The brain is a complex organ. Weighing an average of three pounds, the brain is the supercomputer of our body. It’s where we process thoughts, store and access memory, control bodily functions including dictating when and how our bodies move. And ...
We all experience periods of time where we struggle to focus and our productivity levels drop. This lull can be brought on by many factors such as mental fatigue, stress, taking on too much, or not finding our daily activities challenging enough. ...
Sports are well known for the physical benefits they hold. But sports help with more than physical development, they also have many benefits for the brain. Here are five sports that are incredibly beneficial for our brains.
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When many of us start a new activity or behaviour which will get us closer to our goals, we feel keen to get going and excited about how our new routine will give us the results we have always wanted. After actually starting, we can cling on to this ...
There’s a common misconception that humans have a rational side and an emotional side. However, with scientists devoting more studies into understanding where emotions are located in our brain, they’re discovering that rationality and emotionality ...
Stress is a natural part of our lives. No matter how varied our individual lives get, we all experience various levels of stress at some point. Finding ways to alleviate daily stress so it doesn’t build to long-term stress is a valuable tool to have ...
It’s easy to associate Halloween with all the sweet treats. Candied apples and caramel popcorn. Hot chocolate and hot apple cider. Not to mention all the candy we strikeout to collect on Halloween night. But there’s no reason our snacks can’t be ...
In many neighborhoods and communities around the globe, Halloween is more than a single night of trick or treating. They organize carnivals or fall festivals where kids can play games and collect candy in safe environments. Many of these games are ...
Effective time management is a skill we can all use no matter where we’re at in life or what tasks and activities fill our day. Smart work always beats hard work, but what’s the secret formula to differentiate the two?
In our tech-filled world, ...
Halloween is most closely associated with kids wearing their favorite costumes and going trick-or-treating. But there’s no reason to limit the experience to a single night of fun and games. We can celebrate the spooky holiday all month long and ...