Most 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 …more
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.” …more
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 …more
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 …more
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 …more
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 …more
Endless Gaming May Be a Bad Habit. That Doesn’t Make It a Mental Illness.
July 23rd, 2018 - By Jen in UncategorizedThe World Health Organization last month added “internet gaming disorder” to its manual of psychiatric diagnoses, and the reaction was, shall we say, muted. At a time when millions of grown adults exchange one-liners with Siri or Alexa, the diagnosis seems years overdue, doesn’t it? Read full article, The New York Times, “Endless Gaming May Be a Bad Habit. That Doesn’t Make It a Mental …more
‘Cutting Edge’ Program For Children With Autism And ADHD Rests On Razor-Thin Evidence
July 17th, 2018 - By Jen in Autism Spectrum, Information on ADD/ADHDBrain Balance says its nonmedical and drug-free program helps children who struggle with ADHD, autism spectrum disorders and learning and processing disorders. The company says it addresses a child’s challenges with a combination of physical exercises, nutritional guidance and academic training. An NPR investigation of Brain Balance reveals a company whose promises have resonated with parents averse to medication. But Brain Balance also appears to …more
