Helping Your Kids With Pandemic Boredom
Before Covid-19, many kids were constantly busy. From in-person school classes to numerous extracurricular activities, birthday parties, concerts, museum visits and more, kids were always on the go....
View ArticleWhy Media Multitasking is Destroying Your Focus
Today’s digital era has many benefits (can you imagine COVID-19 in a pre-internet world?) but according to a recent research paper published in Nature, the extensive use of media (and more...
View ArticleThe Diet-Sleep Connection
Running a sleep deficit is a key feature of adult life. In fact, nearly 30% of US adults struggle with insomnia to some degree. Sleep experts often encourage those dealing with stress-related insomnia...
View ArticleThe Science of Tantrums
Nearly every parent has experienced it: your child is a perfect angel one moment and is balling up their little fists of fury the next. Temper tantrums can be hard on everyone around – child, parent,...
View ArticleInterval Training Your Way To Longevity
When it comes to exercise, health, and long life, the overall picture is clear: those who exercise tend to live longer than those who do not. But the best type and duration of exercise is still an...
View ArticleSerotonin Builds Your Brain
Often referred to as the natural “feel-good” chemical in the body, serotonin is a brain chemical that is integral to a person’s sense of well-being. It is most often associated with its role in the...
View ArticleSleep Apnea and Brain Health
Pulling an all-nighter was once a badge of honor, a sign of a truly dedicated student or employee. However, research increasingly suggests that sleep deprivation, intentional or otherwise, may not be...
View ArticlePost-COVID Psychosis Affects A Small Number Of Patients
Covid-19 continues to surprise people across the globe. The virus has a host of unusual symptoms, but among the most disturbing are recently uncovered episodes of new-onset psychosis, sometimes long...
View ArticleBrain Injury Basics
Brain injuries are a leading cause of death and disability in the United States, according to a report on traumatic brain injury facts and statistics by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
View ArticleCan You Outgrow ADHD?
Many parents of children who are diagnosed with ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, are told it is a lifelong condition. According to some recent research, however, this may not always...
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