If you could create the most perfect day imaginable, what would it look like? Many people go about their days on autopilot, without making intentions or planning ahead for what they desire more of. In life, we all must make choices. Sometimes, the vast options available can make it quite overwhelming to forge ahead in any […]
Sometimes when you’re juggling hectic work and social schedules, keeping on top of that work/life balance can be a little overwhelming. It’s common for many people to have an occasional dip in concentration, especially when working long hours, but if you’re finding that struggling to stay focused is a regular occurrence, it could be a […]
Previous research has suggested women need more sleep as their brains are ‘more complex’ than men’s. Getting a good night’s sleep boosts women’s brain power, while men benefit from shorter naps, research has suggested. Scientists at the Max Planck Institute in Munich analysed the sleep patterns of 160 adults to consider how sleep affects intellectual […]
If you’re learning a new language, should you get on your bike first? Possibly, at least according to a German study that showed cycling while learning a foreign language helped people remember new words better. True story. Researchers recruited around 80 monolingual German women and divided them into three groups. One group sat down for 30 minutes […]
Physician Steven Masley, MD, author of The Better Brain Solution, takes a holistic approach to healthcare and wellness to help people live longer, happier, better lives. Masley’s clinic measures 100 aspects of aging, including how nutrition, food, fitness, and stress impact the brain. On Bulletproof Radio, he says that the most important aspect to focus on for […]
So, there’s this trend in the health community right now called Bulletproof Coffee (or butter coffee). But, unlike most trends, I’m predicting this one will be around for a while (I’ve been drinking it for 2+ years now). Why? Because it works! Otherwise, why would I still be drinking it 2 years later It works […]
Source: Brandon Gaille “8 Ways to Boost Your Brain Power”
Sweet morning treats are not all Cinnamon Toast Crunch and chocolate croissants. You can start your morning strong and satisfy your sweet tooth while also boosting your brain health. Think: making your belly happy and powering your way through your morning meeting. Have your sweets, and your brain power, too. Try these options this week! […]
Now, I know what you’re thinking: “no exercise can make me smarter”, right? Well, I was a little skeptical at first too. Until I started doing research and saw the results. This exercise, being called “Superbrain Yoga” is meant to pump up cell and neuro activity in the brain, and it seems to be working […]
Earlier this year, Gwyneth Paltrow came under fire when her lifestyle website, Goop, warned against eating cucumbers, saying they caused dementia. As it turns out, there was some truth to her claim. Cucumbers, potatoes, tomatoes and other vegetables are high in a particular protein that can cause problems for some people who are sensitive to […]