Everyone knows that goldfish have a “three-second memory” don’t they? After all, it’s a common joke when someone forgets something to tell them they have a memory like a goldfish, which presumably comes from watching a goldfish in a small bowl going round and round in endless circles! However, this seems to be a case ...
You may have watched the critically acclaimed movie Rain Man and loved the character played by Dustin Hoffman; however, few people are aware of the real rain man, aka Kim Peek. Peek’s life was more astounding than what you get to see in the movie. Peek was born with a unique brain, but the link ...
When you practice mindfulness, you are practicing the art of creating space for yourself: freedom to think, room to breathe, and distance between yourself and your reactions. It is a state that can be developed through practice. It’s not static, nor are some people “born more mindful” than others. It involves awareness and impartiality about ...
Researchers are finding more and more evidence that diabetes not only takes a toll on the body, it also takes a toll on your brain. A new study that was published in the journal Neurology has shown a decline in cognitive skills and ability to perform daily activities over the course of a 2-year period in people with Type 2 ...
There are a lot of brain myths that you probably hear all the time, and simply take for granted to be true. Unfortunately, many of these brain myths are not true. Here are my top 3 brain myths 1. You’re either a logical left-brained thinker or a creative right-brained thinker In 2013, neuroscientists from the University ...
What, if any, are the drawbacks or benefits of eating eggs? An egg is considered to be one of the most nutritionally complete foods. It is known as the “Complete Protein Model” by nutritionists. For many years, Western nutritionists believed that eating eggs was bad for patients with high cholesterol. But that no longer seems ...
Coffee is a favorite beverage for many people, especially office workers, who may drink it regularly every day. It also has many health benefits, and there are seven things about it that you may not know. 7 health impacts of coffee 1. Coffee boosts immunity There were two large-scale studies in 10 European countries or ...
I learned early on how plants benefit health. I can still picture it. It was like walking into my favorite fairy tale and The Jungle Book all rolled into one, only I got to be a part of the story. They were everywhere and in every shape and size: hanging, sitting, short, tall, pointed, round, and ...
Do you often leave your wallet or phone behind only to think of them after leaving home? Or can you never recall where you last put certain things around the house? Have you become forgetful despite your young age? Is your memory failing you? The early loss of memory for most people is often due ...
Many people find it difficult to memorize the things they want to remember. A new study published in Nature suggests that it may be possible to improve memory and learning capacity during sleep with the scent of roses, which can be accomplished through using aromatherapy. Boosting memory “The study was conducted with two 6th grade ...