You sit down to work, open your laptop, and it’s like your brain face-plants. You’ve got 23 tabs open, notifications keep popping up, and there’s at least one client email that feels urgent. You ...
Neuroplasticity is real: Your brain is constantly changing and can form new neural connections throughout your life. Stress is a blocker: Chronic stress inhibits the brain’s ability to adapt and ...
We’ve all heard the popular claim that you can transform your life in just three weeks, but if you’ve ever tried to stick to ...
I’ve tried wellness routines around the world, from lunar meditations in Bali to sunrise yoga on the Great Barrier Reef. Yet one of the most soul-stirring practices took shape in my backyard in ...
Working long hours comes with a slew of health issues, from too much stress to disturbed sleep, heart conditions, and mental-health disorders like anxiety and depression. It may even cause changes in ...
Every day, we're faced with constant opportunities for stimulation. With 24/7 access to news feeds, emails and social media, many of us find ourselves scrolling endlessly, chasing our next hit of ...
I feel guilty. I am exhausted and I feel guilty taking a siesta. But I am getting over myself—sometimes. Taking a break isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity for building new neural pathways. The brain ...
The Conversation reports that the brain can be trained like muscles; new challenges and rest help boost brain health and ...