“Coherence”, a measure of the consistency of wave phenomena, is often used in the context of the heart beat. Here, it can pertain to the beat itself, i.e. the physical consistency of consecutive beats where each beat is a wave, or it can pertain to the longer term cycle of variation in the heart beat. Note […]
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New Neurofeedback For ADHD Book Released (With Exclusive Discount Code)
The book, “Neurofeedback And State Regulation In ADHD: A Therapy Without Medication,” by Werner Van den Bergh, M.D. received official publication on October 25, 2010. This is a timely book in light of the recent finding that “Neurofeedback for ADHD Achieves A ‘Level 5 – Efficacious and Specific’ Efficacy Rating.” Check the end of this […]
COHERENCE – The Big Picture
In physics, “coherence” is a complex measure of wave phenomena. Specifically, its a measure of the correlation between all of the physical properties of waves, e.g., amplitude, phase, and frequency. If two perfectly “coherent” waves collide, waves that are exact in every respect, they will negate each other perfectly, this “stationary interference” being proof positive […]
Violent TV Or Video Games Desensitizes Teenagers And May Promote Aggressive Behavior
Watching violent films, TV programs, or video games desensitizes teenagers, blunts their emotional responses to aggression and potentially promotes aggressive attitudes and behavior, according to new research published online today in the Oxford Journal Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience (Tuesday 19 October). Although previous research has suggested that people can become more aggressive and desensitized […]
There’s An Elephant In The Room – It’s Called “Essential Hypertension”
Hypertension is of epidemic proportions affecting 29% of the US population 18 and older and 67% of those over 60 years of age, making it one the single largest health concerns. [Data from NHANES 2005-2006, summarized in the January 2008 issue of the NCHS Data Brief].
Stressed-Out Mothers May Worsen Their Child’s Asthma
Mothers who are often angry or irritated and those who suppress their emotional expressions can worsen the severity of their children’s asthma symptoms, especially when the children are younger. Researchers writing in BioMed Central’s open access journal BioPsychoSocial Medicine studied 223 mothers for a year,investigating how their stress levels, coping styles. and parenting styles were […]
Heartbreak Puts the Brakes On Your Heart
Social rejection is not just emotionally upsetting; it also upsets your heart. A new study finds that being rejected by another person makes your heart rate drop for a moment. The study is published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science.
Preorder Discount For Upcoming Book – Neurofeedback And State Regulation In ADHD: A Therapy Without Medication
BMED Press, a sister company of BMED Report, just announced a soon to be released book, Neurofeedback and State Regulation in ADHD: A Therapy Without Medication by Werner Van den Bergh, M.D. The book will be available in October 2010. Get over to BMED Press by October 5 to receive a 20% pre-order discount. Readers […]
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