Health

How To Keep Your Brain Sharp

September 22, 2021

A quick and sharp brain is important to be effective in everything from work, school, and even playing games. We rely on our brains for pretty much everything — and we generally perform the best when our brain is firing on all cylinders. Unfortunately, if you don’t use or challenge your brain as much as you once did — it might not be

Know Your Brain: The Locus Coeruleus — Its “Blue Spot”

September 20, 2021

Given its small stature and seemingly specialized mechanism, researchers have long believed that your brain’s locus coeruleus (LC), which in Latin means “blue spot,” has been little more than a vessel for norepinephrine, the arousal-stimulating neuromodulator that regulates blood pressure in the body. A recently published paper, using

Catch A (Brain) Wave

September 19, 2021

Your brain is composed of neurons, which deliver information to other neurons. In the process, they generate electrical changes, which gather and generate brain waves. Their frequency is a reflection of your brain activity, which can be measured by an electroencephalogram (EEG). Generally, there are four types of brain waves.

4 Simple Secrets To Brain Health

September 17, 2021

Don’t view stress as a problem, but as a challenge. A skier on a mountaintop may interpret her pounding heart, fast breathing and sweaty palms as fear or excitement. Every stressful situation creates physiological symptoms — but you can decide how to play it.

Is Mitochondria The Key That Unlocks Brain Health?

September 16, 2021

Equipped with their own sets of DNA, mitochondria are both a crucial part of our cells and a list of potential problems waiting to happen. The mitochondrial DNA harbors a number of mutations that can be provoked by any number of factors — even seemingly benign ones like age or stress. Damage to the mitochondria can also

Overcoming Perfectionism During The Pandemic

September 15, 2021

On the surface, perfectionists seem to possess an abundance of admirable qualities: they are exceptionally driven, detail-oriented, and highly motivated. But the flawless image they present to others may actually be masking serious distress. “One of the big concerns about perfectionists is they often put on a front,” says

How Air Quality Affects Your Health

September 14, 2021

Living in an urban environment means that air pollution is slowly affecting your health. However, you are impacted by air quality even if you do not live in a city, as smoke from climate change-induced wildfires can reach across entire countries. Without immediate and dramatic actions from the world community, air quality

Seeking A Healthy Mind During The COVID-19 Pandemic

September 12, 2021

The COVID-19 epidemic has raised concern among mental health care professionals worldwide in regard to how containment protocols, increasing death rates, and further social isolation procedures may negatively affect our mental health. A wave of new mental health disorders may indeed be on the way, especially as COVID-19 cases

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

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

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