Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) for Treatment of Depression and Pain
By Simon DuBois, Psychologist The idea that an electric current through the brain might improve its functioning isn’t new. The physician of Roman Emperor, Julius Caesar described how placing live torpedo electric fish over the scalp could relieve headaches (1) . Most people associate brain stimulation treatments with electro-convulsive therapy – a psychiatric […]
Quick Tips for Improving Brain Health
By Emily Holler With dementia on the rise in Australia and no known cure, it seems an opportune time to raise awareness of how to keep our precious brains healthy. With the right lifestyle choices and a few achievable changes to our routine we can not only offset the risk of cognitive decline as we […]
Sun Safety and the Importance of Vitamin D
By Emily Holler In Australia we’ve had the ‘slip, slop, slap’ mantra drummed into us all our lives and it’s no wonder with such alarming statistics relating to skin cancer: Approximately two in three Australians will be diagnosed with some form of skin cancer by the time they reach the age of 70 […]
