Why Does Exercise Reduce Stress?
Most people struggle with their emotional health at some point in their lives. If we don’t take steps to care for our brain, stress can build up and eventually overwhelm us. If you have ever struggled with periods of anxiety or depression, someone may have...
Inside Schizophrenia Podcast: Traveling
In the latest installment of Inside Schizophrenia, the PsychCentral podcast discusses traveling with schizophrenia. Dr. Ileana Berman shares her thoughts on the episode: In this episode of Inside Schizophrenia, Laura Motta and Gabe Howard discuss how traveling is experienced by individuals with schizophrenia. An often...
Cognitive Research Study in Need of Participants
The Research on Affective Disorders and Development Lab at the University of Colorado Boulder is conducting a study on wellness and stress coping in a collegiate setting and educational environment. Dr. Ileana Berman discusses how CU Boulder students can participate: Everyone deals with stress differently,...
Read This Before You Cram For That Exam!
Students know that cramming for an exam isn’t the most effective way to learn. But, a vicious cycle of procrastination intertwined with obligations outside of school often leads to cramming — even though we know it’s not effective, longterm! Dr. Ileana Berman discusses the concept:...
Good News for Professionals in Office Settings!
In her most recent blog post, Cognitive Science Researcher, Dr. Ileana Berman discussed a recently discovered link between memory decline and work-related stress. Since then, an even more recent study suggests that a desk-based job may actually increase cognitive function. As it turns out, working...
Is work stressing you out? A new link to memory decline.
If your job is causing you physical stress, you may want to consider a career change… According to a recent cognitive science study, on-the-job stress can lead to memory decline and loss later in life. Dr. Ileana Berman touches on the topic: A study released...
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