Studies have undeniably proven that meditation changes your brain. No doubt about that. Early research and all the media hype may have given you the impression that meditation…
As inquisitive beings, we are constantly questioning and quantifying the speed of various things. With a fair degree of accuracy, scientists have quantified the speed of light, the speed…
We all have them — even if we don’t admit it publically — guilty pleasures. It may be anything from spending an entire weekend playing the new release…
Neuroplasticity is an umbrella term referring to the various capabilities of your brain to reorganize itself throughout life due to your environment, behavior, and internal experiences. To ensure…
Every minute of every day, your brain is literally changing its physical form and function in response to your experiences, behaviors, and even your thoughts through a process…
Your amygdala, which is part of the limbic system, acts as the brain’s threat radar and alarm. It’s constantly scanning your environment for signs of danger, ready to…
Gardening has long been considered a therapeutic hobby for well-being. However, science is just now beginning to back up the benefits of getting your hands dirty with research.…
Words help build and maintain a healthy brain throughout a person’s life. Beginning at birth, words aid the development of a baby’s brain. As a brain grows, writing…
Your body has a neuromodulatory signaling system known as the endocannabinoid system (ECS). In recent decades, science has discovered that the ECS is involved in various bodily and…
If you Google the word “mindfulness” you’ll get a gazillion different definitions, flavors, and varieties. Truth is there is no single, universal definition. Mindfulness is an umbrella term…
In today’s hectic, hurry-up world, it’s common for competitive business professionals, stressed students, and exhausted moms to look for ways to give their tired brains a much-needed boost.…