Here’s something that really worries me . . . . . . it often seems that as soon as someone presents with symptoms of ADHD, they’re handed a prescription. Now just for the record, I’m not against pharmaceutical intervention, but I’d like to see other interventions considered as well. And ideally before a prescription is […]
Concentration and the Brain – Training Your Brain for Better Focus
Throughout a typical workday, we can generally expect to encounter one or more of the following: a frequently ringing phone, a plethora of emails and text messages, and at least a couple interruptions from (albeit well-meaning) friends and co-workers. Sometimes, it all adds up to make it feel like we’re living a lot of our […]
Boosting the Effects of Exercise on the Brain
Brain science is constantly changing and discovering new, exciting ideas . . . . . . but one thing that seems to keep popping up is how great exercise is for your body, and for your brain. Last week, I told you about a study that focused on the effect that physical activity can have […]
Simple and Effective Ways to Build a Happier Brain
Remember what it was like when you first learned to drive a car, or ride a bike? In our webinar with Rick Hanson, PhD, we got into ways to recreate that beginner’s mind, and use old experiences to create the same sort of brain change that new experiences can. But that’s just one of the […]
Recharge Your Brain with a Good Night’s Sleep
A late night at work, too many things on the to-do list, or maybe you were startled awake by a nightmare . . . . . . most of us have experienced lack of sleep at some point in our lives (and for some, it can feel more like the norm than the exception). But, […]