Sentences with phrase «other cognitive conditions»

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In America and abroad, the condition (and other dementia and cognitive decline conditions) are expected to balloon in the coming decades — an ironic side effect of growing life expectancy across the globe.
(Hofmann, it should be noted, has ties to a competing business model of sorts: He advises a startup called SilverCloud that markets online cognitive behavioral therapy programs for anxiety and other conditions.)
However, Whitehead's readiness to exploit other aspects of Bradley's theory is indicated by the way he goes about extricating feeling from its entanglement in substance - quality categories; for it is the functional role which Bradley accords to feeling in the objectification of objects that Whitehead takes up, transforming it into something far beyond the strictly - demarcated cognitive condition which it was for Bradley himself.
A 1999 critique of primate mirror self - recognition studies in the journal Animal behavior said that differences between species could be due to the conditions in which they were reared, and that it was premature to speculate as to how the skill relates to other cognitive abilities, such as inferring the mental states of others.
«Our partnership with families who have a child with Down syndrome and our investment in a comprehensive clinical data and biorepository will continue to provide resources to study not only heart defects, but also other Down - syndrome associated medical conditions such as cognitive function, leukemia, and dementia,» says co-author Stephanie Sherman, PhD, professor of human genetics at Emory University School of Medicine.
«The results suggest that we should expect that women demonstrate relative strength in particular cognitive functions while men in others, even in societies with higher living conditions and more gender equal educational opportunities,» explains Weber.
«The remote delivery of an at - home test and findings of cognitive benefit may also be generalizable to other neurological conditions in which cognitive function is compromised.»
Rather than merely a cumulative effect, Meyer says, the two conditions appeared to act in synergy, increasing anxiety behaviors in the mice as well as damaging their performance on tests for associative memory and other basic cognitive skills associated in people with a range of neurological disorders, including schizophrenia.
Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain syndrome that can be accompanied by — and perhaps related to — other physical and mental conditions that include fatigue, cognitive impairment, irritable bowel syndrome and sleep disturbance.
The goal is to see whether a behavioral intervention that is based on providing performance feedback can effectively reduce levels of cognitive fatigue, a finding that would have implications for individuals with other types of neurological conditions who are affected by disabling fatigue.
In particular, common neurological conditions such as stroke, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and other chronic neurodegenerative diseases, age - related cognitive impairment, epilepsy, mood disorders and schizophrenia call for new therapeutic strategies.
While SCI might be the precursor of more significant memory loss later, it also has been connected to other conditions that may make cognitive functioning more difficult but are not actual impairments in cognition.
Major Neurocognitive Disorder is diagnosed when disturbance of a single cognitive ability is severe enough to interfere with independence, and the disturbance is not caused by drug use, delirium, or various other medical or psychiatric conditions.
If you have a family history of mild cognitive decline or any other neurological conditions (or are experiencing any of these symptoms yourself) a ketogenic diet, MCTs, and possibly certain ketone supplements should be on your radar.
«Given the high content of certain specific polyphenols in the juice blend, the increased antioxidant protection [in the body] after consumption of the juice blend, and the anti-inflammatory capacity in vitro, further research is warranted to evaluate whether juice blend consumption may provide reversal of risk markers in subjects with conditions such as arthritis, obesity, chronic viral diseases, cardiovascular disease and compromised cognitive function, as well as other conditions associated with chronic inflammation,» wrote lead author Gitte Jensen from Holger NIS Inc., a contract research laboratory.
Other studies showed that cognitive impairments and function, sleep disorders, mood disturbances, age related erectile dysfunction, deteriorating physical conditions and body composition were all associated with low GH levels within the body.
At a symposium on berry health benefits, there have been reports that eating blueberries and other similar fruits like cranberries may improve the cognitive deterioration occurring in Alzheimer's disease and other conditions of aging.
Cognitive impairment, addiction, Parkinson's disease, panic attacks, seizures and many other conditions are also associated with abnormally low gamma - aminobutyric acid activity.
It's very interesting to us that many patient populations (from psychiatric conditions like depression to other populations like traumatic brain injury and neurogeneration) show issues in similar domains dependent on this cognitive control, so we're exploring the potential of the technology in various populations to see where we have the most impact on patients.
But if the vet finds that there are no other medical conditions with a blood test or x-rays, you can conclude your dog or cat likely has cognitive dysfunction and suffering from normal aging.
Although about 30 % of cats between the ages of 11 - 14 (and more than 50 % of cats over 15) develop cognitive dysfunction, diagnosing the problem first requires ruling out other medical conditions.
Senior dogs may show changes in their appetite and eating cycle — this could be due to cognitive changes, underlying medical conditions, altered metabolism, and changes in their sleep - wake cycle, and other habits.
Positive, humane and science based techniques are used to help her patients feel comfortable and safe, while addressing conditions such as separation anxiety, aggression, compulsive disorders, cognitive dysfunction, elimination disorders, and other underlying medical issues.
