Changes in the environment have shaped the development of our brain and the human body. A recent study however suggests that our different languages have also evolved through adaptations to the local environment. Researchers at the University of New Mexico and Laboratoire Dynamique du Langage-CNRS in France undertook a study looking at the relationship between […]
A Sprained Ankle May Have Lifelong Consequences
The key message here is not to ignore a twisted ankle. See your local doctor or a physiotherapist who can properly assess, treat and rehabilitate you and your injury. Everyone has sprained their ankle once, twice or even a few times. We have healed and recovered from the injury, returning to normal everyday activities. What if […]
Christmas Holiday Pragmatic Activities
The holiday season is fast approaching, however, just because we take time off from work and school, does not mean we should fall behind on the speech homework. Christmas is a great time to practice all of the little social niceties that people engage in around the holiday season and can be a great way […]
Pearson Announces New Editions of Speech and Language Assessments
The Goldman Fristoe Test of Articulation second edition is one of the most widely used formal speech assessments and Pearsons has announced that they will be releasing a third edition soon. In conjunction with the Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation (GFTA), the Khan-Lewis Phonological Analysis (KLPA) supplementary assessment will also be released. The updated features for both […]
Music listening habits tell about mental health
A new study reveals how the brain responds differently to different types of music, and reports that males who process negative emotions with music often have negative reactions to aggressive or sad music. Mental health is affected by emotion regulation, and poor emotion regulation has been linked to psychiatric mood disorders including depression. Music therapists […]
Lift your Christmas spirit with turkey!
Did you know that some of your common Christmas foods could actually assist in boosting your mood? It may not be the socialising alone that’s making you feel jolly – some properties in food can be extremely beneficial to mental health. What is tryptophan? Tryptophan is an essential amino acid. An essential amino acid is […]
