How Stress and School Pressure Affect Your Brain Being a teenager is exciting, but it can also be stressful. Between schoolwork, friends, social media, and thinking about the future, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. Stress does not just affect your mood; it can also change how your brain works. What Happens in Your Brain When You Are Stressed Your brain is still growing during your teen years. The parts that help you make decisions, control your emotions, and think clearly a

Introduction Alzheimer's Disease is frequently casually referred to, but very little can be said to truly grasp the extent of the effects it has on the brain. It is more than just being unable to recall the names of things or being unaware of the time. It is a condition in which the brain literally dismantles a working means of communication. According to Mayo Clinic, Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia, accounting for the vast majority of dementia cases. It begi

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Introduction In today's world, technology has become a constant presence; it’s almost hard to imagine teen life without it. Teens use...

Introduction Let’s be honest, sleep often feels like the ultimate luxury. Between school, homework, sports, social life, and scrolling...

Why Stress Matters for Teens Tests. Sports practice. College applications. Friend drama. Family responsibilities. Many teens feel like...

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Introduction Feeling overwhelmed? You aren’t the only one.  The American Institute of Stress reports in article “Stress in Teens and...

Hello and welcome to the HEAL Blog! In this blog post, we're going to talk about something that everyone has probably already heard of...

Hello and welcome to The HEAL Blog! Did you know that 1 in 5 teens has a diagnosed mental health disorder? And that nearly 60% of...