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Unlocking the potential of the human mind has been an everlasting pursuit of science and medicine, and one of the most promising elements in this endeavor is called neurofeedback therapy. This therapy, used to help treat a number of mental health conditions (ADHD, epilepsy, anxiety, depression, and insomnia), aims to modify the brain’s response to …
In this article, we’re delving into a subject: neurodiversity. But what exactly does that entail? Well, it’s about acknowledging the differences in how everyone’s brain operates. While some individuals have an easy time focusing, others may find it more difficult. Similarly, some people excel at remembering details, while others, often those suffering from dementia, may …
Babies and toddlers exposed to television or video viewing may be more likely to exhibit atypical sensory behaviors, such as being disengaged and disinterested in activities, seeking more intense stimulation in an environment, or being overwhelmed by sensations like loud sounds or bright lights, according to data from researchers at Drexel’s College of Medicine published …
When a child is neurodiverse, it simply means their brain functions differently than what’s considered typical. Many conditions can fall under the neurodivergent umbrella, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, and dyslexia. Regardless of whether they have one of these conditions, neurodiverse kids have distinct strengths and challenges that impact their mental functions and …
Doctors urgently need better international guidance on treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the over 50s, conclude world-leading experts reviewing current research on this increasing issue globally. Published in the peer-reviewed journal Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, the team’s findings highlight a ‘striking’ gap in knowledge about older people as existing guidelines focus on children …
A new study shows that people suffering from hospital-treated depression may have a high risk of developing conditions such as substance abuse, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and anxiety – depending on their genetic predisposition to the individual disorder. Almost one in five Danes experiences depression during their lives. A new study from Aarhus University now shows …
Childhood body mass index is unlikely to have a big impact on children’s mood or behavioural disorders, according to a study published in eLife. The results suggest that some previous studies, which have shown a strong link between childhood obesity and mental health, may not have fully accounted for family genetics and environmental factors. Children …
Around a third of the 42 genetic variants identified have been previously linked to general cognitive ability and educational attainment. The researchers say their findings, published in Nature Genetics journal, aid our understanding of the biology behind why some children struggle to read or spell. Genetic Study Dyslexia is known to run in families — …
Adults with ADHD are at greater risk of developing a range of cardiovascular diseases than those without the condition, according to a large observational study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Örebro University in Sweden. The researchers say the findings, published in the journal World Psychiatry, underscore the need to monitor cardiovascular health in …
The drug scene in America has always been a mixed bag, and stimulant drugs are no exception. While many conversations about stimulants are devoted to the meth epidemic, there exists an entire enterprise of prescription stimulant drugs that have similar negative statistics associated with them. Which is it? Is meth the more dangerous drug, or …