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 […]
BrainTap Joins The Healthy Duke Initiative
When I set out to create BrainTap I was 12 years old. I didn’t have the headset in mind at that time, but I did have the idea that calming the brain and relaxation were key to succeeding at my goals. Since that time, many years ago, I’ve worked hard to create a company that […]
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 […]