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Myth No. 1: We only use 10 percent of our brain.

Here's the truth: Brain imaging studies using PET scans and functional MRI show that any mentally complex activity uses many areas of the brain, and over a day, just about all of the brain gets a workout. More proof that the entire brain is crucial for daily life is the devastating impact of damage to even a small area of the brain.

November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Being aware of five simple facts about Alzheimer’s disease can extend the quality of life for patients and caregivers.

"Play therapy is an opportunity offered to the child to experience growth under the most favorable circumstances,” according to Virginia Axline. But play therapy is not play alone. The child is given the opportunity to play out the accumulated feelings of tension, insecurity, aggression, fear, bewilderment, and confusion in a safe, therapeutic setting.

Here are the top 10 ways to positively change your day: 1. Don’t blame others for making you unhappy. Take responsibility for making yourself happy.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Question: Should the city finance developers' costs for infrastructure?

Recently, I spoke to a group of professionals about addictions and although I knew the material well, I still noticed that for about 2 days before and up until 15 minutes into the presentation at the conference I had the butterflies or what others call a nervous stomach every time I thought about giving the presentation.

Let's get it on! Winning, after all, is the goal isn’t it? Do we really fight because we think "I want to lose this argument?"

If you pay attention to what is going on in your mind, you will find that there is a near-constant stream of chatter. Our brains seem to be talking, and engaging in commentary, all the time.

Loneliness involves a deep sense of isolation and disconnection from others, and it occurs when persons feel that they have no one with whom to share the joys and hardships of life.

Think back on your fondest Christmas memories: They are most likely about shared moments and experiences. Few people remember the gifts they gave or got last year, let alone last decade. But we do remember those special cookies only Mom knows how to make.

Studies have shown that memories are made from experiences. Experiences that are unique and meaningful have been shown to have lasting imprints in the brain versus short-term gratification of a thrill that last little more than a day or two. Ever wonder why kids can hardly recall what they got for Christmas a week later?