Why reading a good book is the best thing you can do for your brain
Besides giving us stories to cherish, recent research shows immersing yourself in a good book can do wonders for your mental health. By looking through the eyes of characters, you understand their pain and their joy, which can lead to greater empathy. That can also help to relieve loneliness and Read More...
These 5 impacts of meditation on your brain carry long-term health benefits
Here is an easy, quick and informative read. If meditation is already a regular practice in your life, then you may enjoy grabbing one little extra bit of information, and being generally reminded, about its health benefits. If you’ve been meaning to get started tomorrow and keep procrastinating, Read More...
Follow your artistic streak and enjoy reduced cognitive impairment in old age
Indulging an artistic pursuit, or making time for a craft you enjoy, may just be your passport to a healthy brain way into your later years, according to a new study by the Mayo Clinic. The former is associated with a 73-percent cognitive impairment risk reduction, the latter with a 43-percent risk Read More...
High-touch help
Simple human contact can help reduce physical pain and emotional anxiety. David Servan-Schreiber | July/August 2010 issue Carla has fallen off her bike and has a bad cut above her eye. She’s bleeding; she’s shaking; her head hurts. Her husband Jack has called an ambulance, but Read More...
How people with brain injuries can benefit from laughter
Mary Desmond Pinkowish | August 2009 issue The benefits of humor are obvious at the Gateway Café, a project of the University of Rhode Island for adults with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). The Gateway has an open-door policy for people with head injuries, who are invited to spend time and connect Read More...
Improve mental health with neurofeedback
How you can train your brain to help reduce stress, enhance creativity and improve mental health. Blaine Greteman | March 2009 issue As Vicki Wyatt attaches electrodes to my scalp with a generous glop of slimy goo, I'll admit I'm a little skeptical about the calming effects of the treatment I'm Read More...
How to choose a neurofeedback practitioner
Blaine Greteman | March 2009 issue Neurofeedback remains unregulated in most countries. So how can you choose a skilled practitioner? James R. Evans, who wrote and edited some of the leading neurofeedback training guidebooks, recommends looking for a therapist certified by a group like the Read More...