Category Archives: Friday Facts

Friday Facts: Examining the Link between Folic Acid Levels and Negative Symptoms in Patients with Schizophrenia (Originally Published 11/6/2018)

Folic Acid deficiency is considered to play a role in patients with Schizophrenia. Serum or plasma concentration of folic acid is substantially lower in individuals with Schizophrenia than in the general population (Cao et al., 2016).   Mutations in key … Continue reading

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Friday Facts: Exercising in Winter Months (Originally Published 11/6/2018)

Ugh. It’s *that* time again…   As we begin to head into the winter months, it is important to consider how our exercise and fitness habits might change, and the benefits of exercising.   Exercise can be weather-dependent for many … Continue reading

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Friday Facts: Psychology for Dogs (Originally Published 11/6/2018)

For many dog parents, we all know the struggle of training new commands to puppies or new dogs. We might have tried different techniques, positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, verbal signs, or visual signs. However, there are many dogs for which … Continue reading

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Friday Facts: Screen Time Controls (Originally Published October 12, 2018)

When was the last time you looked at your phone? How recent was it? Do you remember what you were looking at or did you just check it out of habit?   Many technology companies are starting to come out … Continue reading

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Friday Facts: October is Depression Awareness Month (Original Post Date 10/8/2018)

As we start into the month of October, we typically think of the pumpkins, scary movies, trick ‘r treating, and costume parties. However, something that we should keep in mind is that it is also Depression Awareness Month. This should … Continue reading

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