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Three ways Depression Affects Your Thinking

When thinking about depression, one might think of feelings of sadness or hopelessness. However, when depressed, a person’s cognitive abilities are affected. Depression affects your cognitive abilities making even the simplest task seem impossible.

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Five Signs of a Traumatic Brain Injury

Symptoms of a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (MTBI) or concussion can take a few days to a few weeks to be noticed, especially if you are addressing other physical issues. At the time of the injury you “walked it off” but later continued to have some lingering symptoms. Here are some common symptoms to be mindful of after an injury:

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5 Myths and Facts about ADHD

There are a lot of misconceptions regarding ADHD. Because of these misconceptions, those who have been diagnosed with the disorder are often judged and unfairly labeled as lazy. 

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Five Suggestions to Promote Good Study Habits

Many children who have been diagnosed with ADHD have poor executive functioning skills, therefore studying can be a challenge. Utilizing these five suggestions in promoting good study habits can help your child get the most out of school.

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What Science Tells Us About Preventing Dementia

There are no instant, miracle cures. But recent studies suggest we have more control over our cognitive health than we might think. It just takes some effort.

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Recovering from a sports related concussion: 6 guidelines for returning to play

Headaches, feeling mentally foggy or confused, sensitivity to light or sound, and nausea are just a few of the common symptoms that are reported within 24-hours of suffering a head injury that’s caused a concussion. Returning to play should occur in stages as to avoid further injury.

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Exercise Helps Reducing Risks of Cognitive Decline and Dementia

To ward off age-related cognitive decline, you may be tempted to turn to brain training apps. Last year, consumers spent nearly $2 billion on them, some of which claim to improve cognitive skills.

Evidence suggests you’d be better off spending more time exercising and less time staring at your phone.

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How do I Motivate my ADHD Child? 3 Proven Strategies

Maintaining motivation in children can be a challenge due to deficits in their executive functioning. Attention requires motivation. As teachers and parents, it is important to help the child create motivation. Here are three ways to help children create motivation: 

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Dr. Gordon – Certified ADHD Professional (ADHD­CCSP)  Evidence­ Based Strategies for Managing ADHD Across the Lifespan

Dr. Gordon is a certified ADHD professional and uses state-of-the art advancements for working with the unique brain wiring of ADHD clients and has mastered proven strategies that will improve functioning and reduce the stress, shame, and anxiety of the disorder.

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Exercising To Ease Pain: Taking Brisk Walks Can Help

For people who live with chronic pain, getting up, out and moving can seem daunting. Some fear that physical activity will make their pain worse. But in fact, researchers find the opposite is true: The right kind of exercise can help reduce pain.