Does Loneliness Change our Brain Activity?
Loneliness is a universal human emotion that can have profound impacts on our mental and physical well-being. Recent research has delved deeper into understanding the underlying brain activity associated with loneliness, shedding light on its complex nature and its effects on individuals. One notable study conducted by researchers at the University of Chicago examined the […]
How Technology is Aging Our Brain in Our Modern World
Our modern lifestyle is dominated by technology, with smartphones, social media, and other digital devices occupying a significant portion of our daily lives. While technology has brought numerous benefits, such as increased connectivity and access to information, it is also having a profound impact on our brain health. Excessive use of technology is often overlooked […]
Can Art Impact our Body?
Our eyes are not only the windows to the soul, but are the portals to how we as humans get most of our information for learning about the world we live in. Whether we are looking both ways while crossing the street or peering deep into the eyes of a loved one. Our eyes play […]
Beneficial “Brainwashing” Occurs While We Sleep
The term “brainwashing” refers to a form of psychological manipulation of mind control through coercive persuasion. It is a method of forced re-education to alter the truth. This idea of brainwashing carries a very negative meaning. But there is a different type of brainwashing that occurs in our brain while we sleep. In a recent […]
How are Kid’s Lives Influenced by Parents’ Personalities?
Being a parent requires one to be watchful of what is said and how one acts when children are present. Children are like sponges; they seem to have an ability to pick up on every little word and cue an adult is saying. This heightened sense of discernment equips a child to interpret meaning from […]
Understanding Neuroplasticity
Human beings are designed to have remarkable innate abilities to grow, learn and adapt to our circumstances. We are not only capable of change but are designed to change. Neuroplasticity is the reason we can change and is how all learning takes place. Neuroplasticity is why: Our brain is not hard-wired to work a certain […]
Can Poor Eating Habits Change Our Brain?
Human beings are creatures of habit. Our behaviors are formed as consequences of the activities we are involved in and the choices we make. This phenomenon can be a good or a bad thing depending on what we are talking about. For instance, brushing your teeth, making your bed, taking a shower or exercise can […]
How Do Amino Acids Impact the Size of Our Brain
Food serves as chemical information for our body and mind to use to produce energy for all its systems. Some of the chemical components of food are essential, meaning they need to come from food sources because our bodies cannot manufacture them by themselves. So, they need to come from an outside source, such as […]
Early Life Stress Linked to Mental Health Seen in Neural Pathways
From the time we are born into this world our body is in survival mode. This innate instinct is in constant operation. There is no off switch. Our very survival depends on it. Most of the time it goes unnoticed, relegated to the deeper areas of our nervous, circulatory, and endocrine systems. It’s as though […]
Facts About Pet Owners and the Link Between Chronic Stress Loads
Having been a pet owner for 18 years, I can certainly attest to the positive impact a “furry friend” can have on you when you get home from work. Just being in the presence of a little critter who seems to put you in a good mood and is always excited to see you is […]