Childhood trauma, whether on a conscious or subconscious level, negatively affects a person’s mental, emotional, and physical well-being. People who suffer childhood trauma often live in a state of heightened, perpetual stress without realizing it, which causes...
Chronic, or non-acute, pain refers to pain that persists long after an injury or illness has been treated. However, some people suffer chronic pain even when they didn’t have an injury, while others have a difficult time pinpointing the exact cause or getting an...
When a person suffers a concussion, they usually recover within one week to three months. During that time, symptoms commonly include chronic headaches, dizziness, insomnia, anxiety, impaired memory, brain fog, and changes in personality. However, some people develop...
More than 400,000 cases of traumatic brain injury (TBI) have been reported among veterans over the past 20 years. The most common causes include explosions from bombs or IEDs, vehicle accidents, and being struck with shrapnel or other objects. In many cases, veterans...
Using Neurofeedback to Control Adult ADHD Though often overwhelming and difficult to live with, adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can have some upsides. It can also bring periods of intense focus and concentration and help with problem solving and...
When we form habits, we are actually rewiring our brains. Some habits, like exercise or meditation, are healthy and constructive. Others, like smoking, are dangerous and destructive yet difficult to break. If you’ve tried to quit smoking many times without success,...
Golf is an unforgiving game. It can take years to get good at it and a lifetime to master. A test of concentration and poise, it requires reservoirs of patience and the ability to bounce back after the inevitable poor shot. While practicing the fundamentals of your...
