You can think of your attention as your brain’s steering wheel. Wherever your attention goes, the rest of your brain follows. It is the gate through which all…
Observing a pianist at a recital – converting musical notations into precisely timed finger movements on a piano – can be a powerful emotional experience. As a researcher…
Worrying and anxiety have become the norm. According to The National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States. And…
Habits get etched into the neural patterns of your brain. They don’t require conscious thought — which is one reason they’re so darn hard to break. However, science…
A year and a half ago, I was sitting in a room with my mother and she didn’t know who I was. We were having a polite conversation,…
Your life literally shapes your brain. Your brain changes both form and function every day in response to your life experiences, emotions, behaviors, and even thoughts. This amazing…