During the holidays, we spend a lot of time thinking about food – what kind of cookies to bake, where to find the perfect apples for pie, whether we want ham or turkey for the big family dinner… …and every gathering revolves around a table full of delicious treats (in fact, we’ve had a few […]
Keeping Holiday Tradition Alive (Here at NICABM)
Here at NICABM, we do like to keep things new and fresh. But this time of year, there’s one tradition we’ve all become particularly fond of . . . . . . and that’s choosing the charity that will get half of the proceeds from our holiday special. Every year, each member of the NICABM […]
Giving Just Feels Good: It Starts in Your Brain
Each passing year brings its own unique blend of ups, downs, and “in-betweens”. . . . . . but ultimately, I often find myself feeling so blessed and grateful this time of year as I reflect back over it all. I’ve made some wonderful new friends, managed to stay in touch with those who are […]
The Brain Under Stress – Using Mindfulness to Regain Focus
Imagine having to keep your guard up every day because of bullying and the constant threat of violence . . . . . . this is what life is like for many of the adolescents incarcerated in high security prisons all over the world. And the high stress that it causes can wreak havoc on […]
Making Movement Easier: Can Mindfulness Re-Open Pathways in the Brain?
Have you ever had to stop and think about making your fingers move or wiggling your toes? For people who have experienced a stroke or suffer from a motor neuron disease, simple tasks like these can be nearly impossible. But here’s some heartening news – brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) may help them regain some of what […]