Fred Shaffer

Professor of Psychology at Truman State University

[Fred Shaffer @fredricshaffer]

Cortisol is rhythmic and clinically meaningful only in context. New blog unpacks myths clinicians still believe — timing, meds, comorbidities, and validated testing matter. Read: https://t.co/NIl61Kj3Vy #Cortisol #MedTwitter #Endocrinology

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CGM as biofeedback — not surveillance. For Type 2 diabetes, behavioral health clinicians can turn glucose patterns into safer, psychologically informed decisions and reduce distress. Read more: https://t.co/0ZUDUFZNw3 #CGM #Diabetes #MentalHealth #Biofeedback

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Is willpower really a limited resource? Our latest post busts the willpower myth and offers smarter ways to build lasting habits. Read here: https://t.co/4Gue0VVBZY

#Willpower #Psychology #Habits

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How does chronic low‑grade inflammation affect biomarkers, glucose variability, and the heart–brain axis? New long-read breaks down the mechanisms and clinical implications. Read it: https://t.co/nTnuv4FVNg #inflammation #biomarkers #health #glucose

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New findings: while you sleep your brain changes fluid flow to wash away waste — a nightly housekeeping system crucial for memory and brain health. Read more: https://t.co/mh3nJPCz1G

#SleepScience #Neuroscience #BrainHealth

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How do the heart, brain & gut coordinate to keep us stable through stress? Learn about the shared nerves, immune signals, and hormones behind allostasis. Read more: https://t.co/IZM3y7sGwD #neuroscience #gutbrain #hearthealth #allostasis

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New findings: adults with autism may be ~2.6× more likely to develop early-onset dementia. What this means for research and caregiving. Read more: https://t.co/BNLpG9dn2d #Autism #Dementia #Alzheimers #Health

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Resilience = brain network reorganization after stress. The recovery window reveals regulatory capacity more than the initial distress spike. Read Fred Shaffer's full post: https://t.co/lNyBEefJxF #Resilience #Neuroscience #MentalHealth

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Sample drift can erode ADHD assessment accuracy when the clinical sample differs from training data. Learn how to spot drift and steps to safeguard diagnosis. Read: https://t.co/ZCZCT7oYVV #ADHD #PsychAssessment #MentalHealth

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Want a mental edge in precision sports? Neurofeedback can sharpen focus and motor control when it matters most. Read more: https://t.co/RGFVBUwRtR #Neurofeedback #Sports #Performance #MentalTraining

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A new take on Parkinson’s: M1 houses a somato-cognitive action network (SCAN) alongside body-part maps. Could this reshape treatments and symptom understanding? Read more: https://t.co/CxNERZtFAx #Neuroscience #Parkinsons #Research

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HRV is sensitive — measure it wrong and you chase noise. Practical tips for clinicians & coaches to improve HRV accuracy: timing, posture, device choice & data cleaning. 11-min read: https://t.co/85ryiRq4yK #HRV #Wearables #BioSignal

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New blog: Thinking About Brodmann Areas for Neurofeedback: Dyslexia — single Brodmann Areas often participate in multiple networks depending on the task. Read more: https://t.co/QmK35mBprK #neuroscience #neurofeedback #dyslexia #Brodmann

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Smarter diagnosis means updating your confidence as new evidence arrives. Our latest blog introduces Bayesian reasoning for clinical assessment — clear, practical, and aimed at fewer surprises. Read more: https://t.co/GTtPQIQlDZ #Bayesian #MedEd #Diagnostics

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Organs communicate via a complex, multidirectional web of crosstalk—not just nerves and hormones. Learn about this paradigm shift and what it means for medicine: https://t.co/hKLGGHM2fi #Science #MedicalResearch #Physiology

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György Buzsáki: Brain rhythms are organizers, not just reflections. Learn what that means for neurofeedback in our latest blog. Read: https://t.co/7EFurNaIXS #Neuroscience #Neurofeedback

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John S. Anderson on neurofeedback: training flexibility, resilience, and choice—boost performance without changing personality. Read more: https://t.co/eIZDsZxl0d #Neurofeedback #BrainHealth

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New study alert! We're examining how biofeedback can improve inhibitory control in seniors. Training to self-regulate invites long-term cognitive benefits. Check it out: https://t.co/ZQRZk47xMo #Biofeedback #MentalHealth

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Unveiling the essential components that make ILF neurofeedback effective! Connectivity effects showcased in our new blog post. Dive in: https://t.co/cMnlYtGIrh #Neurofeedback #MentalHealth

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Listening to your body can enhance your mental health! Discover how interoception plays a crucial role in our well-being. Check out the full blog: https://t.co/VVfEMW0sxy #MentalHealth #BodyAwareness