Different Types of OCD
The international OCD Foundation estimates that about 2 to 3 million adults in the United States have obsessive compulsive disorder. That is roughly one out of every hundred adults. It’s possible that you know someone in your own life with this condition. Did you know...
Myths and Facts About Schizophrenia
Many people have a lot of misconceptions about all sorts of mental illnesses. There is especially a lot of misinformation out there about schizophrenia. Dr. Ileana Berman is a cognitive science researcher. Throughout her 30+ year career, her work has largely focused on drawing connections...
EBV’s impact on cognitive function in schizophrenia
A theory has emerged that points to the Epstein-Barr virus as a potential cause of cognitive dysfunction in patients with schizophrenia. Dr. Ileana Berman discusses the recently published theory: An estimated 90% of the population will be infected with Epstein-Barr virus at some point in...
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,...
Parkinson’s disease, eye test & cognitive decline
As stated in Dr. Ileana Berman’s last blog post, researchers have uncovered clues to cognitive decline — in the eyes. Now, cognitive scientists are focusing more specifically on Parkinson’s-linked cognitive decline with the help of an eye test. Does Parkinson’s disease cause cognitive decline? According...
Cognitive clues in the eyes
According to a study recently published by Joslin Diabetes Center, the eyes may be an early indicator of cognitive decline. Dr. Ileana Berman, Cognitive Science Researcher, discusses the subject: It is widely believed that individuals with diabetes are more likely to develop cognitive disorders than...
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