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‘I had a slight stroke – can you tell me who you are?’

"The Brainfit for Life course was a turning point in my life." [Eight years ago, after Bev joined a class in Pukehohe, she wrote the following.]    “15 years ago I had a minor stroke from which I recovered apart from my memory.   When I heard of the...

Behind the claims for coconut oil

Marketing of coconut oil has successfully played on perceptions it's a natural, healthier choice, writes Nate Rigler. Published 22 March 2023     Comment: Coconut oil has gained a halo as a natural health product, with claims it can be used for almost...

Brain Myths – True or False?

Here is a list of 16 'neuromyths' that were prevalent among teachers in 2012. (Quite a long time ago now!) Research shows that some are correct and some are not.   Check your own knowledge below. We use our brain 24 hours a day. [learn_more caption="True or...

Four pillars of a ‘brain-boosting’ menu

The links between diet and dementia New York Times By Amelia Nierenberg Walnuts can improve cognitive function. Blueberries can boost memory. Fish oil supplements can lower your risk of Alzheimer’s disease. You may have noticed these buzzy “brain food” claims...

Daylight Saving Time in the US

Why can an hour’s time change in spring disrupt our body, sleep, and mental health? On March 12, most Americans will observe the start of daylight saving time (DST) and "spring forward" by setting their clocks one hour ahead. (The exceptions are people living in...

Dr Jian Guan and cGPMAX™ – 35 years in the making.

Age-related memory decline is a by-product of the natural ageing process. While ageing is a part of life that we cannot change, we can control HOW we choose to age. Today, with increased awareness and advances in scientific research, we can make ageing more graceful...

Your Brain Needs Energy

The human brain consumes more energy than any other part of the body: The entire brain weighs three pounds (1.4 kg) and so is only a small percentage of an adult's total body weight, typically 2%. But it consumes 20% of all the energy the body uses.   Why?  ...

Tips for Sudoku Beginners

5 Tips for Sudoku Beginners Sudoku, which has gained in popularity in the past dozen or so years, actually originates long before that, and not from where you might expect. Although “Sudoku” is a Japanese word (meaning “digit single”), it got that name only around...