Rutgers Researchers Attempt to Slow the Progress of Traumatic Brain Injuries Almost two million Americans each year suffer from a traumatic brain injury (TBI). TBI’s occur as a result of physical trauma to the brain. The most common symptoms include headaches, memory loss, depression, and/or personality changes. Upon violent impact to the head, a chemical […]
Biofeedback – How it Works for You For those with brain injury or mental illness, wouldn’t it be nice to “hear” and “see” what is going inside your body in order to gage progress and plan for improvement? Stress, anxiety, and depression are very complex phenomenon with a basis inside the brain. Biofeedback is essentially […]
The ADHD Lifestyle Part II: Exercise What if there was a way to treat ADHD without taking a trip to the pharmacy? Believe it or not, this idea is not too farfetched. Many doctors describe exercise as a natural “medication” that can treat ADHD symptoms effectively. While exercise will most likely not replace traditional treatment […]
Does My Child Need Ritalin for ADHD? Especially for young students with behavioral or academic problems, stimulant medications are thought of as a one-size-fits-all “easy fix.” A parent might be tempted to pursue this route out of legitimate concern for a child and the conception that a pill can be the miracle cure. But not […]
Mindfulness & Your Brain Since ancient Hindu and Chinese times, meditation has been promoted as a medicine for health and success. But does meditation have any basis in Western science? The answer, based on multiple recent peer-reviewed studies, has been overwhelmingly “yes!” Meditation, or mindfulness, can have significant effects on frontal-brain activity that control emotion […]
The ADHD Lifestyle Part I: Diet The brain is vital organ that, like the other organs in the body, depend on nutrients for healthy function and endurance. Those with ADHD are even more dependent on proper nutrients and sleep. Cognition, memory, and mood may all be affected by eating well. More importantly, unhealthy eating and […]
Neuropsychologists – Basic Neuropsychology Tools Video This video reviews common tools of the trade for Neuropsychologists. We utilize a comprehensive approach based on proven, research-based methods to rebuild and restore cognitive behavior. The Pathways team of professionals has helped thousands of people with brain injuries. We are Dedicated to effective and compassionate care for individuals with neurological […]
Defining ADHD in Light of Brain Injuries According to the most recent studies, experts define ADHD as a developmental disorder affecting proper use of executive functions. One can think of executive functions as the brain’s “command center,” controlling focus, organization, memory, action, and effort. In short, it is the self-management system of the brain that […]
How Do You Know If You Have A Concussion? The dreaded “C-word” is thrown around in everyday life, most notably in sports. However, many can be left unsure if they have a concussion, or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Often, there are often no physical signs during a concussion. The most important thing to understand […]
Fatigue and Insomnia Following Traumatic Brain Injury (and what you can do to help!) Sleep and daytime energy are two crucial aspects to a happy and successful life. That is why it can be very unsettling to traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients to struggle falling asleep, and consequentially, thrive during the daytime. A disruption in […]