Many parents and/or adults with ADHD report challenges obtaining prescribed ADHD medication. A 2022 report from the FDA suggested that roughly 10% of Americans prescribed common ADHD medications are impacted; a survey by ADDitude magazine suggested this figure may be substantially higher. What impact do challenges obtaining prescribed medication have on adults with ADHD and/or…
Read MoreYour brain can still make new neurons when you’re an adult. But how does the rare birth of these new neurons contribute to cognitive function? Neurons are the cells that govern brain function, and you are born with most of the neurons you will ever have during your lifetime. While the brain undergoes most of…
Read MoreWhat’s good for your heart is good for your brain. Just as physical activity helps keep our bodies fit and strong as we age, it also helps maintain our cognitive function – and is even linked with lower dementia risk. Yet beyond the longer term cognitive benefits of physical activity, exercise also seems to give a…
Read MoreDear educators, parents, and students worldwide, There are now ten days to go until applications and nominations close for the Global Teacher Prize, and we wanted to ask you to help us spread the word. The Global Teacher Prize, in partnership with GEMS education, serves to underline the importance of educators and the fact that,…
Read MoreWhat makes for a good life? Is it pleasure or enjoying the passage of time, as James Taylor once sang? Or is it more about living life with purpose and contributing to other people’s well-being? While we at Greater Good have found both happiness and meaning probably play their roles in the good life, recent…
Read MoreWe’re happy to announce the dates for two exciting events to help bring latest research and best practices to the real world of leadership and talent. “Our team emerged recharged, aligned, and equipped with practical tools to find personal and professional balance amid our industry’s high demands.” – Alexandra Paton, Head of Continental Europe, Liberty Specialty…
Read MoreSome 2.3 million of U.S. adults over 65 – more than 4% – have a diagnosis of dementia. But even without a diagnosis, a certain amount of cognitive decline is normal as age sets in. And whether it’s due to fear of cognitive decline or noticing lapses in cognition when we are stressed, many of us…
Read MoreIn a new study, researchers were able to predict a person’s response to emotionally charged scenes using brain imaging and computer modeling alone—gauging not only whether the person’s reaction was positive, negative, or neutral, but also how strong the reaction was. The study helps neuroscientists understand how the brain represents complex emotional natural stimuli, according to…
Read MoreSince mindfulness it’s something you can practice at home for free, it often sounds like the perfect tonic for stress and mental health issues. Mindfulness is a type of Buddhist-based meditation in which you focus on being aware of what you’re sensing, thinking and feeling in the present moment. The first recorded evidence for this,…
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