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Category Archives: Mental Health
Does computer brain training really protect against dementia?
There are many different kinds of computer brain training games and apps in the market nowadays. Do they really help? Do all the games help or only some of them do? Is it just a waste of time or money? … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health, Uncategorized
Tagged Alzheimer's, brain training, Concussion, Dementia, elderly, Memory, reasoning, senior, speed of processing, visual
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Include eye test screens as part of Concussion screening
As concussion awareness rises, more parents and sport teams are doing baseline concussion screening. Many of these tests include balance and/or cognitive testing. Only some of them include eye test screening as well. A brain injury is often only identified … Continue reading
Changes in Diet affect the Brain
Dietary changes that reduce the incidence of, and prevent, mental health disorders are a cost-effective and efficacious means of improving mental health, urges a position statement that sets out a series of recommendations that will advance nutritional medicine in psychiatry. … Continue reading
Omega-3 Prevents Long-term Psychosis
A new study shows that adolescents and young adults considered to be at high risk for developing psychosis, show significant reductions in their progression to psychotic disorder 7 years after a 12-week treatment of omega-3 PolyUnsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFAs). This … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health, Nutrition, Pediatrics
Tagged adolescent, Autism, depression, Mental health, nutrition, omega3, schizophrenia
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Pesticides And Parkinson’s Disease
I published a blog on Pesticides and Alzheimer’s in mid February. Now there is another new study indicates exposure to pesticides might increase the risk for Parkinson’s disease (PD). The study, published in the February 4, 2014, issue of Neurology, … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health, Uncategorized
Tagged dirty dozen, Neurology, organic pesticides, Parkinson's, Pesticides, rotenone
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Pesticides And Alzheimer’s
We know that pesticides or insecticide are harmful to the human body, but to what extent? A new study finds that serum levels of a pesticide metabolite are associated with increased risk for a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Until … Continue reading
Seven Ways to Improve Your Relationship
Valentine’s Day is around the corner. What are you doing for your loved one? Here are some tips from Psychotherapist and Life Coach, Valerie Smith . If you and your partner can follow these 7 steps, everyday would become Valentine’s. … Continue reading
Depression Linked to Zinc
According to a recent study, people who are depressed have lower concentrations of zinc in their peripheral blood compared with nondepressed people. This is actually promising news, as it suggests that something as simple as zinc supplements might help depressed … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health, Uncategorized
Tagged depression, Mental health, reproductive health, Zinc
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Probiotics and Autism
A recent study shows that probiotics may have benefit people suffering the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). According to this new research, treatment with a certain human gut microbe, Bacteroides fragilis, alleviated ASD-like behaviours and eased accompanying gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms in … Continue reading
Acupuncture for Recurring Depression
It is estimated that 1 in 20 Canadians report some form of depression every year, which makes it Canada’s fastest-rising diagnosis. In the United Kingdom, it is the third most common reason for primary care consultation, meanwhile up to 60% … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health
Tagged Acupuncture, Canada, cost-effectiveness, depression, Major depressive disorder
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