Why some brains resist sweets.

Does your brain crave something sweet? Are you a “can’t keep a carton of ice cream in the freezer because I’ll finish it” kind of person? Or can’t you really be bothered about sugary treats? There are reasons for the differences! And there’s been research on it,...

Your Brain Needs a Party.

Your brain wants to anticipate good times Dana Smith, from Elemental, tells us about her experience during the pandemic. ‘My fiancé and I started planning our wedding last weekend. It has to be small, outdoors, and masked. It feels a little crazy to think about...

Why Some People Never Seem to Get Sick.

By Timi Gustafson, R.D. Winter weather makes most of us apprehensive about getting a cold or the flu, and often enough those fears are justified. No matter how religiously we wash our hands, keep our distance from others who already have the sniffles, or try to...

Why ‘Brainfit for Life’ Classes Work.

Research Study Actual, sustained practice–not mere knowledge–is needed to harness neuroplasticity and improve cognition over time September 14, 2020 (reported by  SharpBrains) Lifestyle improvements may lessen cognitive decline (Wiley): ” … 19 individuals older than...

‘Senior moments’ – Are they Memory Loss?

Occasional memory lapses happen – at any age. You may misplace everyday items, fail to recall the name of someone you just met, or forget to do something. Sound familiar? There’s a reason for that. Cognitive changes begin in the early 40’s  –...