Bad parenting does not cause ADHD, but parent behaviors can bring out ADHD behaviors in children. Roughly half of parents of children with ADHD do not have a clear understanding of their child’s behaviors. Informed parents can effectively advocate for their ADHD child and celebrate their child's strengths. Does...

Benefits of Parent Education in Raising Children With ADHD

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are two of the most prevalent neurodevelopmental disorders. Despite their distinct diagnostic criteria, there is a notable clinical and genetic overlap between the two disorders. A new meta-analysis, published in The American Journal of Psychiatry, sought to investigate the neural...

ADHD and autism: New insights into their unique neural profiles

New research reveals that first-time fathers experience significant changes in their brain structure. The study, published in the journal Cerebral Cortex, found that fathers who felt a strong bond with their unborn child and planned to spend more time with their baby after birth showed notable decreases in certain areas of their brains. These changes were associated with both positive parenting behaviors and increased risks for sleep problems and mental health issues.

Fatherhood alters brain structure, increasing both bonding and mental health risks

Researchers at Mayo Clinic have defined criteria for a memory-loss syndrome in older adults that affects the brain’s limbic system and often is mistaken for Alzheimer’s disease. Limbic-predominant amnestic neurodegenerative syndrome, or LANS, progresses more slowly than Alzheimer’s disease and has a better prognosis, the scientists announced. Their...

Study highlights new type of memory loss often mistaken for Alzhemer’s in older adults

A meta-analytic study examining the associations between nature exposure and the cognitive performance of children and adolescents found no significant link between the two. However, a meta-analysis of 34 nature exposure experiments found that, overall, they did produce small improvements in attentive and executive functioning. The research was published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology.

Nature exposure might help restore cognitive capacities of children and adolescents

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects children in unique ways, influencing their social interactions, communication skills, and behaviors. Recognizing the early signs of autism can help parents seek timely intervention that could make a significant difference in their child’s development. Here, we explore these signs and provide insights on when to consider professional advice.

Early Signs of Autism in Children: What Parents Need to Know

When it comes to concerns about autism and food selectivity, many caregivers have questions that are both specific and challenging. The starting point to answering them is oftentimes the pediatrician, which is a great first step, except that most pediatricians aren’t equipped to deal with the complexity of feeding issues and autism. So, here are a few questions on this important topic and some starting points for answers from an expert in pediatric feeding disorders.

Autism and Feeding Therapy: 5 Things to Know

Caring for older adults with dementia is stressful, especially when they become physically or verbally aggressive, wander away from home, develop paranoia or hallucinations, engage in inappropriate or repetitive behaviors, or refuse to let caregivers help them. Upward of 95% of patients experience these neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia, which tend...

New Help for Dealing With Aggression in People With Dementia

A recent study published in Frontiers in Pediatrics has found that infants exposed to cannabis in the womb tend to exhibit improved language development by their first birthday. This surprising finding sheds light on the impacts of prenatal cannabis exposure on one aspect of early childhood neurodevelopment. However, experts advise that women avoid cannabis use during pregnancy due to known risks and unknown long-term effects.

Prenatal cannabinoid exposure appears to have a strange impact on early language development

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You may have seen some new ways to describe when someone is autistic and also has attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The terms “AuDHD” or sometimes “AutiADHD” are being used on social media, with people describing what they experience or have seen as clinicians. 

It might seem surprising these two conditions can co-occur, as some traits appear to be almost opposite. For example, autistic folks usually have fixed routines and prefer things to stay the same, whereas people with ADHD usually get bored with routines and like spontaneity and novelty. 

But these two conditions frequently overlap and the combination of diagnoses...

What is AuDHD? 5 important things to know when someone has both autism and ADHD

Whether a patient has a diagnosis of cPTSD, BPD, or some combination of both, treatment should be considered multifaceted and overlapping. Learn more in this Special Report article. SPECIAL REPORT: ANXIETY & STRESS DISORDERS. Although not outlined in the DSM-5-TR, complex posttraumatic stress disorder (cPTSD) has been identified as a...

What Is Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and How Does It Relate to Borderline Personality Disorder?

LONDON — Smoking may be the most influential factor in whether older adults go on to develop dementia. That’s the concerning takeaway from a groundbreaking study spanning 14 European countries. Researchers in London have found that when it comes to maintaining cognitive function as we age, the biggest impact may come from a single lifestyle choice: not smoking.

This bad habit may be the main reason people suffer cognitive decline

A survey of South Korean middle- and high-school students revealed that those with increased anxiety, depression, loneliness, and experience of violent treatment are more likely to become overdependent on their smartphones. Girls were more likely to develop this overdependence than boys. The paper was published in Scientific Reports. For adolescents...

Anxious, depressed, and lonely adolescents are more likely to be overdependent on their smartphones

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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We often run across people in our lives who either have a natural healing and calming energy to them and those who seem bent on ruining everything you set out to do whether they mean to or not. Astrology offers a complex and nuanced understanding of personality traits associated with each zodiac sign, attributing both positive and negative aspects to individuals' characters. Among these characteristics, some signs are often hailed for their healing abilities, bringing comfort, peace, and rejuvenation to those around them. Conversely, other signs may possess more destructive tendencies, challenging relationships and personal growth. This article explores the zodiac signs that are traditionally considered the most healing and the most destructive, offering insights into the dual nature of certain astrological influences.

The 6 Zodiac Signs That Can Either Heal or Destroy You

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A 19-year-old Lawrenceville man is in custody after allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor, according to a news release from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.

Teen arrested for kidnapping and molestation after Athens hit-and-runs

A recent study reveals unexpected effects of prenatal cannabis exposure on early language development in infants. The researchers found that infants exposed to cannabis in the womb showed improved language development by their first birthday. This discovery highlights an intriguing aspect of early childhood neurodevelopment, though experts caution against cannabis...

Prenatal cannabis exposure has unexpected effects on infant language

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

The brain undergoes significant development during childhood, and trauma can impact this development. Traumatic experiences in childhood can have neurological impacts, altering the functioning of the brain. Understanding how trauma impacts the brain can help clinicians better understand how and why symptoms present. A recent study published in Biological Psychiatry:...

How Childhood Trauma Can Impact the Brain

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

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Children and teens with ADHD struggle with object recognition memory

A new study published in Neuropsychology Review has revealed that children and adolescents diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) exhibit significantly poorer object recognition memory compared...

Children and teens with ADHD struggle with object recognition memory

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