Here’s a shocking news flash for menstruating women: premenstrual syndrome (PMS) – the bloating, cramping, sensitivity, breast tenderness, and irritability that comes after ovulation and before menstruation – is not an inevitable occurrence....
Although most people know it’s important to include a variety of fruits and vegetables in their diet, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that only 1 in 10 Americans are...
Why You May Be Ready for a Digital Detox While technology has improved our lives in countless ways, it has also presented many unique challenges. Due to the prevalence of digital devices, people today...
Attention issues remain one of the most misunderstood and incorrectly treated cognitive and behavioral problems today. This has given rise to many myths about attention issues and the behavioral and learning problems often...
When considering ways to improve the overall health of our brain and body, we tend to focus on getting consistent exercise, achieving restful sleep, and eating a healthy diet (accompanied with quality nutritional...
Did you know that the adult brain loses an average of 85,000 neurons every day? In early childhood, the brain is very active, growing new neurons and developing new connections between synapses. Older...
Does your child get enough sleep each night? If not, they could be developing a serious sleep issue. Sleep Deprivation Sleep deprivation has reached epidemic proportions. According to the authoritative Institute of Medicine...
Like many of you, part of my weekends involves escorting my children to various sports games and practices. One particularly chilly day in November during my 12-year-old son’s basketball game, our team was...
We all know that milk is good for building strong bones and teeth, right? The dairy industry has gone to great lengths to convey that message, especially to parents concerned for the health...
Attention issues remain one of the most misunderstood and incorrectly treated issues today. Focus challenges can have a negative impact on brain function, which is especially true for children and teens. Unfortunately, the...
