Please join top researchers and leaders in the movement to create Neuro Nurturing Ecosystems in support of maternal, infant, family and community health TODAY, March 14th, for an information-packed webinar co-sponsored, in part, by PACEs Connection and its fiscal sponsor, the National Prevention Science Coalition. REGISTER now to attend this free webinar, the second in a series that has received scores of five-star reviews. National leaders in early relational health, health equity, and more...

This article summarizes the research on expressive writing and suggests that incorporating neuroscience-based strategies can improve its effectiveness.

Prediabetes is a diagnosed medical condition where individuals have elevated blood sugar levels, but are not elevated enough to give a diagnosis of diabetes (Cervoni, 2023). Approximately 96 million Americans have prediabetes, and 80% are asymptomatic (Cervoni, 2023). Symptoms associated with prediabetes include polydipsia, pollakiuria, hyperphagia, refractive error, asthenia, neuropathy, chronic disease, and chronic non-healing wounds (Cervoni, 2023). Prediabetes can be reversed by taking...

To read more of Joshua Shavit's article, please click here, Groundbreaking study reveals the impact of social media likes on mental health . Social media feedback significantly impacts young people’s mood and mental health. New research uncovers the need for digital literacy and platform reforms. ( CREDIT: Getty Images ) © The Brighter Side of News Growing up in today’s world means navigating a reality deeply intertwined with social media . For many young people aged 15 to 24, this...

Making his encore appearance with us, join us in welcoming Matt Bennett in his second feature with our Growing as a Community series. Building upon the foundations set during his prior event, he will lead a dynamic workshop tailored for healthcare leaders at UC Davis Health introducing a variety of personal and organizational strategies for cultivating wellness and resilience within the healthcare industry. He will offer a refresher on key points made during his original presentation, but we...

Making his encore appearance with us, join us in welcoming Matt Bennett in his second feature with our Growing as a Community series. Building upon the foundations set during his prior event, he will lead a dynamic workshop tailored for healthcare leaders at UC Davis Health introducing a variety of personal and organizational strategies for cultivating wellness and resilience within the healthcare industry. He will offer a refresher on key points made during his original presentation, but we...

After a difficult childhood, many effective strategies can facilitate recovery and elevate mood and brain health.

*Editors note: Below, please find two new articles featured in JAMA. They are open access and fully available to the public. These will be available soon in our ever growing Resource Center. Thank you - Rafael Maravilla Food Insecurity in Pregnancy, Receipt of Food Assistance, and Perinatal Complications By Rana F. Chehab, Lisa A. Croen, Barbara A. Laraia, et al., January 23, 2025 Key Points Question Is food insecurity in pregnancy associated with perinatal complications and do these...

Shame is common to the human condition but ACEs heighten shame in many harmful ways. Denying shame prevents us from healing it. The solution lies in bringing shame out into the light of day and making it an ally.

Although the challenges can be greater for survivors of ACEs, developing emotional intelligence is vital for successful, satisfying living. Emotional intelligence begins with self-awareness and understanding eight key principles.