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New research suggests three profiles of communication delays in early childhood

04.07.2019 Health Problems

Parenting books, magazines and apps are filled with tools to help parents keep track of their child’s developmental milestones. Parents are often particularly concerned about their child’s language and communication skills. But what does it mean if your child doesn’t meet these early milestones? New research published in the Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics suggests that repeated delays in […]

A typical communication pattern of people with Alzheimer’s disease

07.06.2018 Health Problems

Dementia in any form is a heartbreaking disease that can take away the capacity for thinking and making judgements. To save face, people with dementia often pretend to know answers to questions, even when they really don’t. This often hides the severity of the disease and exacerbates the fears and frustrations of the people who care for them. The act […]

Virtual world addresses problems of stroke-related communication condition

03.05.2018 Health Problems

A study from City, University of London has found that time spent in a virtual world called EVA Park can improve the communication skills of people with aphasia, a communication condition which results in loss of speech and difficulty with communication following a stroke. The new findings from the study also show that EVA Park users frequently experience laughter and […]

Drinking kefir may prompt brain-gut communication to lower blood pressure

25.04.2018 Health Problems

Drinking kefir may have a positive effect on blood pressure by promoting communication between the gut and brain. Kefir is a fermented probiotic milk beverage known to help maintain the balance of beneficial bacteria in the digestive system. Researchers will present their findings today at the American Physiological Society (APS) annual meeting at Experimental Biology 2018 in San Diego. Previous […]