Last week, we talked about using the power of our brain to break bad habits. This week we will be talking about the opposite, using the power of our brain to create new healthy habits. As elucidated by MK McGovern, habits are sequences of actions that are learned … [Read more...] about How You Can Train Your Brain to Create New Habits
Brain Health and Functionality
Mental Practice Makes Perfect
Surely, you’ve heard of the age-old saying that practice makes perfect. However, are you familiar with the concept of mental practice producing similarly excellent results? Well, if not, then you’re not alone. Several people are quite doubtful of the benefits of mental practice, … [Read more...] about Mental Practice Makes Perfect
Why Brain Health Is Just As Important As Heart Health
A lot of people these days are totally absorbed in matters concerning heart health. They talk about the numerous disorders that may result from less-than-optimal heart health, and they brainstorm for and implement strategies to keep their tickers healthy and fit. But why isn’t … [Read more...] about Why Brain Health Is Just As Important As Heart Health
What Is Meditation and How Does It Help the Brain Function?
In a world saturated with stress (whether work-, home-, school-, or even traffic-related), we find ourselves being lured by people and media ads into trying anything that brings relief. Among all the other stress relief options, there is one thing that stands out and doesn't seem … [Read more...] about What Is Meditation and How Does It Help the Brain Function?
How Much Sleep Do We Really Need In Order for Our Brains to Function Optimally?
In today's fast-paced world, more and more individuals have gotten so used to scrimping on sleep. With plenty of work to do or dinner meetings to attend, some people just inadvertently push themselves to the limit, completely overlooking the utterly undesirable effects of sleep … [Read more...] about How Much Sleep Do We Really Need In Order for Our Brains to Function Optimally?