Since aging cats may experience physical changes such as hearing or vision loss, painful joints or other diseases, it can be difficult to determine if a behavioral change is due to a cognitive decline or is a symptom of an underlying physical condition.
Often, the condition is diagnosed after other causes of incontinence such as infection, cystitis (bladder inflammation) and canine cognitive dysfunction are ruled out.
The Nasher Museum Café is a Purple Table restaurant, trained to serve and cater to individuals with Alzheimer's disease, Dementia, Autism, PTSD, hearing or vision impairments and other physical and cognitive conditions that may require special accommodations.
Cognitive behavioral therapy, which is also used to treat anxiety, depression, eating disorders and other mental health conditions, would probably help cyberchondriacs, but no one has studied its effectiveness, Fergus said.
Babies with low birthweight — under 5.5 pounds — are at risk for respiratory conditions, cognitive and developmental delays, and other long - term health complications.
Exclusion criteria were insomnia caused by disease or medication, sleep apnea, regular use of hypnotic or psychotropic medication, current psychotherapy, presence of major depression or other serious psychiatric conditions, or confirmed cognitive impairment.
The purpose of the trial is to evaluate the efficacy of using a family - based treatment program (Behaviour Exchange Systems Training; BEST Plus) versus a standard cognitive - behavioural individual treatment program for the youth, (Self Help for Alcohol / Other Drug problems and DEpression — Youth; SHADEY CBT), versus receiving both the family and the CBT intervention (COMBINED condition).
As a health psychologist, she assists individuals and their families to cope with the cognitive, emotional, physical and behavioral changes associated with chronic pain, cardiac problems, cancer, insomnia and other medical conditions, as well as post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions
Monson and coauthors conducted a randomized controlled trial of the effects of cognitive - behavioral conjoint therapy delivered to patients with PTSD and their significant others to simultaneously treat PTSD symptoms and enhance relationship satisfaction, compared with a wait - list condition.
Objective To compare cognitive - behavioral conjoint therapy for PTSD (a manualized couple therapy delivered to patients with PTSD and their significant others to simultaneously treat PTSD symptoms and enhance relationship satisfaction) with a wait - list condition.
In particular, the AMA believes it is possible to isolate particular health issues (mental health conditions, alcohol and other drug use, substance abuse disorders, and cognitive disabilities are the focus of this report card) as among the most significant drivers of the imprisonment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and target them as health issues as a part of an integrated approach to also reduce imprisonment rates.
Dispositional praise positively affected cognitive, affective and behavioral outcomes; other conditions did not.
We pooled the results of randomised trials to see whether cognitive behaviour therapy is superior to other conditions in the treatment of childhood and adolescent depressive disorders.
Is trauma - focused cognitive behavioural therapy (TF - CBT) feasible and effective in young children with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other comorbid conditions?
So, on the one hand, overweighing rewards associated with certain activities, including gambling itself, can heighten mood and sometimes increase recklessness, consistent with reports that gambling behaviour has a mood regulatory purpose in affected individuals.4 On the other hand, failure to properly balance the impact of rewards and punishment, and the interdiction of cognitive biases including «illusions of control» over the outcomes of probabilistic processes5 may lead to behaviour with consequences that destabilise mood, worsen clinical condition, or increase the risk of relapse.
Research shows not only that several major approaches — including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT); acceptance and commitment therapy; interpersonal, family, and even short - term psychodynamic therapy — are successful stand - alone treatments for depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and other conditions, but that therapy significantly boosts outcomes for clients already taking meds for severe mental illnesses, including bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
Dr. Fuller has professionally trained patients and medical professionals for federally backed programs like Look AHEAD and C.O.R.E., on topics including overeating issues, cognitive - behavioral interventions in a primary care practice for obesity management, social support during lifestyle changes for people with diabetes and other chronic health conditions, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), techniques for relaxation, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), and motivational interviewing.
He has presented on Lifestyle Change, Motivation, Procrastination, Successful Communication with Family Members, Time Management and Organization, Using Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) in the Management of Diabetes and other Chronic Health Conditions, Cross-cultural Universals, Behavior Modification, and Effective Anger Management.
Participants will be randomly allocated to one of two cognitive training conditions: (1) the intervention group (cognitive training specifically focused on executive functioning) or (2) the control group (cognitive training focusing on other cognitive abilities).
Dr. Becker is a licensed clinical child psychologist in the state of Oregon and specializes in providing evidence based psychoeducational, neurodevelopmental, and neuropsychological assessments to evaluate for intellectual disabilities, ADHD, Learning Disorders, cognitive impairment due to brain injury, epilepsy, and other medical conditions / treatment in children ages 2 - 25.
Dr. Fuller has given professional trainings for federally funded programs such as C.O.R.E. and Look AHEAD to medical professionals and patients on such topics as Cognitive - Behavioral Interventions for Obesity Management in a Primary Care Practice; Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Motivational Interviewing, Relaxation Techniques, and Social Support for Lifestyle Change in Patients with Diabetes and other Chronic Health Conditions; and Overcoming Overeating.
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