Articles, tagged with "cognitive ability"

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with cancer, it is without question, devastating news. You may have more questions than answers, and want to know what the best treatment there is to get rid of the cancer with the least amount of suffering. ... Read >
Author: Nancy Landa

Alzheimer is a disease that affects older adults. It is a progressive brain malfunction that is characterized by a declining cognitive ability and memory. Preparing for this crucial stage is vital especially when the ones we are caring for are close famil... Read >
Author: AliceBrooks

It can be scary and sad when you find yourself wondering if your loved one needs to make a transition. Long before you take action, the doubts may begin to grow. You start to worry about what will happen next. It can be tough to talk about the changes th... Read >
Author: Stephen Joyce

If your kid’s interest includes arts and crafts, this is a good sign of his artistic ability. You can encourage your child to appreciate art and this can last a lifetime. One of the best parts of appreciating arts and crafts is allowing your children t... Read >
Author: technofile

Did you know that every day, approximately 40 young children are taken to hospital emergency rooms with injuries suffered as a result of a heavy piece of furniture falling on them? Furthermore, TV sets were the most common item associated with tip-over i... Read >
Author: Rob Buehl

Ongoing research is proving that Vitamin D benefits the brain as well as the bones, and may be a significant factor in helping older people stay healthy and vital. Known as the Sunshine Vitamin because exposure to sunlight can trigger synthesis in th... Read >
Author: RA Butters

Have you ever heard the name ‘trisomy 21’? Well! The name may seem quite strange. Actually, it is scientific name of a disease which happens due to chromosomal disorder. We say it ‘Down syndrome’ as well. It occurs due to the presence of extra ge... Read >
Author: Nic Anderson

Have you ever heard the name ‘trisomy 21’? Well! The name may seem quite strange. Actually, it is scientific name of a disease which happens due to chromosomal disorder. We say it ‘Down syndrome’ as well. It occurs due to the presence of extra ge... Read >
Author: Nic Anderson

Down syndrome, the name was named after ‘John Langdom Down’. He was the first physician who identified this disease. It is a chromosomal disorder, a repercussion of error in cell division. In other words, it occurs due to random activities during the ... Read >
Author: Nic Anderson

The use of tools in the feral by chimpanzees has been practical and well established for sometime now and in detail just chimps have also been practical successfully hunting lemurs with crude yet person-crafted spears. On the other hand tool use by gorill... Read >
Author: Janice Sherwood

You might not recognize the name, but you may be familiar with the effects of Central Nervous System (CNS) Fatigue. The symptoms of CNS Fatigue can include lack of motivation, poor mood, impaired cognitive ability and abnormally high perceptions in regard... Read >
Author: Mike Westerdal

The use of tools in the blustery by chimpanzees has been practical and well established for sometime now and in detail newly chimps have also been observed successfully hunting lemurs with crude yet character-crafted spears. On the other hand tool use by ... Read >
Author: Janice Sherwood

The use of tools in the violent by chimpanzees has been practical and well established for sometime now and in statement recently chimps have also been pragmatic successfully hunting lemurs with crude yet character-crafted spears. On the other hand tool u... Read >
Author: Janice Sherwood

Sixty---- The New Forty Sixty is said to be the new forty. I personally find it more and more difficult to determine people’s ages as I age. People are looking younger and younger. Or am I getting older and older? There are many new discoveries... Read >
Author: carolee44

For a long period of time it was believed that fluoride is good for the health especially for the teeth. But there were researches and studies that say fluoride has bad effects on health specifically to the brain.Recent human studies from China have conf... Read >
Author: Laura Roberts

Allowing and encouraging your children to express themselves through art, is an important part of childhood development. They learn creativity, and explore new ways to express themselves. Providing them with an art table or a right easel for their age can... Read >
Author: Marina01

Frontotemporal dementia (frontotemporal lobar degeneration) is an umbrella phrase for a various group of infrequent disorders. Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) is an umbrella term for a group of rare disorders that mainly affect the frontal and temporal lobe... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen

It has been said, and quite rightly, that exercise is one of the key factors when it comes to disease prevention and anti-aging, since it has a multitude of amazing benefits. Unfortunately, many people would rather stay in their habits of not doing much e... Read >
Author: Paul

