10 Habits for a Healthy Brain

10 Habits for a Healthy Brain

1. Find out about your brain and you can make the most of your brain powers. Knowing that your brain is a constantly-developing miracle with bil­lions of neu­rons and synapses will encourage you to take important steps to keep it flourishing.   2. Take care of...
Top 10 Brain Myths

Top 10 Brain Myths

You’ve all heard them Clever saying about brain and memory. Check out which ones are true. Myth 1. Genes determine the fate of our brains. Fact: Brain plas­tic­ity continues throughout life so your lifestyle plays a significant role in how well your mind and...
Why does my brain ‘freeze’?

Why does my brain ‘freeze’?

It’s an awful feeling. You are trying a new puzzle A new brain game A new computer program Or hunting for a name ……. And suddenly Your brain FREEZES! You can’t think what to do or say next. Firstly, don’t panic! Everything your brain can do...
Cross-Train your Brain

Cross-Train your Brain

Include these cross-over exercises in your daily routine. Your brain will love them! 1) Cross Body Contact – Work up to doing 20 a day 1. Stand with feet hip-distance apart. 2. Think of your body as a big ‘X’ – bring your hands up and out if...

How Your Brain Forms a Habit

Did you make a New Year’s resolution?  Several? Most resolutions to do better are about forming habits. Recognize these? I must get physically fit I’ll lose weight I’ll quit smoking And you will have made that resolution before! Aristotle said:...
Mental Arithmetic Shortcuts

Mental Arithmetic Shortcuts

Some people LOVE Maths. Being able to quickly perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division is sure to impress your friends. The problem is, not all of us picked this up in school. If you’d like to learn some mental arithmetic shortcuts now, read on...