We often see neuroplasticity as one of our brain’s greatest assets. The neuroplastic potential to restore function after trauma, resist the deterioration that comes with aging, and bolster core capabilities borders on miraculous. But there’s another side to neuroplasticity . . . In fact, many of the things that bother us about ourselves – our […]
Is There a Willpower Miracle Cure? Practical Brain Science from Kelly McGonigal, PhD
Is there such a thing as a “willpower miracle cure”? Kelly McGonigal, PhD shared a surprising “willpower miracle” in this week’s webinar. And judging from the comments we received, many of you found it pretty remarkable, too. So we wanted to share it with you one more time – I think you’ll find it inspiring. […]
Brain health boosted by exercise: True or false?
“Exercise is good for your brain.” You’ve probably heard that a couple times before. But what kind of exercise is best? Should you do some light jogging, or lift weights? What effect do different kinds of exercises have on your brain? Led by graduate student Lindsay Nagamatsu, a team of researchers at the University of […]
What Healthy Brains Sound Like: How Brain Music Therapy is Helping First Responders
What does your brain sound like? Does it have its own soundtrack? Why are these important questions? Your brain’s internal soundtrack could help you cope with stress, fall asleep more quickly, and give you more energy throughout the day. Here’s a little background: In the 90’s, brain researchers from Russia teamed up with musicians and […]
Rewiring the Brain for Willpower
The burger or the salad? The treadmill or the sofa? Spend or save? Throughout the course of a single day, choices like these test our willpower repeatedly . . . and sometimes the choices we make can leave us feeling like a failure. If you’ve ever made a vow to practice better self-control, you know […]