Brain Waves Harmonize When Individuals Interact
Neuroscientists have traditionally focused on studying the brain as an isolated entity, examining how neurons respond to individual tasks like solving puzzles or reading. While these studies have significantly deepened our understanding of individual cognition, they do not capture the full essence of human behavior. Humans are inherently social beings, thriving in communities, building connections, and sharing experiences that shape who we are. Recognizing this, researchers are now broadening their focus to explore how our brains function during shared experiences—a growing field called collective neuroscience.
How Brain Waves Impact Your Memory
In a split second, it takes to remember a name or focus intently on a task, and a powerful network of electrical activity unfolds in your brain. These rhythmic patterns, known as brainwaves, shape how we remember, process, and retrieve information. Created as neurons communicate, brainwaves influence everything from relaxation and focus to complex memory storage and recall. Each brainwave type—Delta, Theta, Alpha, Beta, and Gamma—has its own frequency, linked to mental states that affect how we learn, store, and access memories. By understanding these brainwave patterns, we gain insight into how the brain supports memory, from sleep-based consolidation to quick recall in high-pressure moments.
Need a Brain Boost? How Exercise Enhances Brain Fitness
Everyone knows that exercise is good for our bodies, but did you know it’s also great for your brain? Research shows that exercise can improve memory and critical thinking skills. We also know that brain training can be beneficial to keeping our minds sharp as we age. But what happens if we do both? Well, […]
Brainwaves: The Secret to Brain Fitness and Optimal Wellness
The human brain is one of the most complex, if not the most complex, organ in the body. Our emotions, thoughts and behavior communicate between neurons firing within the brain. These neurons work together, creating brainwaves by synchronized electrical pulses. If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed, don’t stress. We’ll explain more below to help you learn […]
Meditations for Stress
A common culprit to chronic physical illness and increased mental health issues is stress. Our body reacts to stress by producing cortisol, the “stress hormone,” and by increasing our beta brainwaves. Learn to limit the effects of stress on your brain and body by listening to meditations focused on managing stress. This will help your […]
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month
Every 9 seconds someone, somewhere in the United States sustains a brain injury. I’d guess that you know someone or are someone who has suffered an injury of one type or another. 47.9% of brain injuries are caused by a simple fall. That’s how I got mine. I slipped in the shower, fell back and […]
The Sleep Detox
Detoxing is all the rage these days. Everyone’s got a detox for your gut or for your skin, but new research is showing that sleep may be the best detox for your brain. Slow Wave Sleep REM sleep is a valuable tool in resting and revitalizing our bodies, but science is finding that it may […]
What is brain wellness and why is it the key to health and longevity?
Why do I need to take care of my brain? This is a fundamental question we should all be asking ourselves, because it’s simply not possible to have a genuinely healthy body without a freely functioning nervous system. And, given that 70% of the nervous system is in the brain, it makes sense that healing […]
