We may be headed for reverse culture shock when we re-enter society. But just as our brains worked to adjust to our current state of life, they must go through the same process to adjust to post-COVID reality. BY LAURA FITCH After lockdowns throughout...
Read More↓ You sleep all night, only to wake up in the morning feeling fuzzy and groggy. What will help wake up your brain so that you can enjoy life every day? Two main ingredients: blood and information flow. Whip these elements into a frothy morning experience...
Read More↓ Gratitude can have a last impact on your well-being. Here's how to foster it all day long. There are many different ways to express gratitude—be it a quick thanks, a heartfelt card, or maybe a favor in return. No matter how you express it, being mindful...
Read MoreA new study sheds light on how our brains respond to awe-inspiring nature. ♥ When was the last time you experienced awe? Perhaps you were stopped in your tracks by a beautiful vista on a recent hike, or captivated by a painting at your local art museum,...
Read MoreTake the health of your brain into your own hands. With such a large portion of our population reaching their golden years, there’s been a lot of research on how to keep the brain healthy. “Brain games” showed early promise, but recent research shows that cognitive...
Read MoreA new book outlines many ways to keep our cognitive skills strong and reduce the risk of dementia as we age. If you are of a certain age, it’s probably happened to you: You walk into a room and forget what you came for. You misplace...
Read More↓ Maybe. Some people seem to engage networks that don’t usually team together. ↓ Quick! How many ways can you use this brick? How about this rope? It sounds like a game of Clue, but this test of imagination and spontaneous thinking was given by brain researchers at...
Read More♠ Drinking rosemary water boosted cognitive performance in one study. ↓ On their hit 1966 album, Simon & Garfunkel ask if we were off to Scarborough Fair and if so, could we pick up a little parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme? They were really onto something, not only...
Read More◊ Consuming cocoa flavanols daily was shown to increase attention, verbal fluency, working memory tasks, and cognitive processing. ↓ It turns out that chocolate helps your ability to think, but only if you have enough of it, preferably daily. That may seem like some foggy residue of last...
Read MoreResearchers say brain scans could help pinpoint four subtypes of depression, which could lead to better diagnosis and treatment. ↓ Brain scans may redefine depression and help doctors target treatment. ↓ Just as an electrocardiogram (EKG) shows the heart in action, a functional MRI shows the electrical activity of...
Read MoreIf you’ve ever noticed how much better you feel after a brisk walk, you’re aware of the connection between your body and your brain. New research shows that this connection is linked even tighter than previously thought. ↓ Aging affects the brain just as it affects the...
Read More↓ New research sheds light on the physiology of gratitude, bringing us closer to being able to understand and harness the health benefits of this powerful emotion. Imagine you are on the run from a Nazi manhunt and are taken under the protection of a stranger. This...
Read More↓ 4 Healthy Hobbies To Try During Addiction Recovery Overcoming addiction may not be easy, but there are things you can do to make the process smoother. ↓ Positive habits create mental boost Learning to distract yourself is an important tool in dealing with mental health problems. Recovery from addiction...
Read More↓ Foods linked to better brainpower Just as there is no magic pill to prevent cognitive decline, no single food can ensure a sharp brain as you age. Nutritionists emphasize that the most important strategy is to follow a healthy dietary pattern that includes a lot of...
Read MoreWe’re Hardwired For Laziness—And How to Make that Work for You ↓ Our brains will trick us into seeing the easy way out. Are humans naturally a bit lazy? A new study suggests that our brains are biased toward finding the easy way out, to the point of...
Read More3 Ways to Feed Your Brain ↓ I recently saw a friend who had just returned home after visiting his grandmother for her 96th birthday celebration. While she was not as active as she once had been, he told me about taking walks around the block with...
Read More↓ Imagine Yourself Happy ↓ Imagery training can boost everyday wellbeing, a new study shows. ↓ Flashbacks of traumatic scenes—such as a bombing or death of a loved one—are one of the hallmarks for those suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Mentally healthy people are also affected emotionally by images...
Read More↓ 15 Health Benefits of Almonds According to Science – and 8 Delicious Almond Recipes ↓ Almonds have an amazing profile of antioxidant and nutritional benefits, making them a great candidate for fighting disease. They can improve brain function, hinder the onset of cancer, and much, much more....
Read More↓ 7 Foods to Boost Memory and Clarity Reduce inflammation and increase your brain’s natural power ↓ As we start focusing more on our goals for the New Year, I’ve been thinking more about healthy eating. And not just to lose weight, but more importantly, to feed my body...
Read MoreWhat’s An Emotional Hangover? ⇓ Feelings can linger long after an experience and can affect how we remember it. Just as a late night out with too many glasses of merlot can lead to next-day effects, scientists have found that emotions can cause “hangovers” as well. Unlike a...
Read MoreWhy We’re So Emotional When We’re Tired ↓ A new study has identified exactly why we get so emotional when we have been burning the candle at both ends. If you’ve been staying up late, trying to keep up with the holidays, you’re probably feeling pretty cranky and...
Read MoreThe Secrets to Wiring a Happier Brain Learning how to give more love to ourselves is a key practice that when turned into a habit, becomes a source of happiness and resiliency. * One of the secrets to wiring our brain toward happiness is in a simple understanding...
Read MoreGreen Tea Instantly Boosts Working Memory * Do you need an extra surge of brain power for a big test or a difficult project? You might want to consider switching out your coffee for green tea as new research has shown that the latter is an immediate...
Read More5 Smart Ways to Increase Your IQ (Because It’s Not Set in Genetic Stone) * I only recently discovered there is a secret society for people with high IQs. It’s called Mensa—aka The Nerd Herd. It’s actually not a secret, but I consider anything no one has...
Read More* Brainwaves: The New Vitals * Brainwaves may soon join blood pressure and heart rate as vital stats. * A visit to the doctor routinely involves a check of a patient’s vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure and pulse. It’s important to know what normal is, so that when something...
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