Vitamin B12, a water-soluble B-complex vitamin, assists in red blood cell formation, central nervous system development, energy production and fatty acid synthesis. Vitamin B12 works closely with folate, another B-complex vitamin, and deficiency...
During a pediatric neurological evaluation, the neuropsychologist observes the child and obtains a history of the child's development and functioning difficulties from the parents. Neuropsychologists also use tests that have been scientifically...
Poor technique when headbutting the ball can lead to serious injury. To headbutt, or "head," a ball correctly, you must perfect your posture and your angle of attack. You also must conquer any fears you have about heading the ball...
Children and adolescents are instructed to learn a massive amount of information in order to prepare them for life after school. While this may be standard and simple for some children, many others experience learning disabilities due to memory...
Pediatric neuropsychology is the medical discipline that examines how children's mental abilities and brain functions affect their behavior and learning. According to the American Psychological Association, or APA, a number of factors are assessed...
Advancements in technology and medicine have increased lifespans, which has resulted in new challenges and diseases that affect the aging population. According to "The Neuropsychology of Dementia," cognitive decline related to dementia is a...
Dissatisfaction and depression can lead to behaviors and emotions that make coping with life difficult. Yet people who experience dissatisfaction and depression do not have to accept a poorer quality of life. Advances in the behavioral and...
Alcohol can make a person momentarily happy, but this effect can be fleeting. This nature of alcohol can drag those with alcohol-related problems to continue to drink to ease emotional problems. However, this may be digging a person deeper and...
The Stoop test is the standard when it comes to measuring cognitive control, according to an August 2007 article in "Behavioral and Brain Functions." The Stroop test presents participants with a list of color words that are never printed in the...
Alcohol is often a big part of social gatherings and can create feelings of euphoria, but when consumed impulsively, the effects can quickly turn negative. Alcohol has a direct impact on the brain, which then in turn affects behavior in a number...
Dopamine, a chemical signaler of the brain, has important roles in the control of learning and attention and is also involved with motor functioning, or movement. When substances interfere, the amount of dopamine present in the brain is altered...
The Institute for Mental Health (NIMH) estimates that 40 million adults suffer annually with an anxiety disorder. These disorders frequently present in people with established chemical abuse problems as well as in those with depression or other...
The use of opiates like methadone to treat pain is controversial because they are linked to negative health outcomes. According to Laxmaiah Manchikant M.D. in a 2009 article in "Pain Physician," prolonged use of opiates has been associated with...
The basal ganglia tissue is composed of the caudate nucleus, putamen, and globus pallidus. This area of the brain has a blood supply that can easily be blocked or suffer damage. If blood supply to the any part of the brain is interrupted, the...
Autism, also referred to as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), creates impairments within an individual's social, communication and behavioral actions and interactions. This neurodevelopmental disorder occurs in every socioeconomic and ethnic group....
Brain cancer and associated treatments are taxing to the emotions and cognitive function. Brain cancer can pose challenges to functioning in various areas of life, such as the workplace, or in dealing with family problems. Worse, some of the...
Insulin plays a crucial role in regulating the body's metabolism of glucose, fat and amino acids, the building blocks of protein. Insulin also is actively involved in transporting energy from the blood to the neurons in the brain. When insulin is...
Alcohol has been linked to the manifestation of anti-social behaviors. Lesions or other types of insults to the brain also result in anti-social behavior. This is known because studies have shown that alcohol has the same effect as lesions on the...
Women share many stories about forgetfulness or short-term memory problems during pregnancy. Known by various names -- pregnancy brain, mommy brain and momnesia -- it may be frustrating during pregnancy, but it’s not likely to cause...
AIDS is the acronym used for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. This disease is contracted through the exchange of infected bodily fluids such as semen, pre-seminal fluid, breast milk, blood and rectal (anal) mucous. In advanced stages of its...
Although a psychologist could ask all the questions contained in a test, the process would be excessively time-consuming. A psychologist could also make a fairly accurate judgment of what the results mean based on her learning and experience. The...
A problem with ADHD is that the levels of the chemical messengers of the brain are disturbed. While stimulant medications have been the treatment of choice to help counteract this imbalance, according to Gene-Jack Wang and associates in 2010 in...
There is compelling evidence that the fish oil component DHA, or docosahexaenoic acid, may help babies with ADHD, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder. However, there is controversy about diagnosing babies with ADHD, and the scientific...
Psychological tests for basic human function generally comprise a pencil and paper exam or survey measuring skills, knowledge, intelligence, capacities, aptitude and personality traits. These test assessment tools, according to "Cognitive...
Dysnomia is a speech disorder that causes you to forget words or have difficulty coming up with specific words you wish to use when writing or speaking. Dysnomia is a neurological problem in which your brain can't find the words you would normally...
A good memory is essential to success in school. Short-term memory–a gateway to long-term memory–is the ability to hold or make use of information presently in one's mind. Also called working memory or active memory, short-term memory...
Zinc is an essential mineral that plays a role in immune health, wound healing and fetal development. The Office of Dietary Supplements reports that a zinc deficiency can halt growth and delay sexual maturation. In the United States, while zinc...
Wilson's disease is a rare genetic disorder of copper metabolism; specifically, excess copper accumulates in the liver and can lead to death if not treated, According to Aftab Ala and colleagues in February 2007 in "The Lancet." Brain imaging...
Portion sizes have grown exponentially since the 1960s and so have the waistlines of American citizens. With an abundance of calories, fat and carbohydrates found in delectable dishes like Wenner's chili cheese fries, it can be hard for the...
A concussion is any disturbance in brain function caused by trauma or injury. Learn how to treat a concussion and stay fit in this sports medicine video.
