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...
Read the Winning Memory Stories.

Read the Winning Memory Stories.

In our recent competition, readers sent in their stories involving memory experiences. Enjoy these winning stories in three categories: humorous, overcoming obstacles and great tips for readers. Category: Humorous Rev. John Hunt, Canterbury   As a minister...
Is food poisoning YOUR brain?

Is food poisoning YOUR brain?

There are Nine Big No-No’s. Tempting foods surround us. They cry out – buy me, eat me. And we do! That’s how manufacturers, chemists and marketers make their money. To cut costs they use additives to ×  make food look and taste delicious ×  keep food...