Brain Health

Tips to Combat Stress that Work

When the day gets hectic, crazy and out of control it is our brain that either helps us to stop and enjoy the precious moments with our family or get caught up in the stress. It is our brain that can either help us to be more consistent in following through on our parenting philosophies…

Create Focused, Written Goals

Dr. Daniel Amen has his patients do an exercise called the One-Page Miracle (OPM) because it makes such a dramatic difference in the lives of those who practice it. OPM includes more than just your physical goals. Your relationships, career, financial situation, and health and the stress they can cause all affect your body and…

The Body on Meditation

The Body on Meditation Studies show that meditation can improve our psychological wellbeing by reducing stress, anxiety, addiction, and depression and by improving memory and critical thinking. But did you know that meditating can also make structural changes to the brain? Meditation can change the way neurons talk to each other, creating new circuits. It…

Craving Solution: Action Step: Balance Your Brain Chemistry – Boost Your Endorphins!

Endorphins are chemicals linked to feeling pleasure and eliminating pain. They are the body’s own natural morphine or heroinlike substance. These substances are heavily involved in addiction and the loss of control. Natural ways to boost endorphins include the following: Exercise, which is why some people feel a runer’s high when they exercise intensely. Acupuncture,…

Protect Your Sleep With These Simple Tips

When Daylight Savings Time starts again on March 9, as we “spring forward” an hour, brain health warriors need to be on the ready. Here’s why. While we may enthusiastically welcome spring’s extended, light-filled days, especially after a long, cold oppressive winter, the switch to Daylight Savings Time comes with a bitter pill: losing an…

11 Simple Brain-Boosting Steps

Want to know the real secret to achieving the body you desire? Of course you do! The great news is that it is not a diet or new workout or any kind of quick fix. It’s actually all in your head! (Well…brain, to be exact.) It’s really simple. Your brain is the command and control…

Too Much Technology May be Having a Negative Impact

Do you crave one excitement after the other throughout your day? If so, you might want to consider your brain’s pleasure centers. To keep cravings in check, it’s very important to be sure your pleasure centers are healthy and balanced. Clinical neuroscientist, board-certified psychiatrist, New York Times bestselling author and brain imaging expert, Dr. Daniel…