Your Brain Needs Exercise? But How Much?

Your Brain Needs Exercise? But How Much?

‘Your brain needs exercise – two kinds.” Memory Foundation talks with Dr Jian Guan about her research into exercise and how – and why – it helps to slow brain ageing. Brain ageing has four main causes and here Dr Jian Guan talks about one...
How to Reframe your Thinking

How to Reframe your Thinking

Here’s a tried and tested method of clearing a mental block. You reframe your thinking by Restating the issue, problem or task in a different way.  A change in perspective is like a ‘mind switch’. The kinds of reframing questions you might ask...
Mental Block Rescue Plan

Mental Block Rescue Plan

You KNOW what you planned to say. You KNOW that person’s name. You KNOW you can write that article or business plan So WHY are you stuck! WHY is your brain letting you down? And what can YOU DO to jump-start it again? These mental block moments occur in even the...
How To Use Mind Maps

How To Use Mind Maps

Have you used Mind Maps to help you remember? If not, try one out today. A mind map is a visual thinking tool that ANYONE can do All you need is paper and something to write with. Coloured pencils or pens are great to highlight links or thoughts. It’s simple....
Is Red Wine Good for the Brain?

Is Red Wine Good for the Brain?

I want to look after my brain BUT Can I drink alcohol? Is wine good for the brain? Here’s the good news from neuroscientists.  Small intakes of alcohol will protect you against dementia. How do they know? Scientists in the UK analysed data from 23 studies looking for...