Therapeutic Resources Blog
Never Too Young: Pediatricians Say Parents Should Read To Infants
July 17, 2014
Children whose parents read to them get a head start on language skills and literacy, as well as lovely cuddle time with Mom or Dad. But many children miss out on that experience, with one-third of children starting kindergarten without the language skills they need to learn to read. Read More »
From McDonald’s To Organic Valley, You’re Probably Eating Wood Pulp
July 16, 2014
Do not be alarmed, but you may be eating wood pulp. Or at least an additive that started out as wood. If you buy shredded cheeses, including brands such as Organic Valley and Sargento, or hit the drive-through at McDonald's for a breakfast sandwich or a smoothie, or douse some ribs with bottled barbecue sauce, there's likely some cellulose that's been added to your food. Read More »
Pentagon spurs new work on a brain implant to aid memory problems
July 15, 2014
It sounds like science fiction: A device that can be surgically installed in the brain to help form, store and recall memories. But the Pentagon is betting tens of millions of dollars that so-called neuroprosthetics will someday be used by victims of traumatic brain injuries and other conditions to overcome memory problems. Read More »
Is exercise work or play? Weight gain or loss depends on your answer.
July 14, 2014
A new study delves into one of the great mysteries of diet, exercise and weight loss: why, when you've started a grueling exercise regimen in a bid to shape up, it's common to gain, not lose weight. Read More »