Thinks I find along the way
When does forgetfulness become something more serious? And how can we delay or even prevent that change? We talk to brain expert Richard Restak: Stop drinking, keep reading, look after your hearing: a neurologist’s tips for fighting memory loss and Alzheimer’s
Getting decent shut-eye boosts our bodies and brains, but did you know about these lesser-known benefits of sleep? Source: 7 surprising benefits of sleep for your health, mood and relationships
Some brains can’t help but decide that three o’clock in the morning is the right time to ruminate on everything that’s going wrong. Source: Scientists Finally Understand the Link Between Depression and Bad Sleep
Multitasking is not good for your brain processes or mental health. It can lead to increased frustration, irritability, and stress. Source: How Single-Tasking Can Decrease Your Stress and Improve Your Mood – Tiny Buddha
If this kind of thinking appeals to you, be sure to look into ‘The ONE Thing’ by Gary Keller…
“The key to cultivating internal calm amidst ever-present stress. Hacking our brain begins with a clear knowledge of the three executive systems that run our cognitive processing. We’ll refer to them as the first executive (amygdala, fear response), second executive (frontal-parietal lobe, logic, and problem-solving), and third executive (DMN, empathy, and self-awareness). This control panel of sorts gives us a comprehensive view of the ways that our thoughts, behaviors, and feelings interact at any given moment.” Go to the source: How to Be Resilient in an Overwhelming World
At this point in my life, I’m not really looking to add anything new. However, I am looking to discard things that no longer serve me. Toward that end, I share this:
Each year one vicious habit discarded, in time might make the worst of us good.
Benjamin Franklin
It is easier to make them than to resolve them. Source: How to Make Good New Year’s Resolutions
btw, if you’re looking for ways to make 2022 your best year ever, check out this lesson from Brian Johnson.
“The intention of deep listening and loving speech is to restore communication, because once communication is restored, everything is possible.” Source: The Three Buddhist Steps to Repairing Relationships
Researchers have made a surprising discovery about the human gut’s enteric nervous system that itself is filled with surprising facts. For starters, there’s the fact that this ‘second brain’ exists at all: Revealing the logic of the body’s ‘second brain’: Scientists discover new science in the gut and, potentially, new leads on how to treat irritable bowel syndrome and other disorders
A recent study finds that exercise can strengthen the brain and improve memory: Can Walking Reverse Brain Aging?
It’s ironic but true: The best thing for your nervous system is another human and the worst thing for your nervous system is another human. Neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett tells us why: People’s words and actions can actually shape your brain — a neuroscientist explains how
This is the latest episode of one of my favorite podcasts:
“Judy, Lyn and Donna Ulrich were driving to a volleyball game when their Ford Pinto was hit from behind by a Chevy van. The Pinto caught fire, and the three teenagers were burned to death. This week on Hidden Brain, we talk to a former Ford insider who could have voted to recall the Pinto years before the Ulrich girls were killed — but didn’t. And we ask, is it possible to fairly evaluate our past actions when we know how things turned out? Source: The Halo Effect: Why It’s So Difficult To Understand The Past : Hidden Brain“
Exercise increases galanin in the locus coeruleus and boosts stress resilience: How Running Makes the Brain More Resilient to Stress
And 10 U-turns that can heal them: 10 ‘Lizard Brain’ Actions That Poison Intimate Relationships
To love well, balance autonomy and connection: Love in the Profound Part of the Brain
It’s never too late to start strengthening your brain: People with large brain reserves can circumvent Alzheimer’s. Here’s how to build yours.
The sleeping brain performs critical functions that affect cognition and memory: New Research Shows How Sleep Clears Toxins from the Brain
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You use your brain’s executive function every day — it’s how you do things like pay attention, plan ahead and control impulses. Can you improve it to change for the better? With highlights from her research on child development, cognitive scientist Sabine Doebel explores the factors that affect executive function — and how you can use it to break bad habits and achieve your goals.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAC-5hTK-4c
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