Add the Body Roundness Index (BRI) To Your Assessment Toolkit
The body roundness index (BRI) has been proposed as an alternative to BMI to provide a more accurate representation of body shape.
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BCIA Continuing Education Posts
The BioSource Faculty Explain Peer-Reviewed Science
BioSource Faculty
- Sep 8
- 12 min
Debunking the "Addictive Personality"
Research indicates that no single personality type is predisposed to addiction.
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BioSource Faculty
- Sep 4
- 10 min
The Thalamus Is More Than a Switchboard
The thalamus is far more than a switchboard.
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BioSource Faculty
- Sep 3
- 16 min
Decoding the Amygdala's Complex Functions
The amygdala plays a pivotal role in many emotional, cognitive, and motivational processes.
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BioSource Faculty
- Sep 2
- 14 min
The Basal Ganglia Are More Than a Motor Circuit
The basal ganglia are involved in psychopathology and a broad range of cognitive, affective, and motivational processes.
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BioSource Faculty
- Aug 25
- 10 min
Address MTHFR Gene Mutations to Treat Psychological Disorders More Effectively
Even with a folate-rich diet, those with MTHFR mutations may still struggle to get enough active folate.
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BioSource Faculty
- Aug 24
- 19 min
Functional Medicine: Addressing Root Causes for Lasting Health
Functional medicine is a patient-centered, science-based approach that aims to identify and address the root causes of disease.
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BioSource Faculty
- Aug 7
- 23 min
A Comprehensive Guide to HRV Myths
This review addresses 14 misconceptions regarding cardiovascular health, HRV measurement, and HRV biofeedback training.
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BioSource Faculty
- Aug 7
- 12 min
A Comprehensive Breathing Myths Guide
Breathing ensures healthy CO2 levels. The main functions of breathing are gas exchange and acid-base (pH) regulation.
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Fred Shaffer
- Jul 23
- 10 min
Dr. Rosenthal's Adolescent Migraine Case Study
This case study summarizes Dr. Saul Rosenthal's AAPB adolescent migraine case study.
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BioSource Faculty
- Jul 17
- 10 min
Is a Growling Dog Angry?
Our interpretations of animal emotions are deeply influenced by human perception and cultural constructs.
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BioSource Faculty
- Jul 16
- 13 min
Mastering Your Emotions
Barrett offers valuable insights into how emotions are constructed and how they can be effectively managed.
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BioSource Faculty
- Jul 16
- 12 min
The Origin of Feeling
Barrett argues that emotions are not innate reactions to stimuli but are constructed by the brain using basic psychological ingredients.
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BioSource Faculty
- Jul 16
- 10 min
The Myth of Universal Emotions
Barrett challenges the idea that emotions like fear or anger are universally recognized and expressed in similar ways.
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BioSource Faculty
- Jul 16
- 10 min
Emotions Are Constructed
Barrett argues that emotions are not hardwired responses but are actively constructed by the brain.
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BioSource Faculty
- Jul 16
- 9 min
The Search for Emotional "Fingerprints"
Barrett aims to dismantle the conventional wisdom that emotions are hardwired and universally expressed.
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BioSource Faculty
- Jul 15
- 9 min
You Have One Brain (Not Three)
Barrett challenges misconceptions about the brain's functions and explores our neural machinery's evolutionary history and true role.
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BioSource Faculty
- Jul 14
- 9 min
Our Brains Create Reality
Lisa Feldman Barrett challenges traditional perceptions of reality and emphasizes our brains' powerful role in constructing our experiences.
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BioSource Faculty
- Jul 14
- 10 min
Your Brain Works Secretly With Other Brains
From body budgeting and neural plasticity to the impact of social norms, our brains are intricately connected to the social world.
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BioSource Faculty
- Jul 14
- 9 min
Your Brain Predicts (Almost) Everything You Do
Barrett argues that the brain constantly makes predictions based on past experiences to guide future actions.
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