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How to be ‘mindful’.
Are you TOO busy? Starting to forget things you would usually remember? Feeling stresses and strains And unwell? 'Mindfulness' might be the answer for you. When did you last feel really quiet Peaceful Focused? Paying attention to what is happening for you RIGHT NOW...
Why does my brain ‘freeze’?
It's an awful feeling. You are trying a new puzzle A new brain game A new computer program Or hunting for a name ....... And suddenly Your brain FREEZES! You can't think what to do or say next. Firstly, don’t panic! Everything your brain can do happens because...
Does language-learning protect my brain?
Have you tried learning a second language? No, you're not too old! It's not too late. Thomas Bak, University of Edinburgh discovered that speaking an extra language slows the mental decline that occurs with ageing. IQ didn't matter. And how old you are didn't...
Six Ways to Manage Stress.
There's good stress and bad stress. A deadline, for example, can be motivating if you are prepared, have all the research done and you are enjoying writing an article. That's good. When a deadline is bad for us though is when it is looming, you are short of time, the...
Get Social for Your Brain.
Do you live alone? Maybe adjusting to life without a loved one? Is it worth making the effort to get out and about? Wondering how to make a start? You might feel alone, but you are NOT. There are hundreds of people just like you. Waiting for you to make a move. And ...
Get that Tune Out of my Head!
Doesn't it drive you crazy? A tune plays over and over in your head. You didn't try to remember it. You don’t WANT to remember it But it goes on … and on …. It’s a ‘sticky tune’ Sticky tunes are real. (sometimes called ‘earworms’ ugh!) 90% of people report a sticky...
Jazz Brains Are Different!
Jazz is in a class of its own. But you might not know That the brains of jazz players work DIFFERENTLY! Charles Limb, John Hopkins School of Medicine professor, loves jazz. He has a listening zone set up in his rooms. One day, listening to John Coltrane, he...
Will poor sleep make me fat?
Is this you? You didn’t sleep well last night. Or the night before. And the one before that. You tossed and turned and watched the clock creep round. And now you are dead beat. Too tired to make a real breakfast. You grab a coffee and a doughnut and race to work…….....
Say Goodbye to Groggy and Crabby Days: 12 Tips to Improve Your Sleep
Do you struggle with grogginess and irritability during the day? Quality sleep is essential for your overall well-being but it is particularly important for a healthy brain & memory. Follow these tips to enhance your nighttime sleep and wake up refreshed! 1. Get...
Sleep Quiz – True or False?
Myths about sleep still persist. Are these 5 statements True or False?