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...
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...
Brain Quiz – are you up-to-date?

Brain Quiz – are you up-to-date?

You know a lot about your brain – right?  Scientists are discovering more each day it seems. Are you up-to-date? See how you go on this quiz! (Click under each question to check your answer.) 1. My brain can juggle more than two conscious tasks at once. (a) True...
Better balance, better brain!

Better balance, better brain!

Step up to better balance Negotiating steps with confidence requires strength, power and good balance. Luckily this skill is easy to improve and maintain. The Classic Step-Up Find a step or stair to use It can be outside or indoors but choose one that provides support...
What happens to memory when you are asleep?

What happens to memory when you are asleep?

You know sleep is important But Did you know just HOW important it is? Your long-term memory is consolidated when you sleep. An international team of neuroscientists, including Mathilde Bonnefond and Til Ole Bergmann specialists in research on waves of brain activity...