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OCD teen support group
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Run by teens for teens Please join on the first Wednesday of each month (beginning May 4th) for a teen OCD support group. 6:00 pm at 4770 Baseline Rd # 300, Boulder, CO 80303 (office of Jane Bida MSW, LCSW). We will talk and get to know about each other and how OCD affects us.…
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Read This Story Without Distraction (Can You?)
Humans have finite neural resources that are depleted every time we switch between tasks. Monotasking, also referred to as single-tasking or unitasking, isn’t just about getting things done; It is a 21st-century term for “paying attention.” Read full article: The New York Times, “Read This Story Without Distraction (Can You?)”
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Brain Directly Connected to Immune System
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Researchers at the School of Medicine have determined that the brain is directly connected to the immune system by vessels previously thought not to exist. The significance of the discovery lies in its ramifications for the study and treatment of neurological diseases ranging from autism to Alzheimer’s disease to multiple sclerosis. Read full article: UVA…
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The Full-Fat Paradox: Dairy Fat Linked To Lower Diabetes Risk
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A new study finds the dairy fats found in milk, yogurt and cheese may help protect against Type 2 diabetes. Full Article: npr “The Full-Fat Paradox: Dairy Fat Linked To Lower Diabetes Risk”
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Kids’ Grades Can Suffer When Mom Or Dad Is Depressed
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When parents suffer depression, there can be a ripple effect on children. Kids may become anxious, even sad. There may be behavior problems. Health may suffer. Full Article: npr, “Kids’ Grades Can Suffer When Mom Or Dad Is Depressed”
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Eliminating the stigma of napping at work
Naps are actually a performance enhancer. Studies have shown that a nap in the morning can boost creative thinking, while afternoon naps can help people feel better physically. Full Article: Huffington Post, “Arianna: Office Nap Rooms Will Soon Be As Common As Conference Rooms”