Breathing for Brain Health
When it comes to good health, how you breathe may not be the first thing that comes to mind. Practicing deep breathing exercises is one of the best ways to calm an excited nervous system or help us prepare for a great night’s sleep. It’s also an excellent brain fitness workout. We’re all concerned about […]
Easy Summer Metabolism Boosts
Summer bathing suit season is upon us and if you’re like many people, you might have some feelings of anxiety associated with that. You had great intentions after the holiday season. You started that workout program with summer in mind, but life gets in the way and perhaps you haven’t had the time to make […]
Five Steps to Reset Your Stressed Brain
You can’t avoid it. You can’t escape from it. You know it’s out there waiting for you. It’s stress. We all have stress in our lives. Even when something extraordinary happens to us, it creates a certain amount of stress. We have deadlines, lists of things to do, people we have to deal with, and […]
The Hidden Danger in Vegetables?
Your mom said it. Your doctor says it. Everyone knows it. EAT YOUR VEGETABLES. It’s great advice. Vegetables contain fiber and nutrients our bodies need. They’re healthy right? Most of the time the answer is a resounding yes. Did you know, though, that sometimes vegetables can harm your health? As controversial as that sounds, it’s […]
Think Better – the Mozart Effect and You
Do you have a favorite song? One of those songs that as soon as you hear it, you have an immediate reaction. Your heart gets happy. You smile, Your toes might start tapping. You may even sing along. You remember who you were with and what you were doing when you heard it for the […]
Focus On The Now
We live in a world of constant distraction. Phones, computers, televisions, radios—they all serve to distract our minds from being fully present in the moment. It can be challenging to pay attention to conversations or focus on the task at hand. Learning to live in the now with clarity and focus can help you accomplish […]
Setting Goals with the Pareto Principle
It’s a New Year, and for many of us, our minds turn to set goals for the new year. We’re looking for a way to right the wrongs of the past or believe it’s time to improve on some aspect of our lives we find lacking. Unfortunately, many of us give up on our goals […]
Take a Creative Mind Walk with BrainTap and Dr. Keith Scott-Mumby
Dr. Keith Scott-Mumby is one of the most innovative physicians because he doesn’t buy into the myth that there is a magic pill that can fix everything. Instead, he began researching alternative medicine shortly after receiving his degree in medicine; while on his journey he discovered the power of the mind and its role in […]
Brain Fitness – Five Tips For A Healthy Brain
Your brain is the most important organ you have. It’s the control center that runs every other system in your body. If you don’t keep it fit and healthy, your entire body suffers. And, just like physical fitness, brain fitness has many benefits for all the systems in our bodies. We’re not talking about doing […]
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with BrainTap
Every year from September 15 to October 15 we observe National Hispanic Heritage Month to recognize the contributions of Hispanic Americans to our culture. This observation was enacted by President Lyndon Johnson as Hispanic Heritage Week and later expanded by President Reagan into the month-long celebration it is today. BrainTap believes America is made up […]