Brandywine Valley Counseling Center

08/25/2025

Uh oh - are you actually an INFJ?

Personality tests like Myers-Briggs promise insight and self-discovery but often fall short of scientific reliability.

08/13/2025

Anxiety isn't all the brain's fault - now we can blame the gut as well!🤓

A large-scale study has found that unusually strong coordination between brain activity and the stomach’s slow, rhythmic waves may signal greater mental distress.

08/12/2025

Could B-vitamins be a help in Parkinson's treatment?

Researchers have suspected for some time that the link between our gut and brain plays a role in the onset of Parkinson's disease.

08/06/2025

Can you teach a person empathy? Read on for an interesting study!

Empathy isn't just innate — it can be trained by associating another person’s happiness with personal rewards.

08/04/2025

Happy Monday! You've got this!!

07/31/2025

Wondering what makes us fall asleep? Scientists may have figured it out!

New research shows mitochondria in neurons track energy stress to trigger sleep, revealing potential treatments.

07/28/2025

Could long covid symptoms be linked to gut health? Interesting implications for how to possibly treat long covid!

A groundbreaking study using AI has revealed how ME/CFS disrupts critical connections between the immune system, gut microbiome, and metabolism.

07/10/2025

Study shows that the type of exercise you do can make a difference on how it affects your mental health. Who's up for Zumba?! 😁

A new study reveals that the mental health benefits of exercise depend not just on the amount of physical activity, but also on the context in which it occurs.

07/07/2025

Turns out adult brains can grow new neurons! This is great news in so many areas of neurology and psychology!

Adult brains grow new neurons, and scientists have finally pinpointed where they come from

07/03/2025

You may want to have a talk with your child about the importance of finding good sources, especially for mental health information. Knowledge is power!

A new study found that exposure to misinformation about ADHD on the platform reduced students’ factual knowledge but increased their confidence in that knowledge.

07/01/2025

If we want restful sleep, I guess we may need to re-think the "warm glass of milk before bed" thing...

A new study links lactose intolerance and food sensitivities to disrupted sleep and frequent nightmares.

06/24/2025

Looking for something to spice up your walking routine? Maybe try Japanese Walking!

"Japanese walking" is a low impact exercise protocol that may help improve cardiometabolic health. Also known as interval walking training (IWT), this low-impact workout is accessible to people of all ages and fitness levels.