Alexander Neumeister

A head injury can be any sort of injury to the brain, skull, or scalp. Head injuries range for a mild bump to a traumatic brain injury. Concussions are among the most common brain injury along with hematomas and hemorrhages.

Whether you are looking for health benefits or simply want to add a touch of elegance and natural appeal, more and more people are choosing to decorate their homes with plants. Plants are a great way to bring the nature of the outdoors in, add color, shape, and bring life into any room. Like artwork, plants are a powerful tool when decorating your living space and can be used as a major feature or accent pieces throughout your home. Here are a few styling and design ideas when decorating your...

Many times post-traumatic stress and post-traumatic stress disorder are used interchangeably. Though they have overlapping symptoms, they are two different conditions. Both conditions are associated with feeling afraid, nervous, avoiding activity or places that are a remembrance of a traumatic event, and nightmares. The difference becomes significant with the intensity of the symptoms, the duration, and the treatment.

Though there are differences in both PTS and PTSD, they are both caused by trauma and help should be sought out to deal with both conditions. Find a family member or a friend to help you get through these tough times and if it comes to the point where medical attention is needed, go to your healthcare provider.

Alexander Neumeister, psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and avid gardener, shares tips for gardening in the fall.

Alexander Neumeister shares tips for coping with seasonal affective disorder

Alexander Neumeister shares tips for coping with seasonal affective disorder

At first glance, the neuroscience and psychology seem like very similar disciplines. In essence, they both deal with the brain…but what sets them apart? As it turns out, there is a lot of nuance between the two, and the differences lie in which questions we want to answer. In today’s blog, we’ll be covering the differences between neuroscience and psychology.
Psychologists study the mind in order to understand human behaviour. On the other hand, neuroscientists study the nervous system and br...

The weather may be cooling down, but that doesn’t mean that fall brings an end to gardening! Fall is the perfect season to clean up those garden beds, manage soils, and plant your spring-blooming bulbs. A little tender loving care, and your fall garden prep can help to ensure a bountiful garden by the time spring rolls around.
New Plants
Fall is the time to put spring bulbs in the ground and plant some cool season plants to brighten up the garden. Chrysanthemums, asters, and pansies are all g...

Millennials are known for being the generation of movers and shakers. As much as the media likes to rag on them for their ability to kill every industry they touch, there is a grain of truth in that Millennials are redefining the way we do business. As they become the largest demographic in the American workforce by 2020, it is no wonder that their influence is growing. Statistics from the Pew Research Center in 2018 showed that Millennials made up about one -third of the workforce, a number ...

When children need diagnostic testing, their special needs as patients can complicate treatment. Depending on the age of a child, parents and doctors may face a lack of linguistic or cognitive skills, emotional stages that need to be addressed, and the ever-shifting nature of a child’s understanding as they move through growth stages.

Philanthropy should never be something that an individual does after they become rich or successful. On the contrary, it should be something that every person does on some level, regardless of what their individual financial state is.

Opera houses exhibit the culture and tradition of some of the world’s most famous cities. Many of the structures boast exquisite design and craftsmanship from centuries ago. The architectural appeal of the buildings attracts numerous guests each year who delight in experiencing the amazing visual features. There are many opera houses worldwide that are worthy of a visit.
La Scala-Milan, Italy
The magnificent Teatro alla Scala was constructed in 1778. The interior boasts four tiers of seating....

The brain is by far the most complicated puzzle in the human body. It’s always been very mysterious. Aristotle, for example, thought the brain helps cool the heart. Over time, of course, doctors have come to know much more about the brain. Some very recent innovations are helping scientists understand the brain better than ever before.
Big data has changed the way medical science works today. For example, with the expansion of storage and processing capacities, it costs less than ever before ...