Sleep Quiz – True or False?

Sleep Quiz – True or False?

      Test yourself on these common sayings about sleep.  1.  Sleep is time for the body in general and the brain specifically to shut down for rest. True or False? Mostly False.  Sleep is an active process involving specific cues for its regulation....
The Importance of Sleep: What Happens When You Don’t Get Enough

The Importance of Sleep: What Happens When You Don’t Get Enough

Sleep is essential for your overall health and well-being. Regardless of age, if you don’t get enough quality sleep, you may experience several negative effects, including: Cognitive Impairment: Difficulty remembering and thinking clearly. Mood Changes: Increased...

New Brainfit® Coaches

In March, two new Brainfit® Coaches graduated from their training and we are delighted to announce that Brain Fit for Life© classes are now available in Christchurch, Onehunga, West Auckland, Remuera and the Eastern suburbs as well as Whanganui, Papamoa and Blenheim...
Keep That Boomer Brain Growing.

Keep That Boomer Brain Growing.

It seems a long time since I was in grade school. I can still remember having a science class where the teacher handed round a model of a human brain. It looked kind of creepy and I wasn’t keen to touch it! But I can still hear him talking about how we, at about...