Tag Archive for: neuropsychology

Understanding ADHD in kids and teens

About 6 million kids have been diagnosed with ADHD. But what is it? Dr. Nicole Vienna provides a primer in this Q&A.

Lifestyle changes for better brain health

In this rousing Q&A, Dr. Gary Small shares how small lifestyle changes over time can lead to better brain health.

7 tips for navigating holidays with a loved one who has dementia

The holidays are upon us, and taking certain steps can help make the experience easier for loved ones with dementia.

When age is really just a number

SuperAgers are people who are over 80 years old with the cognition of a 50- or 60-year-old. How did they get that way?

What brain imaging can tell us about brain conditions

Brain imaging can tell neuropsychologists a lot about brain conditions. In this Q&A, Dr. Marek Marsel Mesulam explains how.

The connection between nutrition and brain health

Healthy nutrition helps us to stay fit and live better lives. Certain diets are especially good for brain health.

From neuropsychologist to young adult novelist

Katie Keridan spent the first 12 years of her career as a pediatric neuropsychologist; then she decided to work with kids in a different way.

The science behind inattentional blindness

If we’re not consciously aware of something, are we blind to it? The answer rests in the hands of a famous gorilla.

My experience treating depression with magnetic waves

After a lifetime of battling depression, one woman turns to magnetic waves to trigger change in her brain.

How social connections can improve brain health

Social connections are yet another part of life that contribute to brain health. NAN’s latest video explains why and how.