Nearly everyone knows the feeling of being stressed out at work – impending deadlines, IT problems, overdue and delayed projects, and tedious meetings are just some examples of obstacles that ruin your workday. While there’s no way to avoid every ...
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Untreated Depression: More Common Than You Might Think
Depression is one of the most widespread mental health issues in the United States; in 2014, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) found that nearly 16 million adults had suffered a depressive episode in the past twelve months. Despite ...
Read More »Four Tips for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
The number of Americans with Alzheimer’s disease continues to rise; as of 2016, it is believed that roughly 5.4 million Americans have this condition. Many Alzheimer’s sufferers need the help of a caregiver to perform daily tasks. While caregivers certainly ...
Read More »What a Shock! Sharpening the Mind with Electricity
Learning and retaining new information is one of the most crucial tasks the brain must perform. Unfortunately, such actions are often easier said than done, especially among those who are in the grip of cognitive decline. A recent report indicates ...
Read More »Why Neglecting Your Teeth Could Harm Your Body… and Mind
The consequence of poor dental hygiene are obvious ‒ each year, numerous people visit their dentists to receive fillings, dental crowns and to even undergo root canals. Moreover, a recent study has found that dental issues can also take their ...
Read More »A Common Concern: ADHD and Children
The term “ADHD” has long been part of the national lexicon, and for good reason; a 2012 Northwestern University study found that, from 2000 to 2010 alone, the ADHD diagnosis rate among children rose by 66 percent. Though this widespread ...
Read More »Surprise! Why the Element of Surprise Could Help Kids Learn
Some people like surprises, while others could most certainly do without them. For infants, surprises could yield a very unexpected benefit. Specifically, surprised infants may have a better chance of picking up new information. Subverting Expectations Researchers at Johns Hopkins ...
Read More »A Sign of Dysfunction? What Children’s Sugar Consumption May Reveal
Few things are as popular with children as sugar. Of course, some kids are especially drawn to sugary foods and drinks. This dietary habit might reveal more than the presence of a sweet tooth. A recent study suggests that a ...
Read More »Could a Scan of the Eyes Reveal a Concussion? The Answer May Surprise You
Even if you’re not much of a sports fan, you’ve probably heard that concussions are a big problem in organized sports. The numbers show that this concern over traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) is quite warranted; in the United States each ...
Read More »The Health Threats Faced by Veteran Caregivers
Caring for a veteran living with the after effects of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is obviously a demanding task. In fact, this responsibility could be so stressful that it may leave a lasting mark on the body’s health. Studying ...
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