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Finding Your Natural Rhythm To Sleep Well

September 11, 2021

Sleep is integral to a healthy life. It helps our bodies heal quicker — and our brains to rebuild so that they can function to the best way possible. Despite this many people aren’t sure of how much sleep they should be getting and how that can affect their brain function throughout the day.

Chris Gethard Discusses His Mental Health Journey in “Career Suicide”

September 10, 2021

If you ever have come across Chris Gethard, through the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, his “Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People” podcast, or his self-titled television show, you know that he embraces the unconventional, unexpected, and unplanned in his comedy.

Exploring The Brain-Changing Magic Of Novelty

September 8, 2021

Make your lives extraordinary — it seems like good advice, if not a bit too broad to pin down. All too often, we find ourselves trapped in a routine that can sometimes be hard to break, finding comfort in predictability, but every so often, we’ll see something unique — or hear about someone else’s vacation described in bold detail, and decide

Taking Advantage of Technology For Your Health

September 7, 2021

Technology is not just for work or play anymore. It has become an essential tool in the health care industry. From apps that help track your appointments to social media campaigns that raise awareness, there are many ways you can take advantage of technology to stay healthy and informed about your health. Here are four innovative ways

Why Taking A Break Helps You Stay Productive

September 5, 2021

Are you the type of person who tells yourself that you are too busy to take a break? Unfortunately, society reinforces the idea that breaks are something to be viewed as negative — they are considered a weakness by some — and others think that it’s some sort of flex to work through their lunch or on vacation days. All work and no

How To Prepare And Study For An Engineering Degree

September 4, 2021

Earning an engineering degree can open up a world of opportunity — with the discipline extending into every industry, one can work in just about any specialty in which they are passionate about. While your future will be full of options, undertaking and completing an engineering degree is a challenge even for the most intelligent and

10 Effective E-commerce Tips For Your Small Business

September 3, 2021

The landscape of retail has been completely transformed by e-commerce. Today, many services and products are bought through digital platforms — anything from clothing and perfumes to electronics and groceries. International, multinational, and national brands have been running the most successful e-commerce platforms

Can Neurofeedback “Perfect” Your Memories?

September 2, 2021

Computational neuroscientists are working in the proof-of-concept stages for a therapeutic treatment known as decoded neurofeedback (DecNef) in which the brain accumulates and processes neural signals and can modify select ones using computer algorithms.

Nod Your Head Up And Down (And Make Yourself Happy)

September 1, 2021

Did you know that research has found when you nod your head up and down at least 100 times a day, looking up at the ceiling and down at your toes, your vision will improve? You are strengthening the muscles in your neck and increasing blood circulation to the head and eyes. The stimulation from the neck also travels down the spine

10 Building Blocks For Better Brain Health

August 30, 2021

With age comes several changes, both physically and mentally. While there are many things we cannot control when it comes to aging, such as genetics, how well we take care of ourselves will largely determine whether you suffer some form of cognitive decline or illness as you get older. Your brain is a complex organ with many

Flu And Fever Fun: Dealing With This Common Illness

August 28, 2021

I had plans for my week off — but here I am sitting in a pool of formally white tissues — now covered in an array of tinted mucus. With my collection of antihistamines, decongestants, and anti-inflammatory drugs, I started to wonder about what was happening to my body’s immune system. Was it still fighting for me — or did it bail

Antibiotics: Their Impact On Your Health And The World

August 27, 2021

The discovery of antibiotics has had a significant impact on human health. Antibiotics have been used for decades to treat infections and illnesses in humans and animals alike. They play an essential role in fighting against infection-causing bacteria that cause illness or disease. If you waited for your body’s immune systems to fight off

How Your Brain Processes Language

August 27, 2021

Most writers forget that our brains have anything to do with the words we write — that writer’s block, passion and creativity are not solely the property of our suspicious unconscious. So how do we process language? And how does that neural activity translate into the art of writing?

Dumping Dimorphism: We Don’t Have “Male” Or “Female” Brains

August 26, 2021

Dr. Lise Eliot, a professor of neuroscience from the University of Chicago, has been analyzing the field for a long time — looking at three decades of research on gender differences in the human brain, only to come to a conclusion that at once seems groundbreaking and yet not really all that surprising: There are no significant

Why Do We Always Expect the Worst? (And How To Stop Doing That!)

August 25, 2021

Have you ever noticed that people tend to expect things to go badly? Often, without any conscious prompting, our minds automatically jump to and fixate on the worst possible scenarios. Consider the following examples and see if either of them sound familiar

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