For what is Clinical Psychology? It is, ultimately, helping the child/adult understand how his brain works and finding the right environment that will enable him to prosper and bloom.
I attend aerobic dancing classes two mornings a week (on average) at the Pergola Mall in BF Paranaque. I love it because, if there is one example of non-pharmacological intervention against cognitive decline, this class is it! Our teacher, Mel Aurelio, is the best teacher ever. He has many years of experience teaching aerobics. He…
What kind of aerobic exercises may be beneficial to the post stroke brain? 1. “…it seems that 30-60 minutes of treadmill or cycling aerobic training 3-5 days per week at 60-80% HRR (Heart Rate Range) for at least 8 weeks commonly yields improvements in cognitive and executive functions, cardiorespiratory fitness, and walking performance in post-stroke…
Beatrice Francisco, the daughter of a very good friend of mine, Maria Francisco, has written a very interesting paper entitled “Neuroplasticity and Exercise in the Post Stroke Brain-A Review” (University of British Columbia). This article is exciting because it supports my passion for exercise and the good it does for our brain. The article is…
From the Mayo Clinic staff Keeping your temper in check can be challenging. Use simple anger management tips –from taking a timeout to using “I” statements –to stay in control. Do you fume when someone cuts you off in traffic? Does your blood pressure rocket when your child refuses to cooperate? Anger is a normal…
I came back recently from attending the 4th Singapore Neurocognitive Symposium. The focus on the symposium was Dementia the prevalence of which is most often seen in Alziehmer’s disease (AD). The speakers came from various countries in Asia such as Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Hong Kong and the Philippines. There were 2 speakers from the US,…