When Parenting Feels Overwhelming
Understanding the Mental Load and How to Manage It It’s 7:00 AM. You’re rushing to get your kids ready for school, remembering the permission slip that’s due, mentally organizing the grocery list for dinner, and already dreading the work emails you haven’t had time to answer. Amid the chaos, you realize you forgot to pack […]
Memory Improvement for Aging Adults and Trauma Survivors
The Role of LENS Neurofeedback and Mindfulness When it comes to improving memory, LENS (Low Energy Neurofeedback System) offers unique and powerful benefits, especially for aging adults and trauma survivors. Both groups face distinct cognitive challenges, including memory loss, brain fog, or difficulty processing information. LENS neurofeedback, along with mindfulness practices, can provide significant improvements […]
Mapping a Mother’s Brain
A Journey of Neuroplasticity During Pregnancy Imagine you’re sitting in your living room, scrolling through baby names on your phone, when you suddenly feel a shift—a mental one. You may be in your second trimester, and suddenly, your brain feels different, as though it’s rewiring. While pregnancy brings a flood of changes to the body, […]
11 Everyday Ways to Boost Your Memory
Memory is one of the most important cognitive functions, yet it’s something many of us take for granted—until we start to notice it’s slipping. Whether it’s forgetting where you left your keys or struggling to remember names at work, memory lapses can disrupt daily life and add unnecessary stress. But there’s good news: there are […]
Singing Your Way Back to Speech
How Music Helps Stroke Survivors What if you woke up one day and were not able to express your thoughts in words. This is the reality for many stroke survivors who suffer from aphasia—a condition that impairs speech and language abilities. But there’s hope in a surprising therapy: singing. A fascinating study by researchers at […]
Rewiring the Brain
How Brain Retraining Transforms Lives Imagine being able to reprogram your brain, like hitting a reset button to improve focus, ease anxiety, or even overcome chronic pain. Brain retraining, a therapeutic technique rooted in neuroplasticity, offers just that opportunity. This approach allows people to break free from ingrained thought patterns and behaviors by reshaping neural […]
Why Protein is Key to Better Brain Health, According to Dietitians
Powering Your Brain Have you ever wondered why you feel mentally sharp and focused after a balanced meal? Or maybe, on the flip side, you’ve felt foggy and distracted after snacking on junk food. The food we eat directly impacts how well our brains function, and protein plays a crucial role in fueling our brainpower. […]
The Brain’s Power to Change
Understanding Neuroplasticity and How to Strengthen It Imagine waking up one day and realizing that your brain is not as static as you once believed. What if I told you that your brain is constantly reshaping itself in response to everything you do, every experience you have, and even how you think? This ability of […]
Understanding Speech Repetition and When to Be Concerned
Picture this: You’re having a conversation with a friend, and each time you say something, they repeat it right back to you, almost as if they’re a mirror. At first, it might seem like they’re just being playful or not really listening, but what if it continues, no matter what you say? For some parents […]
Type 2 Diabetes Affects Brain Health- and What You Can Do to Protect Your Mind
Type 2 diabetes is well-known for its impact on physical health, from managing blood sugar levels to preventing complications like heart disease and kidney problems. But one lesser-known aspect is how diabetes affects the brain. Recent research reveals that type 2 diabetes not only increases the risk of cognitive decline but also leads to structural […]