More please! Why our brains can’t seem to get enough of brain teasers and logic puzzles.

Children love to play. It’s how they learn.  Creating block towers teaches spatial reasoning and motor skills.  Playing Crazy Eights and Monopoly help develop logical reasoning abilities.  Adults need to play too but don’t seem to get enough of it.  … Continue reading

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Picture This – Do you have a photographic memory?

Eidetic imagery, more commonly called photographic memory, has long been the subject of curiosity and debate among scientists. People with photographic memories explain that they can still “see” a picture even after it is removed from sight. They often use … Continue reading

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Brain Benefits of Dark Chocolate

New research finds dark chocolate may improve brain function. Popular for centuries, chocolate is a $7 billion dollar industry in the United States alone.  And as if we needed another reason to reach for chocolate, dark chocolate has an added … Continue reading

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Multi-tasking May be Bad for Your Brain

Are your reading this while flipping the remote control, checking your Facebook page on your phone and talking to your spouse?  Well, if so, now is definitely not the time to celebrate. Although people often boast about their ability to … Continue reading

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5 Risk Factors for Developing Alzheimer’s Disease

“Am I at risk for getting Alzheimer’s?”  This question is on the mind of many baby boomers and children of parents affected by Alzheimer’s disease.  Here are the major and contributing risk factors associated with developing Alzheimer’s: Top 5 Risk … Continue reading

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12 Tips to Help You Sleep Better

Creating a successful sleep strategy is important to achieve deep, quality sleep every night.  By learning some common barriers to good sleep, you can create your perfect plan for a wonderful night’s rest.  Follow these tips and you’re on your … Continue reading

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Five Ways to Beat the Winter Blues

Do chilly temperatures and long nights leave you feeling down? The winter blues, also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder, affect 25 million Americans. Seasonal Affective Disorder is a type of depression caused by reduced levels of the chemical serotonin in … Continue reading

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3 Brain Foods You Aren’t Eating But Should Be

For you carnivores, the first on our brain food list is… Brain Food #1 -  Grass Fed Beef  According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, women with good iron levels performed better and faster on mental exercises than those … Continue reading

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Unlock Your Powers of Concentration

Your brain is responsible for regulating the body and the power of concentration. It needs quality nutrition in order to keep the brain functioning properly. Caffeine:  Drinking coffee, tea, or other caffeinated beverages is enough to make the brain more … Continue reading

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New Evidence in Brain-Based Research – Brain Plasticity

A primary finding to develop from the latest neuro-scientific research is that the human brain is dynamic.  Brain plasticity refers to our brain’s ability to develop and create new neural pathways throughout life. In fact, genetics does less than you might think; … Continue reading

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