Gratitude: It's not just for Thanksgiving
Practicing gratitude forces your brain to focus on the positive, rather than the negative events and occurrences that take place...
Just How Important is Sleep Really?
Were you all prepared to “Fall Back” last weekend? Whether you like it or not, it’s that time of year again when we return to Standard...
ZOMBIE Neuropsychology
I wish that I could claim this zombie idea as my own, but sadly, I'm just not that creative and I feel strongly that I should always give...
Things That Go Bump in the Night: A review of Sleep Disorders
What do Robin Williams and sleep disorders have in common? Answer: Lewy bodies. According to recent news reports, Robin Williams was...
Anxiety: Part II - Treating (arachno)phobia
Can you remember the first time that you flew in an airplane? How about the first time that you drove a car? Or what about the first day...
Anxiety: Part I - Lions & tigers &... clowns? Oh my!
As we enter the month of October, let's change gears from the topic of memory loss and dementia and focus for a moment on anxiety...
Alzheimer's Disease: Part II of II - Supporting your loved one
As promised, this week I am reviewing a bit more about the symptoms and behaviors that you may notice when someone you love has...
Alzheimer's Disease: Part I of II - What it is & understanding your risk
Are you ready for a little Alzheimer’s disease 101? If your answer is yes, then let’s get started with a quick review from last week in...
The Difference Between Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease
In honor of World Alzheimer's month, it seemed fitting to address a question that I am frequently asked by both patients and their family...
Depression: Part III - Causes & treatments
If you suffer from depression, or you have suffered an episode of depression in the past, then (hopefully) you've already spoken with...
