Entries by Christian Nophsker

Mindfulness Meditation Helps Your Mind & Body

Mindfulness Meditation Helps Your Mind & Body A new study suggests there’s some science behind the claims made for mindfulness meditation. The benefits of mindfulness meditation, increasingly popular in recent years, are supposed to be many: reduced stress and risk for various diseases, improved well-being, a rewired brain. But the experimental bases to support these […]

Mediterranean Diet – Good for the Brain

Mediterranean Diet – Good for the Brain The Mediterranean diet is high in vegetables, fruits, olive oil and whole grains, and moderate in protein and animal fats. The Mediterranean diet has been shown in many studies to be beneficial in reducing the risk for diabetes, heart disease and stroke. A new study shows it may […]

Conquering Negative Thinking

Conquering Negative Thinking Excerpt from New York Times. read the full story here  Here’s a New Year’s challenge: Make 2017, the year that you quiet all those negative thoughts swirling around your brain. All humans have a tendency to be a bit more like Eeyore than Tigger, to ruminate more on bad experiences than […]

Welcome to Pathways Neuropsychology Associates

Welcome to Pathways Neuropsychology Associates Welcome to Pathways Neuropsychology Associates! Dedicated to effective and compassionate care for individuals with neurological challenges. Our team of experienced professionals provide neuropsychological rehabilitation and treatment for individuals with brain injuries and other neurological impairments.  We utilize a comprehensive approach based on proven, research-based methods to rebuild and restore […]

Early Behavior Therapy Found to Aid Children With ADHD

Early Behavior Therapy Found to Aid Children With ADHD – According to new research, children with attention-deficit problems improve faster when the first treatment they receive is behavioral. Experts said this approach could possibly change standard medical practice, which favors drugs like Adderall and Ritalin as first-line treatments. The new research, published in two papers […]

Depression and ADHD

Young people with ADHD experience repeated academic and social failures that may put them at risk for depression. Struggling with both academic issues and depression may cause a child to engage in negative self-talk, such as claiming that he or she is stupid. It is important to be familiar with the symptoms of depression in […]

Restless Leg Syndrome and ADHD

Traditionally, restless leg syndrome (RLS) is considered to be a problem among middle aged and older adults. However, children can also experience RLS. Children may report symptoms of RLS less commonly than adults due to their inability to describe the RLS sensations or due to a possible different set of symptoms associated with childhood RLS. […]