Tag Archive for: neuropsychology

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.

Former NAN President quoted in Reader’s Digest story about intelligence

A popular magazine published an article about intelligence, and the author turned to a former NAN president for help.

What not to miss at the 43rd annual NAN Conference

The 43rd annual NAN Conference will be packed with informative sessions and research about brain science.

Three decades of fighting for brain health

Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-N.J.) has spent more than three decades fighting for brain health in Congress. Here’s why.

Do brain training games really work?

Brain training games allege they can help people improve cognition and keep their minds sharp. But can they?

Physical activity a key to brain health

Being physically active is critically important for general health, heart health, and brain health, too.

Mourning of the inanimate

Giving care to a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease is never easy. When you’re in your 30s, it’s excruciating.