Month: October 2023

Why We Crave Sweets

You don’t have to be hungry to crave sweets. That’s the opinion of an expert who says that while true hunger is regulated by hormones triggered by the contents of our stomachs, food cravings can occur even when we’re full. That’s why we want that slice of pumpkin pie even… Read Full Article (External Site) […]

Published on October 31, 2023

Tai Chi Helps Seniors Counter Mild Cognitive Decline

The ancient art of tai chi, plus a modern twist, may help older adults reverse mild declines in brain power, a new clinical trial reveals. Researchers found that tai chi classes helped older adults improve their subtle problems with cognition (memory and thinking skills)…. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on October 31, 2023

Repeat After Me? Both Children With and Without Autism Commonly Align Their Language With That of Their Caregivers

Abstract Linguistic repetitions in children are conceptualized as negative in children with autism – echolalia, without communicative purpose – and positive in typically developing (TD) children – linguistic alignment involved in shared engagement, common ground and language acquisition. To investigate this apparent contradiction we analyzed spontaneous speech in 67 parent–child dyads from a longitudinal corpus […]

Published on October 31, 2023