CORONAVIRUS: PRACTICAL TIPS TO MANAGE STRESS
The world is pretty topsy-turvy right now because of COVID-19. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or stressed by it all, be reassured that this is a very normal response. However, it’s important to go easy on yourself and to take time for self-care.
CORONAVIRUS: RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN
Heya! It’s been a big week or two, with lots of changes all around us, at home, at school and even at the park. Some of us might have mixed feelings about these changes, some good feelings and some not so good
CORONAVIRUS: RESOURCES FOR PARENTS
Here at ANFI we thought we'd use this blog to guide parents through this tough time. We'll take you through how your child’s brain may be reacting during the coronavirus pandemic, and help you to respond in a brain smart way. Read full
Human connections bolsters the immune system
Don’t go to work. Don’t see your friends. Don’t visit your grandmother in a nursing home. Don’t bring food to your sister who works at a hospital. Don’t hold your wife’s hand while she gives birth. Don’t play together. Don’t
How stress can cause a fever
You are about to take the stage to speak in front of a large audience. As you wait, your heart starts to pound, your breathing quickens, your blood pressure rises and your palms sweat. These physiological responses are evolutionarily conserved
Study shows major gender differences in the human social brain
A team of researchers from Germany, the U.K., the U.S. and the Netherlands has found evidence showing that there are major gender differences in the human social brain. In their paper published in the journal Science Advances, the group describes how