You may believe that multitasking is a good thing. It has been promoted as something that makes you more efficient and productive. But did you know that trying to do too many things at once can actually harm your brain? in the past it was harder to do so many things at the same time….
In today’s fast-paced and often isolating world, maintaining a healthy social life is essential not only for our emotional well-being, but also for our brain health. Social interaction plays a key role in enhancing brain power and cognitive function. Frequent socializing can have a positive impact on many aspects of brain health including memory, cognitive…
Life is tough enough. Don’t make it harder for yourself by ignoring your brain health. Believe it or not, you can make a huge difference in your brain health and function. There are many nutritional ways to feed your mind to maintain, and even improve, your cognitive function and mental health. The brain needs a…
Meditation can help regulate your emotions and reduc
You look after your body, stay as fit as you can and make some effort toward maintaining a healthy lifestyle, right? It’s just as important to keep your brain healthy. That will help you deal better with stress, be more productive and reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia later in…
We all know that eating well affects how we feel and function. Did you know that the right balance of vitamins and minerals will help your brain work optimally? Here are six vitamins and minerals that are extremely important. Vitamin B6 Vitamin B6, AKA pyridoxine, is one of the 8 B complex vitamins that help…
Did you start the year intending to overhaul your diet? Eat “healthier”? Eliminate sugar and junk food? If so, how is that going? Often those who try that, especially if they attempt to do it all at once, become bored, BORED, BORED! Deciding to change your diet and improve your nutrition is an admirable step,…
Have you heard of mnemonic devices? Even if you’re not familiar with the term, I bet you’ve come across the concept. These are memory techniques that help you remember words, phrases, dates, historical events and more. Essentially, they’re tricks that help to retain information and stimulate recall. They’ve been used for centuries. You may…
Memory and focus tend to wane as we get older. That’s a known fact, like it or not. If you’ve been following this blog and/or receiving me emails, you’ve learned a number of ways to strengthen your brain health and ward off cognitive decline. Here’s another one — meditation. There are many great things…
Brain training programs have recently become quite popular. These apps allow you to play games that challenge your mind in various ways. The claim is that you can strengthen your overall brain health and postpone cognitive decline. Plus, these games can be a lot of fun. Let’s take a look at some of the…