OUR BRAINFIT ARTICLES
Brain Food Recipes
First, a list of many healthy foods (names vary in different continents!) GrandPa Collin's Smoothie This was developed to ensure that the main areas of nutrition are covered and occasionally additional ingredients are added (e.g. zinc, iodine drops if...
Why can I see spots?
The answer is what psychologists call Lateral Inhibition. The activity of one cell suppresses the activity of a nearby cell. Lateral inhibition illustrates that vision is not a passive process of seeing merely what is objectively there; it also explains optical...
Why can I see two images?
Can you see a saxophone player in this image, or a girl's face? Your clever brain takes short-cuts and decides what you most likely want to see. In this optical illusion, your brain makes a decision between the negative and positive light used to create the image. The...
Fitness in your 40’s Can Reduce Brain Aging
"Many people don't start worrying about their brain health until later in life, but this study provides more evidence that [lack of fitness] in midlife may have consequences for brain aging later on." Nicole L. Spartano, Ph.D of Boston University School of Medicine...
Can Exercise Change our Body & Brain?
Or do the genes we were born with and our upbringing matter more? To find out, scientists in Finland researched 10 pairs of young male identical twins, checking them every few years from the age of 16. One of the pair exercised regularly and one did not, usually...
7 Tips for Smarter Snacking
Do you get hungry at odd times of the day? With a bit of preparation, you can feed your brain as well as those pangs! Go for the grain. Whole-grain snacks such as whole-grain low-salt pretzels or tortilla chips and high-fibre, whole-grain cereals can give you some...
Why Noise Affects Memory.
Does noise drive you crazy? The alarm clock jangle your nerves? You’re not alone if it does! Your brain reacts immediately to harsh, unpleasant sounds with an ‘acoustic startle response’. Your amygdala is alerted with adrenalin and the hippocampus stimulated to access...
Sisters on a Mission
TV host, Jeanette Thomas, quizzed the 'Memory Sisters' on the Good Morning show on TV One. Jeanette begins: Gillian Eadie and Dr Allison Lamont are sisters on a mission to improve our memories with their new book 7-Day Brain Boost Plan. Memory...
Watch the Memory Foundation on Good Morning
Dr Allison Lamont and Gillian Eadie featured on Good Morning to talk about our 7 Day Brain Boost Plan and the work of the Memory Foundation.
Read the Winning Memory Stories.
In our recent competition, readers sent in their stories involving memory experiences. Enjoy these winning stories in three categories: humorous, overcoming obstacles and great tips for readers. Category: Humorous Rev. John Hunt, Canterbury As a minister...