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Awareness

When the Mind Relives the Past: Understanding Cognitive Flashbacks and Trauma Memories

When unwanted ideas, feelings, and trauma-related concepts bring memories into the present, studies say they are related to why such things occur and their effects.  People usually think of flashbacks as anything serious, a bright, cinematic-like rewind to the scene

Education

The Pink Elephant Paradox: Neuro-Cognitive Mechanics of Thought Suppression and the Anxiety Loop 

Imagine a scenario where a surgical resident, “Dr K,” is performing his first solo operation. The  mentor leans forward and says softly, “Don’t cut the femoral artery, whatever you do.” On a moment’s notice, that one particular artery, which Dr

Research

Do Neurons Lose Flexibility With Age? New Research Explains Cognitive Decline

A recent study conducted by the University of Pittsburgh states that as a person grows and steps towards their old age, their brain’s metabolic efficiency begins to decrease slowly. To prevent this cognitive decline in people, the neuroscientists intended to

Health

The Dementia Shield: Lifestyle Strategies for Cognitive Health Across the Lifespan

A recent research conducted in the field of public health has provided people with preventive strategies that hold the potential to reduce the causes of harmful mental health disorders like dementia. It was published by Elsevier in the American Journal of

Industrial

Mind Meets Workplace: Unlocking Cognitive and Behavioural Drivers for Motivation, Productivity and Performance

What drives employees to give their best or hold back at work? The answer lies not just in rewards or job titles, but deep within the cognitive and behavioural processes that impact their actions. This article delves into the psychological

Health

The Psychological Toll of Parkinson’s Disease: Depression, Anxiety & Cognitive Decline

Once there was a lively fellow named John who began to notice a little shake in his hand. At first, he dismissed it, but with time, the shake grew, his pace slowed down, and a hollowness within started consuming him.

Self Help

Cognitive Distortions in Everyday Life: How our thinking traps us

We tend to think that our thoughts are the ones that modify our perceptions regarding the world around us. But in reality, our minds have systematic judgment errors known as cognitive distortions. These types of thoughts distort reality, affect our

Research

Dopamine’s Role in Cognitive Flexibility: New Research Insights 

A recent study published in The Journal of Nuclear Medicine, provides new insights into the neurochemical basis of cognitive flexibility. The study, titled “Dopaminergic Mechanisms of Cognitive Flexibility: An [18F]Fallypride PET Study” by Isabelle Miederer and her team, used advanced

Awareness Therapy

Is it possible to treat people with Substance Use Disorders using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)? 

Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) can be defined as “a cluster of cognitive, behavioural and physiological symptoms indicating that the individual continues using the substance despite significant substance-related problems” (APA, 2013). It can arise from a maladaptive pattern of behaviours and

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5 Prominent Therapies to Heal Your Body and Mind

In today’s world of complexities, it is important to prioritize your mental and physical health. Various mental problems like stress, anxiety, and depression are the biggest contributors to physical ailments. Thus, for the purpose of avoiding potential risks and problems,