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It is a sneaky, creepy and seeming inescapable thing – the screen!
It feels like they are coming for us at times and they will catch you in places you may not even be aware of…but they are there…shopping centres, at the petrol bowser, driving down the freeway and even on the bus…in the hands of nearly everyone you see…screens, it seems, are everywhere.
October Is ADHD Awareness Month
In honour of ADHD month, we are moving away from healthy brains for the moment and having a closer look at Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or as it's better known ADHD. In this article we will explore the disorder, what cause's it, symptoms associated with it as well as the treatment options available.
How To Make Stress Your Friend - Kelly McGonigal
Stress. It makes your heart pound, your breathing quicken and your forehead sweat. But while stress has been made into a public health enemy, new research suggests that stress may only be bad for you if you believe that to be the case. Psychologist Kelly McGonigal urges us to see stress as a positive, and introduces us to an unsung mechanism for stress reduction: reaching out to others.
This talk was presented at an official TED conference, and was featured by TED editors on the home page.
Which Prescription Would You Choose? Pt 2
In our last article we explored how having, growing and repairing a healthy brain can be and should be FUN! We talk about a healthy brain in the sense of what it is made of, how it is built and how it works. Most importantly it can be invigorating and enjoyable regardless of your age.
Which Prescription Would You Choose? Pt 1 - Dementia Awareness Month
Having, growing and repairing a healthy brain – healthy in the sense of what it is made of, how it is built and how it works – can be and should be FUN! Most importantly it can be invigorating and enjoyable regardless of your age.
Women’s Health Week: Tips and lifestyle advice to help depression
As part of women’s health week, we thought we would raise awareness about depression. Did you know that around 1 in 5 women in Australia will experience depression at some point during their lifetime?
tDCS and Brain Exercises for Chronic Pain
tDCS is a non-invasive brain based treatment that delivers a very weak depolarising and/or hyperpolarising current to the brain
Tips for Better Brain Health
When you think about fitness, you probably think about marathons and muscles, but do you ever consider brain fitness? You should! Your brain plays a critical role in every area of your life, from learning, working and playing, to personality, aptitude and memory.
ADHD Confirmed to be a Brain Disorder
Recent Study Confirms ADHD is a Brain Disorder Associated with Delayed Development of Key Brain Regions
Brain-Training for Anxiety
Could you or someone you know benefit from reduced stress and anxiety? Looking for a drug free, non intrusive way to help?
ADHD and Learning Disorders – A New Approach
All parents want the best for their children and know how important it is for them to be happy and to do well at school.
ADHD - Helpful Strategies For At Home and School
Having ADHD means that you pay attention in a different way to how people without ADHD do.