OUR BRAINFIT ARTICLES
Bilateral Asymmetrical Movement Patterns
Wow, what does that mouthful mean? You will be aware that the right side of your brain controls the left side of your body and vice versa. When you make a movement that is not symmetrical i.e. one movement on one side and something completely different on the other,...
What Changes in the Brain with Ageing?
Hormonal changes happen to everyone as the body gets older. And the brain subtly changes over time with them. Scientists are piecing together sections of the giant puzzle and so far, they believe these general changes occur: Brain Mass: Shrinkage in the frontal lobes...
95% in cognitive test – brain-fitness at 80+!
Mike has an amazing story to tell. 80 years old and still achieving way above many half his age! Read how Mike keeps his mind sharp and active. 'I am not academic. I left school at fifteen, as young people raised in country towns did in the 1950's. I have been blessed...
Your Memory Questions Answered. Part 2
Brainfit Coaches and speakers are asked a lot of questions! Dr Allison Lamont continues her series where she answers common queries. (And you can ask your own questions below, too.) 3. Why can’t I remember young people but have no trouble with people my age? I am an...
‘Glutes’ and the Disappearing Derriere!
No it is not your imagination! Do you feel your rear end has been shrinking and sliding around to the front of your torso in recent years? It's all about 'Glutes'! The muscles you sit on are called glutes. There are three of them; gluteus , medius, maximus and...
Your Memory Questions Answered.
Brainfit Coaches and Memory Foundation speakers are asked a lot of questions! Over the next few months, Dr Allison Lamont will give you the answers. (And you can ask your own questions below, too.) Why can’t I remember phone numbers here? When I am in France (where...
Is ‘Baby Brain’ real?
Many women experience a kind of mental fog during pregnancy. Are they imagining it? A recent Australian study says: NO! 'Nappy brain' or 'Baby brain' is real. It's a genuine, measurable phenomenon. And four our of five women report forgetfulness, lack of...
Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 90 years.
This short video came to me via the internet and, although a little out-of-date, I thought you would enjoy it too. So clever! Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 90 years. (Born 21 April, 1926) [video width="400" height="336"...
Being ‘perturbed’ is a GOOD thing!
Being 'perturbed' is usually pretty uncomfortable! You'll feel unsure what to do next and worried about outcomes. But if you are a physiotherapist, it all changes. Perturbation is the term used by physiotherapists to describe the state when you are physically required...
‘LiveStronger’ for Strength and Balance.
You KNOW you should be doing regular exercises at home ..... but, truth be told, very few of us do them. That’s why being part of a class makes sense. Not only do you get appropriate instruction - that's great. AND it also gives you...