Is Thinking Bad For Your Brain?
by Norell Hadzimichalis, PhD6
Basic scientific research, old wives’ tales, and common sense all suggest that the best way to promote brain function... READ MORE →
Monthly Archive for July, 2013
Current Treatments for Post-Amputation Pain
by Ruth J Hickman, MDIn the US, surgeons perform about 185,000 limb amputations each year, and the majority of these individuals are left with... READ MORE →
Personal Experience in Labeling Borderline Personality Disorder
by Ann Reitan, PsyDThe diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder is inherently associated with stigma. Many clinicians refuse to work with... READ MORE →
Does Language Trigger Visual Memories? – Part 2
by Daniel Albright, MA, PhD (c)I recently wrote an article about the connection between language and visual memories in which the authors of the study concluded... READ MORE →
Does Language Trigger Visual Memories? – Part 1
by Daniel Albright, MA, PhD (c)One of the fundamental questions in cognitive science is how information is stored in the brain and in the mind. There are... READ MORE →
Improving Emotional Intelligence in Psychosis with Art Therapy
by Ann Reitan, PsyDEmotional intelligence is defined as “the ability to monitor one’s own and others’ feelings and emotions, to... READ MORE →
Multifaceted Causes of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
by Norell Hadzimichalis, PhDObsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder which is characterized by intrusive thoughts (obsessions) that... READ MORE →
Math Anxiety – Dealing with Fear of Failure
by Ruth J Hickman, MDNot everybody loves math. In fact, some people report tension, apprehension, and fear when faced with the need to perform... READ MORE →
Boosting Cognitive Performance by… Chewing?
by Daniel Albright, MA, PhD (c)Previous research has shown that the act of chewing gum can significantly reduce reaction times during certain tests, including... READ MORE →
Can You ‘Catch’ Depression?
by Jennifer Gibson, PharmDWe all know how easy it is to catch your roommate’s cold or flu, but what about his or her mood? New research claims that,... READ MORE →
New ‘Brain Games’ Exclusive Preview – Times Square Mass Mind Reading
This Sunday February 14th (9 p.m. ET), the Emmy-nominated Brain Games tv-show is back! Wonder junkie Jason Silva returns to our screens, teaming up with... READ MORE →
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