Abstract In this paper, Alzheimer’s disease will be delved into, investigated and dissected. This will include all that is known about the disease as much of it is unknown still, despite increasing efforts from the medical community to uncover its origin. The disease’s causes, symptoms and stages will be discussed and illuminated. The effects on […]
With age comes wisdom, a growing family, and a chance to experience life in a different way. For some, growing older means being able to make more memories and share more experiences, but for others remembering those memories or experiences is only half of the struggle. What if recognizing family or enjoying the changes associated […]
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Order nowNutrition is vital to the health of an individual. It provides the necessary nutrients that enhance one’s immunity thus preventing the body from infections. Additionally, it equips the body with the necessary mechanism that can fight infections even after development. Subsequently, nutrients are instrumental to the health of human beings. Alzheimer disease is a condition […]
Alzheimer’s Disease is a devastating illness which affects 30 million people worldwide. This disease develops gradually over time and worsens with every year; it destroys past memories and cognitive functions. AD impairs its victim and gradually makes them less of a person and more of a hollowed shell with no life experiences or knowledge of […]
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a degenerative brain disease that causes a significant amount of damage to neurons and eventually other parts of the brain. As the disease progresses the individual afflicted will lose the ability to perform basic functions such as walking and swallowing. The final stages of Alzheimer’s leave the individual bed-ridden and in […]
Abstract This literature review is an investigation of traumatic brain injury and Alzheimer’s disease in various experimental methods. Participants were taken from a range of demographic areas and were either observed or experimented upon. Blunt force trauma to the cranium is shown to be an association with late-onset Alzheimer’s disease in animal models and human […]
Not including the 72 million baby boomers in the United States who are rapidly approaching the possibility of an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, there are currently about 5 million people who are already suffering from Alzheimer’s disease (Wennberg, Dye, Streetman-Loy & Hiep, 2015). It is likely that you or your parents are considered a baby boomer; this […]
“Peer pressure is a sentiment that one must do the things which are the same as other people of the same age and social group to be liked or respected by others. Teenagers nowadays specifically the student’s academic behavior are usually influenced by their peers as it has been indicated in some studies (Lee, 2018). […]
In current society it can be justified that the level of autonomy directly influences the amount of altruism an autistic adolescent implements.Defining Altruism- When it comes to the comprehension of socialization within the development of behaviors in adolescents, altruism is vital. Although there is no true altruism, more or less altruism can be determined based […]
A few decades ago, children previously categorized as “hyper”, “mentally slow”, or even “badly parented” began being recognized by doctors, parents, and schools. Research about the brain and behavior lead to what is now commonly known as ADD or ADHD and is more widely understood. Now neurologists, doctors, and teachers are better equipped to help […]
The demands and expectations of children have been increasing in today’s world. These demands and expectations are seen in classrooms, family settings, and social activities which can cause many difficult experiences that these children have to face, especially for children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Children with ADHD have poor concentration, hyperactivity, and impulsivity issues […]
ABSTRACT Adolescents with ADHD engage in more risk taking behaviour than adolescents without ADHD. Mind-wandering is an underlying process of ADHD and a potential underlying process of risk taking behaviour in ADHD. The aim of this study was to test if mind-wandering predicted risk taking behaviour above and beyond ADHD symptoms. 315 adolescents (age: M […]
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurocognitive disorder that manifests as difficulties in attention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, planning, and organization. These difficulties often result in significant academic, behavioral, and social impairments (DuPaul, Eckert & Vilardo, 2012; Hart et al., 2017; Reddy, Cleary, Alperin & Verdesco, 2018). The most common treatments for ADHD include medication and behavior […]
ADHD affects around 4% of adults around the world (Michielsen et al., 2018). Yet, it is an under-reported and under-researched condition. Many symptoms of ADHD are similar to those of dementia, such as forgetfulness, inattentiveness, anxiety, depression, and irritability. It is, therefore, possible that there are links between the two diseases. While the genetic connection […]
This research paper is to state the impact ADHD has on the learning of people with ADHD. ADHD is a disorder that has been around for decades, and has been doubling as time goes on. There hasn’t been a treatment that cure this disorder, there is only medication to control this order to make it […]
