↓ Drinking rosemary water boosted cognitive performance in one study. In a song from their hit 1966 album, Simon & Garfunkel asked 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...
Read MoreWe 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 MoreFour-time USA Memory Champion Nelson Dellis and psychological scientist Julia Shaw explain how to use the memory palace technique to boost your memory skills- ♥ ♥ Many people complain about having a terrible memory. Shopping lists, friends’ birthdays, statistics for an exam – they just don’t seem to...
Read MoreOur powerful brains allow us to imagine and evaluate different scenarios in the past and future. But when we shift our attention to the present, our minds can quiet down. ↓ Some years ago one of my neighbors worked in the film industry...
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 MoreNew research finds that those who meditate can focus their minds and control their impulsivity better than those who do not meditate. Your brain is actually shaped by your thoughts and your behaviors, which is why stress can take a toll on brain function over time. While some...
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↓ Want to keep your noggin happy? Pump those legs! Boosting neurological health doesn’t depend solely on doing crossword puzzles and eating walnuts. A new study suggests that in order for neural cells to be produced in the brain, using the legs—especially in weight-bearing exercise—is vitally important. ↓ The...
Read More↓ Brain structures may explain this personality tendency. ↓ People seem divided into two camps. Some people swear by expressions such as, “Never put off till tomorrow what can be done today.” But others will insist, “Procrastination pays.” We typically are a procrastinator by nature—or not—but why? Researchers...
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