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A widely used over-the-counter supplement, frequently turned to by millions of older adults to manage joint pain and support mobility, has been linked to a potentially concerning outcome in individuals already struggling with early cognitive impairment. Researchers at the University of Florida have uncovered evidence suggesting that the use of glucosamine is associated with a…
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By Cheryl Hall June 23, 2026 For many professionals in the healthcare sector, the feeling of being overlooked by the broader clinical team is a recurring, if frustrating, experience. As an occupational therapist (OT), I have certainly felt this sentiment firsthand, finding myself navigating a landscape where the specific value of my discipline is sometimes…
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In the rapidly evolving field of pediatric speech-language pathology, the challenge of fostering genuine social connection has long been a focal point for educators, therapists, and families alike. A new initiative from Speech and Language Kids (SLK) seeks to address this by introducing a series of comprehensive, evidence-based curriculums designed to provide a structured pathway…
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In classrooms, therapy clinics, and family living rooms, adults are increasingly turning to a social-emotional learning framework known as the "Size of the Problem" to help children make sense of everyday challenges. Developed as a practical tool for strengthening executive functioning and self-regulation, the approach teaches children how to categorize the scale of an obstacle…
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Wisdom has a way of intercepting us when we least expect it. For one clinical psychologist practicing in Cambridge, Massachusetts, a moment of profound reflection began on a busy urban thoroughfare, mere feet from a park bench temporarily requisitioned as a home by a local homeless man. Scrawled across a piece of cardboard was a…
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A grueling leg day at the gym is often viewed as a test of sheer willpower, requiring intense physical output and mental fortitude. However, according to a recent study published in Frontiers in Physiology, the key to unlocking extra repetitions may not lie in a new supplement or an expensive piece of equipment, but in…
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For occupational therapists, the decision to specialize in geriatric care is more than a career move; it is an entry into one of the most dynamic and rapidly expanding sectors of modern healthcare. As the global demographic landscape shifts, with the population of individuals aged 65 and older representing the fastest-growing cohort worldwide, the role…
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Educators, pediatric occupational therapists, and vision specialists have a new array of curated resources designed to address foundational visual processing challenges in children. A comprehensive round-up of specialized workbooks and therapy tools has been highlighted to support visual perception, visual motor integration, and ocular motor control in school, clinic, and home environments. From foundational visual…
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When surveying the current landscape of scientific knowledge regarding human potential, the traditional definitions of giftedness and genius face a profound reckoning. Psychological science increasingly demonstrates that possessing an unusually high IQ or displaying exceptional ability during childhood does not automatically chart a direct course toward historical eminence. Instead, scholars in the field of talent…
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For generations, the popular understanding of the human brain has been framed as a psychological tug-of-war. We are often told that our choices are the result of a constant conflict between reason and emotion—a battle between the modern, advanced neocortex responsible for logic, and an ancient, primitive "lizard brain" that dictates our base instincts. This…
