It’s no coincidence that many of the world’s brightest, most accomplished, and successful people are voracious readers. When considering the benefits of reading, it’s clear that reading boosts intelligence, comprehension, imagination, critical thinking, empathy, vocabulary, and more. Readi
Let’s face it, gaming is a largely sedentary activity. In fact, many gamers sit for 8-10 hours (or more) per session. Though traditionally not known as the healthiest pastime, video game playing has seen some positive changes in recent years. Somewhere along the way, gamers started realizing that
Though no one knows exactly how memory works, it is affected by brain health. Sadly, it’s all too obvious when someone’s memory isn’t working well or is failing. Memory decline can be related to a variety of issues, such as: Unhealthy lifestyle Excessive stress Poor circulation Little or no ex
No one likes the uncomfortable, bloated feeling of trapped gas, pressure, and/or fullness after eating. Yet, research indicates that 15-30 % of the U.S. population experiences these unpleasant bloating symptoms. But you don’t have to! If you often find yourself full or bloated after a meal,
Many people deal with low mood or mood swings. Whether initiated by work demands, relationship problems, excessive stress, or other challenges, anxious or depressive thoughts can come on without warning. In addition to adverse physical consequences, mood problems also can lead to mental healt
We’re constantly being bombarded with changing and conflicting information about diet and nutrition from news outlets, social media, doctors, and books. This can muddy the waters in terms of grasping the solid tenets of diet and health. However, one nutritional recommendation has remained c
Perhaps you’ve heard the term nootropics and have wondered what they are. Originally, nootropics (pronounced: new-tropics) referred to chemicals that met specific criteria. Today, the term is used to describe any natural or synthetic compound that may have a positive effect on cognition and overal
Sleep Quality quiz: Do you have difficulties turning your brain off at night? Do you have irregular sleep patterns that leave you tired all the time? Do you tend to ruminate over mistakes, grievances, or unfinished projects? Do you worry about every detail of your life…and the lives of your
You may be surprised to learn most processed foods are loaded with food additives and preservatives. Food additives help extend shelf life, enhance flavor, and improve the appearance and/or texture of food. Preservatives serve as antimicrobial agents, protecting against the growth of molds an
Your brain is the hardware of your soul. You cannot be who you really want to be unless your brain is working right.” – Daniel G. Amen, M.D. Your brain is involved in everything you do. How you think, how you act, and how well you relate to others is directly tied to the […]