Many American teenagers try to put in a full day of school, homework, after-school activities, sports and college prep on too little sleep. As evidence grows that chronic sleep deprivation puts teens at risk for physical and mental health problems, there is increasing pressure on school districts around the country to consider a later start time. Read full article, npr.org, “Sleepless No More In Seattle … Continue reading
Kids Can Eat Free if Parents Don’t Use Their Phones at This Restaurant
December 10th, 2018 - By jen in UncategorizedParents who give up their phones during dinner will be rewarded with free meals for their kids at one U.K.-based restaurant chain. For the first week of December, Frankie & Benny’s is running its “no-phone zone” campaign in an attempt to improve family interactions at the dinner table. Read full article: Fatherly, “Kids Can Eat Free if Parents Don’t Use Their Phones at This Restaurant”
How to Get a Better Night’s Sleep
November 9th, 2018 - By jen in SleepMost people know they need to eat right and exercise to be healthy. But what about sleep? We spend about one-third of our lives asleep, and sleep is essential to better health. But many of us are struggling with sleep. Four out of five people say that they suffer from sleep problems at least once a week and wake up feeling exhausted. So how do … Continue reading
THE EDUCATIONAL TYRANNY OF THE NEUROTYPICALS
October 16th, 2018 - By jen in Autism Spectrum, Uncategorized“Neurotypical” is a term used by the autism community to describe what society refers to as “normal.” According to the Centers for Disease Control, one in 59 children, and one in 34 boys, are on the autism spectrum—in other words, neuroatypical. That’s 3 percent of the male population. If you add ADHD—attention deficit hyperactivity disorder—and dyslexia, roughly one out of four people are not “neurotypicals.” … Continue reading
Integrative Psychiatry Training: Advanced Protocols
September 26th, 2018 - By jen in neuroAgility NewsLive Conference October, 19–21 2018 Boulder, CO
Teens Sleeping Too Much, Or Not Enough? Parents Can Help
September 24th, 2018 - By jen in Sleep, TeensThe average American teenager gets seven hours of sleep a night, wedging it in between homework, outside activities, dinner and maybe a job. But research suggests teens need more like nine hours…Unfortunately, even their bodies work against them, says Mary Carskadon, a longtime sleep researcher and professor of psychiatry and human behavior at Brown University. As children grow into the middle and teen years, they … Continue reading
Yes, teens are texting and using social media instead of reading books, researchers say
August 27th, 2018 - By jen in TeensA new study has alarming findings, but is probably not surprising to anyone who knows a teenager: High-schoolers today are texting, scrolling and using social media instead of reading books and magazines…In their free time, American adolescents are cradling their devices hours each day rather than losing themselves in print or long-form media, according to research published Monday by the American Psychological Association. Read full … Continue reading
To Remember, the Brain Must Actively Forget
August 8th, 2018 - By jen in UncategorizedWhat hasn’t received nearly as much attention from memory researchers is how the brain forgets. “The vast majority of the things that are happening to me in my life — the conscious experience I’m having right now — I’m most likely not going to remember when I’m 80,” said Michael Anderson, a memory researcher at the University of Cambridge, who has been studying forgetting since … Continue reading
Escape to another world
August 2nd, 2018 - By jen in UncategorizedAs video games get better and job prospects worse, more young men are dropping out of the job market to spend their time in an alternate reality. Ryan Avent suspects this is the beginning of something big Read full article: The Economist 1843, “Escape to another world.”
I Learned I Have Sleep Apnea. It’s More Serious Than Many People Realize.
July 30th, 2018 - By jen in SleepSleep apnea can be downright deadly, and not just for those who have it. It’s associated with a greater risk of depression, heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular conditions, as well as insulin resistance. As I learned, there’s no reason to meekly accept sleep apnea: There are many treatment options that can control it. Read full article: The New York Times, “I Learned I Have … Continue reading