Every year most of us begin our year with good intentions to follow through on our New Year’s Resolution, yet somehow the days, weeks, and months get away from us and before we know it the year has passed, and we feel discouraged and disappointed with our lack of success. So this year I encourage…
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…
You may be living your life on less than 100% brain power! Most of us are operating below 100% and could benefit from a personal "trainer" for our brain. When you want to get in shape, you join a gym. If it’s hard to keep up with the workout regimen on your own, you hire…
At Brain Fit Life, our primary goal is to help maximize people’s brain and body health for the most satisfying and healthy life possible. Healthy brain function is associated with more loving relationships while poor brain function is associated with more fighting, less sex, and higher divorce rates. Your brain decides who is attractive to…
Change is difficult. However, when it comes to improving your brain and body health, shedding excess weight, boosting your mood and doing all you can to live longer and more vibrantly—change is necessary. So how does one adopt a healthier lifestyle for the long haul? Clinical neuroscientist, board-certified psychiatrist, brain imaging expert and nine-time New…
Oh, that elusive willpower! If only we could capture it like rain water and gulp it down to become the men and women we dream we can be! But what if I told you that willpower is simply a brain function that can be helped through several simple actions? It’s true. In fact, there are…
In large part, your behavior is driven by the actual, physical functioning of your brain. When your brain works right, you are more likely to act in thoughtful, conscientious ways that help you to live longer. When your brain is troubled,…
Neuroscientists call the prefrontal cortex (PFC) the executive part of the brain because it functions like the boss at work. Use these tips to optimize your PFC and boost the control that you have over your life. The prefrontal cortex (PFC) – the front third of your brain – is larger in…
Nothing will ever be as important as the quality of the decisions you make. “I don’t tell lies, because I can look into the future and see that it is more trouble than it’s worth.” – Chloe, Age 7 Many researchers are looking for the fountain of youth and hoping…
Don’t let energy zappers prevent you from getting the exercise that you need! Keep reading and learn how to boost your energy and stay on track. Don’t let energy zappers prevent you from getting the exercise you need. Maria, forty-four, is one of my patients who has started doing…