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder that affects communication and behavior, generally diagnosed within the early stages of life. No two individuals living with Autism experience the same symptoms, as the type and severity varies with each case (Holland, 2018.). Autism has been around for hundreds of years, but the definition […]
The deadliest psychological that have been studied is Anorexia Nervosa. This illness dates to St. Catherine of Sienna in the 13th century and was originally considered a “”wasting disease. In mid-20th century research by Hilde Bruch brought awareness to eating disorders, especially Anorexia Nervosa. Anorexia is rare but has the highest mortality rate of all […]
Ideally, puberty involves changes that individuals, explicitly children, undergo mentally, physically, and socially in variations such as anxiety issues as they adapt to the mature bodies (Viner,2017). Puberty stage differs depending on the reaction of the individual; some may experience new changes as early as seven years old while others may experience the changes in […]
Description: Taking some time to meditate can help your mind focus better and get rid of negative emotions. Find out how meditation can positively affect your mind and inner peace in this article. A loved one’s death, sudden unemployment, broken relationships — these are just some of the painful situations people around the world go […]
A woman filming a documentary on childhood rape victims starts to question the nature of her childhood relationship with her riding instructor and running coach (“The Tale”, 2018). The Tale is a controversial, personal chronicle of sexual abuse starring Laura Dern who portrays symptoms of PTSD as she processes memories of sexual abuse decades after […]
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or (PTSD) is a persistent mental health condition that involves very intense emotional stress. According to Scott Barbour, “PTSD did not become an official psychiatric diagnosis until 1980 (19). PTSD is a direct result of a traumatic injury or a psychological shock. The most notable effect of PTSD is sleep disturbance, and […]
Background Information Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder commonly known as PTSD is a mental condition that arises when an individual experiences traumatic events. A traumatic event is an unpredictable experience that an individual has no control about but at the same time has the potential of altering the course of their lives. Individuals normally remain scared after […]
This paper is going to explore how the psychodynamic perspective influences how the United States has responded to the influx of undocumented families and unaccompanied minors crossing the US-Mexico border seeing refuge or asylum. There is an emphasis on early childhood experiences influencing the patterning of an individual’s emotions. (Hutchison, 2015) The trauma that is […]
Mindfulness is an attention to and awareness of events and experiences as they occur. A growing body of literature supports a mindful based approach for treating, reducing or aiding in the prevention of emotional distress like: depression and anxiety (Jenson et al, 2016). Mindfulness has been practiced universally and more recently, become a popular practice […]
Descartes expands on this idea in Meditation II. A question arises, “What am I?” One option he considers in order to solve his question is Common Sense. He claims that he is a physical body, which he understands to be true through his senses, and has been made or animated by some fiery breath. The […]
In 2017 Mental Health American, a clinical research program created to study mental health reported that 11% of teenagers in the United States had reported having symptoms of either depression or anxiety. (Mental Health America, 2017) With suicide being the third leading cause of death in the United States, it is very important to study […]
Test Anxiety can have a negative impact on academic performance as well as mental and physical health among college students. According to Damer and Melendres (2011), the pressure to perform well is increasing for students because test performance has become a deciding factor in admittance to a specific class, major, program, or school. Studies show […]
The American Psychological Association reports that in the past 5 years 44% Americans have reported that their stress levels have increased. Not only is short-term stress on the rise for Americans, but chronic stress is as well (Clay, 2011). When under stress, the body produces extra cortisol, a hormone produced in the adrenal glands. Almost […]
Pop Quizzes: Anxiety Blockage and Recall Ability Following the American Psychological Association’s Guidelines Research has long suggested that the testing effect improves learning and retention of information. Testing and retesting students promotes the improvement of recall abilities and facilitates the conversion of tested information from the short-term memory to long-term memory (Roediger and Karpicke, 2006; […]
ABSTRACT With an aging population comes associated health complications. Senior Citizens aged 65 years and older have many health deficits but the most feared is Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s Disease is a neurodegenerative brain disorder. A brain disorder of this kind causes significant alterations to normal brain functions as well as structural. Magnetic Resonance Imaging, also […]
