by Dan DeMarle | Jun 2, 2024 | Brain Health, Parents/Guardians, Uncategorized
Quick tip 1 Choose the right time for breaks. Have kids take a break before frustration or lack of focus sets in. For grade-schoolers, that’s typically after 10 to 15 minutes of work. Middle- and high-schoolers can work for longer — up to 20 to 30 minutes before a...
by Dan DeMarle | Feb 11, 2023 | Brain Health, Exercise/health, Health Care, Mental Health
Hanging out in a local park, lake, or garden really could be an antidote to ill health for people who live in cities, according to a recent study from Finland. Researchers found lower use of drugs for depression, anxiety, insomnia, high blood pressure, and asthma...
by Dan DeMarle | Dec 7, 2022 | Brain Health, Parents/Guardians, Sleep
Scientists have long recognized that getting enough sleep during childhood can benefit developing brains. However, the underlying brain mechanisms are not well understood. And although experts say that children ages 6 to 12 should get at least nine hours of sleep each...
by Dan DeMarle | Oct 12, 2022 | Aging, Brain Health
New research suggests that there are 12 factors that increase the risk of dementia, but measures can be taken to reduce this risk. Experts add excessive alcohol intake and head injury in mid-life, and exposure to air pollution in later life to list of key modifiable...