“NEW YEAR, NEW YOU!” At some point in the past two days, you probably said something like the following: “Alright, time to lose this gut. “ “This year I’m gonna tone these arms and fix these love handles.” “Holy crap I really let myself go. Is that Cheeto dust…on my […]
Category: Personal development
These are the 7 habits of highly healthy brains (in order of importance)
The relationships between our thoughts, our biology, the world around us, and our health and wellbeing are complex. Add in the brain (the most complex of living structures, one that enabled humans to walk on the moon, map the human genome, and compose masterpieces of literature, art, and music) and you’re […]
How Kenney the Tabletop Gamer Lost 120 Pounds and Found His Voice (Literally).
“There’s no way that’s the same person, right?” Admittedly, that’s what I first thought when I saw Kenney’s before and after photos. There was just NO way that this Tony Stark looking dude on the right was the same person as the man in the other photo, right? And then […]
How to teach your kids about their brain.
Knowledge is power. So learning about the brain lays strong foundations for emotional intelligence. Wise words from clinical psychologist Dr Hazel Harrington the author of this week’s blog post. When children understand what’s happening in the brain, it can be the first step to having the power to make […]
These are the 13 neuroscience blogs and podcasts you need to follow in 2016.
Neuroscience is seductive. We have studies proving that the presence of irrelevant neuroscience information makes explanations of psychological phenomena more appealing! And throwing in fMRI pictures further increases that allure. Neuromyths are abound and understandably there are numerous neuroscientists, bloggers and others lining up to sneer and throw rocks at people who believe […]
How to Build Muscle on a Vegetarian Diet
Figuring out what buttons to push to meet your own nutrition needs can be difficult and stressful. With so many food choices, claims, and hype — not to mention specific eating preferences, allergies, and food sensitivities — it’s no surprise that consistently eating well is a big hurdle. Following a vegetarian […]
How Trauma Can Damage the Brain for Generations and Can Be Reversed
The relatively new science of epigenetics is proving that who you are is the culmination of the experiences in your life – and even those of your ancestors – which cause changes in how your genes operate. Modifications occur and genes can switch on or off depending on the environment. […]
How Many Calories Do You Burn While Walking?
How many calories do you burn while walking? It’s a simple question, but it inevitably leads to a series of other questions too: Can I lose weight just by walking? Is there a right way to walk? How about a wrong way? How many calories do you burn walking a […]
