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“Happy” Foods that Improve Your Mood
The old adage is true: you are what you eat. There have been numerous studies on how diet impacts mood and they all agree that the foods you eat affect the chemical composition of your brain, which in turn affects your mood. Food affects the release of neurotransmitters, the chemical signals that relays info between nerves. Neurotransmitters like dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine have all been linked to increased levels of alertness and energy. With the right combination of vitamins and nutrients in your diet, you can eat your way to a happier you.
Autism, SAT Tests, and the Coronavirus
Autism, SAT Tests, and the Coronavirus My child is a junior in high school who took his SAT exam in the fall (2019). What was the process like? Well, when he was a sophomore he took the PSAT, the practice SAT. This is standard for sophomores who want to attend college. He did fairly well…
Sensory Difficulties in People with Autism
I found this list very helpful in understanding how a person can measure another personʼs sensory difficulties. It looks like good explanation of sensory processing issues for a layperson. What are sensory difficulties? Difficulties with loud noises, smells, being hugged, walking on certain surfaces, and having certain foods in your mouth are some examples. People…
Tasty Taco Recipe For A Full Belly & Healthy Body
Want to know how you can stave off hunger?Go for balanced meals that include carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
Seven Parent-Approved Games Your Teens Should Be Playing
The first question most parents ask when it comes to teens and video games is whether the game is appropriate. Video games are often stereotyped as violent, but more and more of them are challenging that old association. Many games feature complex, nuanced storytelling. They educate players about important topics like free will, gender politics and self-expression, and teach skills like improved visual processing, problem solving and fortitude. A growing amount of research shows that …