Why are emotions important?Our emotions are what make us human. We’re elated when things are going great, worried and anxious when things aren’t going our way, sad when we’ve been hurt and angry when we’re provoked. This is all completely normal – in fact, you wouldn’t be a … [Read more...] about Learning Emotional Control
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What is BDNF and What Does it Do?
BDNF, or brain-derived neurotrophic factor, is a protein produced inside nerve cells. The reason why it is so important to a healthy brain is because it serves as Miracle-Gro for the brain, essentially fertilizing brain cells to keep them functioning and growing, as well as … [Read more...] about What is BDNF and What Does it Do?
Stress 101: Every Little Thing You Ever Wanted to Know about Stress
Stress is influenced by internal and external factors that affect the way you act and react to any stimuli in your environment. While its definition may seem simple, the physiological consequences of stress can give the word a negative and sometimes horrifying connotation. People … [Read more...] about Stress 101: Every Little Thing You Ever Wanted to Know about Stress
Five Mental Benefits of Meditation
It isn't surprising why many have turned to meditation. It offers a host of benefits to a person's physiological, emotional, and even spiritual well-being. And with this modern world going abuzz, it comes as no surprise why more and more people are turning to meditation for its … [Read more...] about Five Mental Benefits of Meditation
The Profound Effects of Childhood Poverty and Stress on Adult Brain Function
Wonder why some find it so difficult to escape the multi-generational cycle of poverty? Some experts attribute this phenomenon to a child’s financial situation when growing up. A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of … [Read more...] about The Profound Effects of Childhood Poverty and Stress on Adult Brain Function