The market for educational toys, games and, puzzles continues to grow. This growth can be attributed to lower costs of electronics part, increased shelf space in the big market, and a growing demand for educational value in toys by parents. The worldwid... Read >
Author: Jay Corbin

If you are over 40, you're probably already reading about vitamins and supplements and how they can help with anti aging. Acetyl L Carnitine is one of those supplements and has recently become popular due to some exciting research. This article is part... Read >
Author: GiGi Konwin

You don't need to be a scientist to know that chronic back pain can have a negative impact on your life, often bringing with it anxiety and depression. It can affect your ability to work, sleep, and perform other daily activities. Until recently, it ha... Read >
Author: cannone

Copyright (c) 2008 SharpBrains Today we are fortunate to interview Dr. Jerri Edwards, an Associate Professor at University of South Florida's School of Aging Studies and Co-Investigator of the influencial ACTIVE study. Dr. Edwards was trained by Dr. Ka... Read >
Author: Alvaro

The concept behind what HCI relates to is how a human being would interact with a computer. It is specially useful during the design phase pf a software development project. When looking at HCI, research will be done to help give our group a better unders... Read >
Author: DNSTECH

The early years of parenting are the most difficult and trickiest part in any parents’ life. It is the most important too, as the bonding that occurs between parent and child at these early stages play a crucial role in the relationship for years to fol... Read >
Author: Susan Hutson

The impact of a road accident can be huge. Road accidents claim not only lives and health through whiplash injuries, spinal injuries, and host of other serious personal injuries, but also have a significant and sometimes devastating impact on the lives of... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer

Early years of parenting is the most toughest and trickiest part in any parents’ life. It is the most important too, as the bonding that occurs between parent and child at these early stages play a crucial role in the relationship for years to follow. U... Read >
Author: Susan Hutson

We have all heard of IQ (intelligence quotient) which measures our intellectual ability and often predicts school performance. However, the idea of Emotional Intelligence or Emotional Quotient (EQ) is not as well known or understood even though it may de... Read >
Author: Patten Coaching & Consulting

A recent study reported in England’s, The Lancet, of 11,875 pregnant women studied, the children of those who consumed more fish (More than 12 ounces a week- the equivalent of 2 or 3 fish meals), had higher levels of cognitive ability, pro-social behavi... Read >
Author: Lois Smithers

This is a question that I am regularly asked by the readers of the newsletter that I write for parents who have children with Aspergers. The first point to say is that in my opinion the signs of Aspergers can't be "cured" outright. Nor do I think that foc... Read >

Copyright (c) 2007 SharpBrains You have probably been reading all the recent news about Brain Fitness, such as this one in the Washington Post: "Recent research shows that the brain remains plastic, or basically trainable, throughout life. In a study p... Read >
Author: Alvaro

Getting children to learn has long been a dilemma faced by today’s teachers and parents. How do you make something like the industrial revolution interesting to an eight year old? It’s hard, but have always been intrepid folks out there who try their ... Read >
Author: Marina01

Copyright (c) 2007 Maurine Patten Research indicates that Emotional Intelligence (E.I.) � how we handle ourselves and our relationships � can determine success more than I.Q. In fact, E.I. may determine as much as 80% of a person's life success. ... Read >
Author: Patten Coaching & Consulting

General Description The traditionally venerated brahmi of Ayurvedic medicine is popular as water hyssop in the west. Other popular names used in different parts of the world are thyme-leafed gratiola and moneywort. It is an indigenous Indian herb which... Read >
Author: Dr John Anne

Try before you buyIf you were buying a new car, you'd take it for a test drive. Whenyou purchase a new pair of jeans, you try them on first. In order tomake an informed decision about whether these products are right foryou, you first want to see how the ... Read >
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From times immemorial men and women have been fascinated by youth. So fascinated, that they wanted to stay young forever. However they knew (or to the extent of our knowledge) that they could not stop growing old. And so the hunt started off for finding t... Read >
Author: Dhananjay Singh

In recent years, there has been a lot of debate surrounding the issue of breastfeeding. While the decision to breastfeed is a personal one, there are countless benefits for both mother and child that ought to be explored. One of the most significant rea... Read >
Author: Rachel Thompson

Earlier this month I learned a dear friend had been diagnosed with terminal cancer. She has been given less than six months to live as the cancer has fully permeated her liver and pancreas. Since the diagnosis, her health has rapidly declined and the ... Read >
Author: Laurie Hayes