Brain Food Recipes

Brain Food Recipes

  First, a list of many healthy foods (names vary in different continents!)    GrandPa Collin’s Smoothie This was developed to ensure that the main areas of nutrition are covered and occasionally additional ingredients are added (e.g. zinc, iodine...
Why can I see spots?

Why can I see spots?

The answer is what psychologists call Lateral Inhibition.  The activity of one cell suppresses the activity of a nearby cell. Lateral inhibition illustrates that vision is not a passive process of seeing merely what is objectively there; it also explains optical...
Can Exercise Change our Body & Brain?

Can Exercise Change our Body & Brain?

Or do the genes we were born with and our upbringing matter more? To find out, scientists in Finland researched 10 pairs of young male identical twins, checking them every few years from the age of 16. One of the pair exercised regularly and one  did not, usually...
7 Tips for Smarter Snacking

7 Tips for Smarter Snacking

Do you get hungry at odd times of the day?  With a bit of preparation, you can feed your brain as well as those pangs! Go for the grain. Whole-grain snacks such as whole-grain low-salt pretzels or tortilla chips and high-fibre, whole-grain cereals can give you some...
Why Noise Affects Memory.

Why Noise Affects Memory.

Does noise drive you crazy? The alarm clock jangle your nerves? You’re not alone if it does! Your brain reacts immediately to harsh, unpleasant sounds with an ‘acoustic startle response’. Your amygdala is alerted with adrenalin and the hippocampus stimulated to access...
Sisters on a Mission

Sisters on a Mission

  TV host, Jeanette Thomas, quizzed the ‘Memory Sisters’ on the Good Morning show on TV One.     Jeanette begins: Gillian Eadie and Dr Allison Lamont are sisters on a mission to improve our memories with their new book 7-Day Brain Boost...