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.
Get Healthy Without Breaking A Sweat
Exercise your…brain? While many people have never heard of brainwave entrainment, it is a field of study that has over 75 years under its belt. In 1929 scientist Hans Berger discovered the Alpha brainwave. Not long after, researchers figured out that brainwaves could be strengthened using flickering lights. They called it Photic Driving. By 1942 […]
How-To Guide for Practicing Mindfulness
What does it mean to be mindful? Being mindful means being fully present in the moment. When you can achieve this state of mind, even for short periods of time, you are creating the optimal environment for mind and body balance and harmony. You can create changes in your brain that are beneficial to your […]
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 […]
Is Your Brain Working Like a Symphony or a One-Man Band? The link between brain waves, neurotransmitters, and mental wellness
Have you ever wondered why so many Americans are taking anti-depressants? Why are so many people, young and old, suffering from ADD, ADHD and other learning challenges? What’s going wrong in the brains of so many people, and why? Neurotransmitters For most people, the answer lies in how well the brain is producing the neuro-chemicals […]
The Effect of Diabetes on Brain Health
In the United States nearly 80 million people have diabetes or pre-diabetes. The rate of diabetes is skyrocketing amidst the flood of processed, high sugar, nutrient-deficient foods most Americans are eating. One of the most frightening health problems associated with diabetes is a higher risk for dementia in our older years. According to one recent […]