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02/23/2026

The 20-year study had over 2,800 adults who were around the age of 74 at the study's outset undertake different brain training regimens.

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02/19/2026

While trauma therapy will always encourage the mending of relationships, that may not be possible for everyone.

Trauma therapy focuses on helping survivors deal with and overcome past traumas. Many times, these traumas stem from childhood or have familial connections. It's not uncommon for people to enter trauma therapy having alr...

02/11/2026

Putting aside other potential risk factors - researchers found that women who experienced this kind of trauma were more than twice as likely to suffer depression later in life.

Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses in the world with a long list of risk factors. Now, researchers have added a risk factor to that list––predominately affecting women.

02/01/2026

Experts reviewed 151 studies containing 58,534 participants that examined 30 different antidepressants.

The physiological side effects of antidepressants have long been observed, but a recently published systemic review found that different antidepressants have significantly different physiological effects.

01/13/2026

Chances are, we've all lied to ourselves at one point or another, and oftentimes, we know we are trying to deceive ourselves because we also know the truth.

Lying to others is something we are taught not to do from a very young age. However, have you ever been taught not to lie to yourself?

01/05/2026

Try the illusion out for yourself!

Did you know that most optical illusions rely on the difference in perception between your central and peripheral vision? A newly discovered optical illusion allows most people to experience the difference in color recep...

01/01/2026

It's that time of year again! Here are some tips to help you stay the course and achieve your goals in the new year.

As the new year gets underway, many people have set resolutions or goals for themselves to tackle in the coming year. "New Year, New Me" is what people often say at the turn of the year, but the truth is, you can't becom...

12/23/2025

Ever wondered why certain songs seem to get everybody on the dance floor at a party?

Picture this, you're at a wedding and the dance floor is less than energized. Suddenly, the DJ drops a classic song that was popular when the bride and groom's cohort were in high school and the dance floor is instantly ...

12/15/2025

Across the nation, including right here in New Hampshire, many schools have begun banning the use of cell phones during the school day.

12/09/2025

What if you could still squeeze in some fitness without needing an hour in the gym?

You've been there before. You have a gym membership, and you really want to be healthier and more active. Yet, after working an 8-hour shift, commuting an hour home and still being faced with the prospect of making dinne...

12/05/2025

According to researchers, the three main sources of air pollution that affect cognitive health are nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter with diameters of 2.5 microns or less, along with black carbon produced by wildfires, diesel engines and wood stoves.

Most people know that airborne pollution can have many negative health outcomes––from asthma to certain types of cancer––and it seems an increased risk of dementia may be added to that list.

11/27/2025

The Goodwin Counseling Services team wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!