How to be ‘mindful’.

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...
Does language-learning protect my brain?

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...
Six Ways to Manage Stress.

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...
Get Social for Your Brain.

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 ...
Jazz Brains Are Different!

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...