Reflection is an integral component of the human mind. We reflect on memories that make us smile, laugh, cry or regret. Some of our deepest desires and fears live in the way we reflect back on our memories in the…
For Eric Stivers, becoming a physical therapist was not a straightforward path, but rather the result of an epiphany that came at the right moment. Originally a chemistry major in college, Eric knew he wanted to pursue something in science,…
Understanding the Grandparent Effect When people talk about child development, the focus usually stays on parents, schools, maybe peers. Grandparents are there, but often treated as secondary figures, more sentimental than influential. That assumption does not quite hold up when…
As the seasons change and summer approaches, our schedules tend to shift. For high school and college students, it’s a time of major transition—moving back home, starting summer jobs, or preparing for the next academic step. It is also the…
April is National Donate Life Month, an annual observance to raise awareness about the importance of organ, eye, and tissue donation, and to honor the generosity of donors and their families who have given the gift of life to others.…
Many of us are bursting with energy and enthusiasm in our younger years, often prioritizing clean diets, exercise, and fitness routines to look good and feel strong. While awareness and education around the significance of wellness, health and exercise has…
When people begin to notice small changes in memory or thinking, it can be difficult to tell what is normal and what is not. Forgetting a name or misplacing keys happens to most people, especially with age. Mild cognitive impairment…
Deep Dive Into Slime Molds Slime molds have been of great interest to memory researchers. Taxonomically speaking, these organisms are single-celled eukaryotes from the Protista kingdom. This means they do not have a brain, nor are they a fungus, animal,…
For Stuart Markus, music has always lived at the intersection of performance and connection; it’s where the craft of playing meets the joy of reaching people in a way words alone can’t. Whether he is playing a familiar Sinatra tune…
Explaining Oneirology Have you ever been curious to learn more about dreams? Why do we dream? What do they represent? If so, oneirology may be of interest to you! Oneirology is the scientific field of dreams in relation to brain…
