by admin | Jul 5, 2019 | Adulthood, Advocacy and Policy, Autism, Children and Teens, driving, General, independence, Learning, Life skills, LifeHelper, Parenting, Psychology, Research
When parents of autistic teens prioritize independence, it can significantly help prepare their children for driving, according to a new study published in the journal Autism in Adulthood. The study, compiled by researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia...
by admin | Jul 5, 2019 | Advocacy and Policy, Brain and Behavior, Depression, Environment, General, Health-related, LifeHelper, Medications, Mental Health and Wellness, Professional, Psychology, Research, Technology
A large Australian study has discovered that medical intervention for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can improve depression symptoms in patients suffering from cardiovascular diseases. The study is by far the largest trial of its type and one of very few studies...
by admin | Jun 28, 2019 | Aging, AI, Alzheimer's, Alzheimers Disease, Assessment and Diagnosis, Brain and Behavior, Cognition, Cognitive Decline, Cognitive Impairment, Dementia, Environment, General, LifeHelper, Memory, Memory and Perception, MemTrax, Mental Health and Wellness, Neuropsychology and Neurology, Professional, Psychology, Research, Technology
Alzheimer’s disease is a healthcare albatross lurking in the background to prey upon our aging population. Despite considerable attention to detection and management of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), significant gaps remain. While many traditional memory assessment tools...
by admin | May 12, 2019 | Advocacy and Policy, Children and Teens, Diet & Nutrition, General, Health-related, Learning, LifeHelper, Mental Health and Wellness, Parenting, Research, Students
Children living in food-insecure households are more likely to attend school on Fridays if they’re participating in a food distribution program that provides them with backpacks of meals for the weekend, according to a new study at the University of Illinois. Students...
by admin | May 11, 2019 | Abuse, Aggression and Violence, Anxiety, Brain and Behavior, Children and Teens, Emotion, Environment, LifeHelper, Mental Health and Wellness, Parenting, Psychology, Research, Stress
New research finds that parents need only “get it right” 50 percent of the time when responding to babies’ need for attachment to have a positive impact on a baby. For the new study, Dr. Susan S. Woodhouse, an associate professor of counseling psychology at Lehigh...
by admin | May 10, 2019 | Adults, Anxiety, Brain and Behavior, Depression, Emotion, Environment, General, Health-related, LifeHelper, Memory and Perception, Mental Health and Wellness, Professional, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Research, Stress, Vascular Function
New research suggests everyday stress may play a significant role in overall health among adults with depression. A team of investigators from Penn State found an association between daily stress and cardiovascular issues in people with depression who are otherwise...
