Clapping Hands Sharpens the Brain in Children
Did you know that this simple activity can boost the development of motor and cognitive skills in children ages 6-10?
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Did you know that this simple activity can boost the development of motor and cognitive skills in children ages 6-10?
Continue readingDid you know that daydreams can have some big benefits? I know we have all been told at some point to pick our chin up off of our palm, stop staring out the window and quit daydreaming! Actually daydreaming is considered a very good thing indeed. Scientific interest in daydreaming was kicked off about ten […]
Continue readingChoosing a therapist who is the right fit for you can be a critical determinant of whether you will be able to resolve your problems or not. Here are some basic tips to help you in the selection process.
Continue readingViolent Video Games Make Children More Aggressive, Regardless of Gender or Culture For years it has been debated whether video games can actually have an emotional impact on youngsters, in terms of developing violent ways of treating others in order to accomplish their needs. Parents often ask me whether they should allow their children to […]
Continue readingWe now know that children raised with harsh or cold parenting are at greater risk for heart disease, cancer, chronic lung disease and skeletal fractures in adulthood than children whose parents were warm and nurturing.
Continue readingNow, research reported in the Monitor on Psychology shows that the best way to develop athletic motivation and effort is to focus on skill development and anxiety reduction.
Continue readingData from the American Psychological Association’s Stress in America survey indicate that parents generally have no clue about what is stressing their children.
Continue readingInterview with Dr. Jack Singer on Core Sports Performance Some time ago I was interviewed by Chris Shugart, the editor of T-Nation. When I came across this transcript it seemed a good idea to share it here. Enjoy! Mind Games The ball is snapped. The quarterback takes a few steps back and looks downfield. Nothing. Then […]
Continue readingLosing weight can improve health and reduce disease risk, but many people have difficulty keeping the weight off. Now, researchers have found that exercising during weight re-gain can maintain improvements in metabolic health and disease risk. In the study, individuals who didn’t exercise during weight re-gain experienced significant deterioration in metabolic health, while those who […]
Continue readingExercise training reduces anxiety symptoms among sedentary patients with chronic illnesses.
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