Stress – it’s often (if not always) a regular part of life. But everyone handles it differently, and many people are frequently on the search for ways to deal with it more effectively. Now, while stress triggers are usually different from person to person, our brains are actually hardwired to process stress in a certain […]
Making the Most Out of Brain Science: Strengthening the Brain with the Help of Community
A lot of interesting things were discussed with Daniel Amen, MD on the webinar last night. Including the differences between the male and female brain, how balancing your hormones can strengthen your nervous system, and why some anxiety may actually be good for your brain. There were 8,774 viewers and it was exciting to see […]
Building the Brain – Can Exercise Help?
As we get older, we tend to place a higher and higher premium on getting healthy, staying energized, and feeling youthful . . . . . . and one effective way to do that is through regular exercise. So if that’s the impact a workout routine can have on your body as you age, what […]
Optimizing Your Brain: Two Ways to Power Up Your Brain for Better Performance
Could changing the way you eat help you think more clearly, learn more quickly, and make it easier for you to focus? While it’s probably not too surprising to hear that diet and brain health can often go hand in hand, what you might find curious is that some of the things you think about […]
Do Brain Training Games Really Work?
How do you “exercise” your brain? While it’s not like other parts of your body that you can move or stretch physically, it seems like different “workouts” for the brain are popping up virtually everywhere lately. So do they work? Well, that’s what Rui Nouchi, PhD and a team of researchers in Tokyo, Japan wanted […]