Why the Focus System is Ideal for Educational Settings
Neuroplasticity, brain development and tools that support academic success. By Tim Bush, Unyte-iLs Programs Consultant, COTA/L For many teachers, counselors, and educators, supporting children in [...]
All About the Brain: 10 Facts You Might Not Know
The brain is a fascinating organ. Just think about it, every minute of everyday your brain is working for you, connecting with every part of your body through a system of synapses and messengers [...]
What’s the best way to guarantee therapeutic success?
Repetition is important for therapeutic success! Lasting change in the brain and nervous system results from consistent and persistent practice over time. It’s the basis for [...]
The Dr. is In: Concussion
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month and it’s a good time to understand more about the most common brain injury: concussion. Also known as a mild traumatic brain injury, a concussion is caused [...]
Halloween: Your Amygdala and Fear
Happy Halloween! We know that your amygdala is involved in detecting and responding to risk. As is often the case in neuroscience, researchers have learned a lot about the function of the [...]
Boys with internet video game disorder have enhanced brain connectivity
When you learn something new, your brain changes to accommodate what you learned. What happens when you learn to play video games? According to a study from the University of Utah (U of U) School [...]
Meet the Hippocampus: Memory, Internal GPS and Neurogenesis
Meet The Hippocampus Named for its resemblance to the seahorse (from the Greek “hippos” for horse and “kampos” for sea monster), the hippocampus is a vital component of the limbic system. You [...]
Musicians Have Enhanced Audio-Visual Integration
Musicians present an opportunity for researchers to study neuroplasticity and brain networks. In a new study a multinational group of researchers discovered that musicians have enhanced [...]
Brain Adapts in Unexpected Ways
How well does the brain adapt to unusual situations? According to new research from Johns Hopkins University, the brain has an incredible amount of adaptability. The research team evaluated the [...]