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How Your Self-Perception Affects Your Brain—and What You Can Do About It

It’s easy to think that how we feel about our brain—our memory, focus, or mental sharpness—is just a reflection of reality. But a growing body of research shows otherwise. In fact, how we perceive our cognitive abilities can have a major impact on our mental...

Move Your Body, Sharpen Your Mind: Why Exercise is Essential for Brain Health

In today’s fast-paced world, driven by deadlines and endless to-do lists, taking time to move might seem counterproductive. But the research is clear: exercise is one of the simplest yet most effective ways to support brain health and memory regardless of age. Beyond...

14 Ways to Protect Your Brain: Reduce Your Dementia Risk by 45%

70,000 Kiwis are currently living with dementia, and this number is projected to skyrocket to 170,000 by 2050. While these figures may seem daunting, there’s good news: dementia is not a normal or inevitable part of aging. Our brains are remarkably resilient and...

Mental Fatigue in the Era of Remote Work

By Vishakha Mahajan, PhD The growing shift towards remote working has been a refreshing change from the traditional office environment, offering greater flexibility and autonomy. However, this shift, coupled with our increased dependence on the digital world,...

Brain Awareness Month – March Updates.

March is Brain Month. All over the world, people like you are thinking about the way their brain works and what can be done to guard against memory loss. You’ve already taken important steps in this direction and below we bring you more quick reminders....