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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…