When you think of self-care, bubble baths, massages, your favorite foods, and binge-watching Netflix all day might come to mind. While those things can be occasional ingredients of self-care, it is really about much more than just finding ways to…
If it was a pill, exercise would be prescribed to every person and for nearly every ailment. According to the World Health Organization, physical inactivity is the fourth leading cause of death. We’ve known for a long time that exercise…
It’s no secret that aerobic exercise can help stave off some of the ravages of aging. But a growing body of research suggests that swimming might provide a unique boost to brain health. Regular swimming has been shown to improve memory, cognitive function, immune response and mood. Swimming may also help repair…
Your mindset sets the foundation for the way you experience your life. The exact same events can happen to two different people, and each person’s brain will interpret the happenings and react differently. This, in turn, will cause different consequences…
When we think of dementia, we often fear a loss of control. But the reassuring news is up to 40% of dementias can be prevented or delayed if we change our health habits. Nearly half a million Australians are living with dementia. Without a cure,…
We tend to lump stress into one big “bad” category. But in actuality, stress comes in many shapes and sizes and is not all bad. Stress can often accompany a positive event, for example going on a first date, meeting…
IQ is often hailed as a crucial driver of success, particularly in fields such as science, innovation, and technology. In fact, many people have an endless fascination with the IQ scores of famous people. But the truth is that some of…
While certain heavy metals are essential for the proper functioning of our bodies, others can be detrimental to our health when present — even in trace amounts, particularly to growing brains. For example, magnesium is a heavy metal that promotes…
Trauma was always a word I associated with a catastrophic event: a car accident, a war experience, child abuse, or being a victim of crime. So, it was an “aha” moment to learn that symptoms of trauma, like depression, could…
There’s no doubt about it. Our modern lifestyles are not good for our brains. With restaurant food delivered to your door 24/7, never-ending dings and digital screens, 70-hour work weeks spent mostly sitting at a desk, air, noise, and light…
A new year brings both hopes and anxieties. We want things to be better for ourselves and the people we love, but worry that they won’t be, and imagine some of the things that might stand in the way. More…