Despite the unprecedented number of people living with mental illnessin the U.S., only about one-third of those in need of treatment will ever seek professional help. Although traditional psychotherapy is undoubtedly effective for many, some mental health professionals are actively searching for new treatment methods in order to make mental health care more accessible for the general […]
Medical advances now mean that people are living longer than ever before. But while this is a wonderful achievement, increased mortality has come with an unexpected downside. Over the years, neurodegenerative disease has risen dramatically. This umbrella term describes painful, debilitating and – ultimately – fatal conditions that are typified by the dysfunction of neurons [...]
Technology has been tested and proven effective in many advanced and innovative industries, and is now extending and applying its benefits to more regulated industries such as healthcare. According to Mary Meeker’s Internet Trends 2017 report, healthcare is “at a digital inflection point.” She recognized and attributed this change in part to the increase of data [...]
Dance. Is it merely art? Is it just recreation? Think again. Dance is now being studied as a pathway to enhance learning. And, scientists say, educators and parents should take note of the movement. Recently at the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience annual meeting, more than 6,800 attendees paid rapt attention to renowned choreographer [...]