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…
Can you inherit schizophrenia from a family member?
Dr. Ileana Berman, cognitive researcher, discusses how genetic predisposition can impact an individual’s likelihood of developing schizophrenia: The simple answer to ‘is schizophrenia hereditary?’ is simple: Yes. Years of confirmed research suggest that yes, you can inherit schizophrenia from a family member. But it’s not…
Parasite Found in Cat Litter Linked to Cognitive Conditions
Can cat litter cause an individual to develop a cognitive condition? According to a new study published by neuroscience journal, Glia — it’s possible. Cognitive Science Researcher, Dr. Ileana Berman taps into the study that links a parasite found in cat litter to the development of…
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