How do you “exercise” your brain? While it’s not like other parts of your body that you can move or stretch physically, it seems like different “workouts” for the brain are popping up virtually everywhere lately. So do they work? Well, that’s what Rui Nouchi, PhD and a team of researchers in Tokyo, Japan wanted […]
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 […]
Changing the Brain with Meditation: What’s Sleep Got to do With It?
When a busy day is done, and you’re finally tucked in bed and fast asleep, your brain gets a break from that seemingly endless daily barrage of stimulation. For researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, that made for an ideal opportunity to take a look at brain waves in their most natural, uninfluenced state. They […]
A Look at Trauma from Inside the Brain
Trauma’s impact on the body can often be readily apparent, but what does trauma look like from inside the brain? According to David Berceli, PhD, there’s a specific sequence to how the brain processes trauma . . . . . . and knowing how it works could be essential to honing our approach to the […]
Does God Affect Our Brain?
Have you ever seen colors spelled out using the wrong color font? It’s called the Stroop task and it might look like this: Red Blue Green Yellow. Instead of reading the word, you have to determine the color of the word. Researchers from the University of Toronto, led by psychologist Michael Inzlicht, PhD, examined subjects’ […]