terrible Disease

January 7, 2021 - Scott Wilkinson

The rate of mental health illnesses—such as schizophrenia, depression, and others—has been continuously rising for many years. Almost 10.7% of the global population is suffering […]

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Holiday Activities That Improve Cognitive Function

December 23, 2020 - Cheyanne Perry

Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, or New Year—the holiday season is known to be stressful. The burden of financial expenditures, judgmental family members, and the hustle and […]

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Nutritional Psychology Answers Why Diet Impacts How We Think and Feel

December 16, 2020 - Cheyanne Perry

The waitress of the fast food joint asks, “Would you like fries with that?” The customer quickly requests a super-sized meal, while the woman at […]

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ADHD Diagnosis: How is it diagnosed?

November 3, 2020 - Cheyanne Perry

The prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is steadily increasing across the globe. This neurodevelopmental disorder occurs in both children and adults. Patterns of […]

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How Learning A New Language Affects Your Brain

October 28, 2020 - Cheyanne Perry

There are nearly 6,500 languages spoken by cultures across the world. Whether its English, Spanish, Tagalog, or French, language has an extensive impact on our […]

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Cognitive Effects of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

October 23, 2020 - Cheyanne Perry

Living with excruciating pain day in and day out is physically and emotionally taxing. However, that is the reality of complex regional pain syndrome. Complex […]

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Relaxation Techniques to Help Your Body and Mind. Photo by Ben White on Unsplash

7 Powerful Relaxation and Stress Relief Techniques to Help Your Mind and Body

October 21, 2020 - Scott Wilkinson

It’s no secret that we aren’t at our best when we are over-stressed and overworked. Our bodies go into fight or flight mode and never […]

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Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder

October 20, 2020 - Cheyanne Perry

Most children lose their temper. Fits of crying, anger, or irritability are a normal part of coping with frustration. As they age, they eventually master […]

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Preventing Depression In Children

October 14, 2020 - Cheyanne Perry

Childhood and adolescence are life stages that produce a whirlwind of emotions. Happiness, sadness, anxiety, anticipation, confusion—all are expected emotional fluctuations. However, some children remain […]

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Music Therapy Can Be a Powerful Therapeutic Tool. Photo by Spencer Imbrock on Unsplash

Music Therapy: 5 Examples of How This Unique Therapy Works

October 12, 2020 - Scott Wilkinson

Have you ever had a rough day, and when you got home, you put on relaxing music to make yourself feel better? Have you ever […]

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What is Exploding Head Syndrome? Photo by Tyler Lastovich on Unsplash

4 Facts About Exploding Head Syndrome That Will Blow Your Mind

October 7, 2020 - Scott Wilkinson

Imagine for a moment you’ve had an exceptionally long day; you’re exhausted, and all you can think of is crawling into bed and getting some […]

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How Does Sports Psychology Affect Athletes? Photo by Braden Collum on Unsplash

Head In The Game: 3 Ways Sports Psychology Helps Athletes Hit Peak Performance

October 5, 2020 - Scott Wilkinson

We often see in films and television a stereotype of athletes as bumbling, hulking idiots, too unintelligent to do anything other than lift weights, drink […]

Sports and Athletes

Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a Patient. Photo by cottonbro from Pexels

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: 5 Examples of How This Powerful Therapy Works

September 30, 2020 - Scott Wilkinson

Sometimes it seems like when the issue of mental health comes up it’s always in reference to a new medication or some other pharmacological treatment […]

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How Can We Benefit From Technology in Education

The Importance of Technology In Education

September 28, 2020 - Cheyanne Perry

From transportation to communication, technology is involved in nearly every aspect of daily life. It is how we talk with others via telephone or email, […]

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Lend a Helping Hand to a Friend Suffering from Depression. Photo by Rémi Walle

Helping With Depression: 8+ Useful Online Resources To Help You Support Your Friends & Loved Ones

September 25, 2020 - Scott Wilkinson

I see in movies and television that depression is depicted as if nothing matters, and all someone struggling with depression wants to do is be […]

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7 Stages of Grief & How Bereavement Impacts the Brain

September 23, 2020 - Cheyanne Perry

Grief is a natural, yet unfortunate part of life. Loved ones die, health declines, and plans sometimes do not work out. All of these situations […]

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What Does the Future Hold for Alzheimer's Patients? Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels

Treating Alzheimer’s: 6 Exciting Areas on the Cutting-Edge of Alzheimer’s Research

September 17, 2020 - Scott Wilkinson

There are few things more devastating than Alzheimer’s disease. This brain disorder—which slowly destroys a person’s ability to remember even the most important details or […]

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Spinal Muscular Atrophy: The Genetic Neuromuscular Condition You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

September 16, 2020 - Cheyanne Perry

What is Spinal Muscular Atrophy? Spinal muscular atrophy is a genetic neuromuscular disorder affecting both the peripheral and central nervous systems, as well as skeletal […]

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