How Silence will Boost your Brain.

How Silence will Boost your Brain.

The research results are in! When it comes to helping the brain, silence really is golden! That’s the kind of silence where there is no sound – just mindfulness. As attributed to the philosopher, Pythagoras: “Listen and you will be wise; the beginning of...
Where Do Those Words Go?

Where Do Those Words Go?

Does this sound like you? What’s happening to my memory? I reasonably often forget the names of people that I know perfectly well.  Or I can’t think of the word that I want to use.  I’m 67. If so, you are not alone in experiencing these very annoying...
Boost your Memory at Bedtime.

Boost your Memory at Bedtime.

Pythagoras, a Greek philosopher, looked after his brain and memory.  Every night before bed, he reviewed his entire day before he fell asleep.  That’s right – his entire day! Not just the important ‘need-to-know’ memories. He mentally recalled...
10 Tips for Learning Something New

10 Tips for Learning Something New

Lifelong learning matters whatever our age may be. Learning something new takes courage and determination. Here are 10 tips to help you on your way. 1. There are many ways to learn – not just one. The best way to learn depends on what you are trying to learn. If...
Chocolate and your Brain.

Chocolate and your Brain.

Recently, Dr. Robert H. Shmerling found out a surprising piece of trivia. Places where chocolate consumption is highest have the most Nobel Prize recipients! (Read the study) Is it possible that intelligence or other measures of high brain function are actually...