Neurofeedback News
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School-Based Mindfulness Training May Reduce Stress, Trauma
Students taking a mindfulness-based stress reduction program during the school day ended up with less symptoms of stress and trauma than children attending classes on health topics, researchers found. Full Article: PsychCongress, “School-Based Mindfulness Training May Reduce Stress, Trauma”
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Kids and Screen Time: A Peek at Upcoming Guidance
One of the hottest issues today in both parenting and education circles is the proper role of electronic media in children’s lives. There’s research to support both the benefits and dangers of digital media for developing minds. Plenty of questions remain unanswered. The American Academy of Pediatrics plans to update its guidelines on media use…
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Concussion Detection in 2015 (And What Is Still Unknown)
Does playing football cause permanent brain damage? The answer is not so straightforward. We are likely to learn a lot more about the subject in 2016, but scientists are only beginning to understand the details of how concussions—also a serious problem in the military—damage the brain. Better concussion diagnostics will give scientists and physicians a…
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Keep Things Simple For A Healthy, Long Life
Most of prevention is fairly straightforward, and there are no shortcuts. Fortunately, some of the most important steps you can take to safeguard your health are well within reach. Full Article: NPR, “Keep Things Simple For A Healthy, Long Life”
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A Peek At Brain Connections May Reveal Attention Deficits
Brain imaging experiments found patterns associated with attention span. Full Article: NPR, “A Peek At Brain Connections May Reveal Attention Deficits”
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The View of Autism as an IT Asset
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We don’t seem to talk about it all that much, but the connection between autism and IT is a fact that begs the question: should we think of autism as a liability—or as an asset? Full Article: IT Business Edge, “The View of Autism as an IT Asset”
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Bullying in Schools is a Serious Issue
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· AnxietyCAUTION: prior to clicking the link to this article, please be advised that the story contains insulting slurs. It is the narrative of a high school teenager who was bullied at school to the point of suicide. She feels more students should be able to make the choice that saved her. Full Article: Salon, “…bullying…
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Cutting Sugar Improves Children’s Health
Findings in a new study add to the argument that all calories are not created equal, and they suggest that those calories from sugar are especially likely to contribute to Type 2 diabetes and other metabolic diseases, which are on the rise in children. Full Article: The New York Times, “Cutting Sugar Improves Children’s Health…
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Lifting Weights, Twice a Week, May Aid the Brain
Exercise is good for the brain. We know that. Now a new experiment suggests that light resistance training may also slow the age-related shrinking of some parts of our brains. Full Article: The New York Times, “Lifting Weights, Twice a Week, May Aid the Brain”
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Why Your Morning Routine Isn’t Working, and How to Fix it
Don’t go from zero to 60 with your mornings; slowly change your habits over time. Start the day right with a morning routine that feeds your mind. You want to be realistic about how much you can fit into your morning and then come up with a few impactful activities. Full Article: lifehaker, “Why Your…