Do you have doubting thoughts and conversations in your head?? Most of us do. Usually its one side bringing up doubting thoughts about just about anything. And then the other side replies, offering reassurance and calming advice. Doubting is an...
The week before Christmas I met up with friends for a Christmas lunch. People mingling in a vibrant and celebratory atmosphere, cars stacked into every available car park. During the course of lunch one of my friends had a medical event. An ambulance was called and...
For Baby Boomers approaching old age, there is all sorts of advice available how to stay physically and mentally fit. Fear of decline is particularly common in this generation that has long been used to so many advantages their forbears could never fathom. Yet, health...
Have you ever felt like this? As if your brain simply cannot take in one more thing? Has thinking exhausted your brain? Here are the facts: The brain consumes about 20% of the body’s energy, despite representing only 2% of its weight. (Calculated using oxygen...
Have you visited an online art exhibition lately? An international research team involving the University of Vienna and the Max Planck Institute had 240 participants view an interactive Monet Water Lily art exhibition then fill out a questionnaire about their state of...
Incorporate balance exercises, weight training, and vigorous activity into your routine. You already go for a walk every day, which is great for overall health. Regular, brisk walking helps lower LDL (bad) cholesterol, control blood pressure, strengthen muscles, burn...
What is MCI? Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is the stage between the expected decline in memory and thinking that happens with age and the more serious decline of dementia. MCI may include problems with memory, language or judgment. People with MCI may be aware that...
Dopamine plays a vital role in why exercise and physical activity feels easy to some, but exhausting to others, a new John Hopkins study reports. What is Dopamine? Dopamine is a chemical released in the brain that makes you feel good. Having the right amount of...
“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...
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...
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. True or False? TRUE....
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...
What are OTC hearing aids? Up until recently, a ‘hearing aid’ was an FDA approved medical device sold and programmed by an Audiologist with requirements for an in-office evaluation, customized fitting and mandatory trial period . These devices passed rigorous safety...
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...
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