The daily choices you make on what food to eat have an impact on your personal mental state every day. Your brain is the organ that is responsible for your mood, your emotions, thinking processes, decision making skills, and attention span. It controls the mental processes that impact how you, as a human, feel on... Continue Reading →
I am currently in my final semester of undergraduate studies. The past four years have been filled with so many awesome memories and prideful accomplishments, but also a lot of stress. How did I ever get through the semesters where I was juggling 6 classes, a demanding athletic schedule, an on-campus job, and a social... Continue Reading →
About 50 million people in the United States right now are in school. This is a big chunk of the population. Since many people reading this may also be in school, or know someone who is, here are some study tips. First tip is to use flashcards. They make your brain use active recall, where... Continue Reading →
Water is an important drink in everyday life. There are many reasons why for your physical health, what bout for your mental health? Drinking water means staying hydrated and not just chugging a lot of water every once in a while. The brain needs water to function, and if it does not receive enough... Continue Reading →
With the impending winter break, some people may wonder how they will spend all the time they have with their kids, since they have some time off of school. This can be a great time to bake with the kids. They can be exposed to a new task they may not have thought about before.... Continue Reading →
Did you know exercise is a great thing for your brain? It has short and long term effects on your brain. The short-term effect of a single workout includes a boost in your mood, because of the increase of neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin, and noradrenaline. Also, a single workout can have the ability to help you shift and focus your attention and reaction time for up... Continue Reading →
 Art is something that can connect people from all around the world. It can evoke feelings from the audience who views it, tell a story, or create an aesthetic pleasure. Something many people may not realize is that art can also be used for mental health. It is useful because it can improve someone’s... Continue Reading →
his famous song by Michael Jackson is a good reminder to everyone that when something seems bad to focus on improving ourselves. If you do not know the song here are some of the lyrics, “I'm starting with the man in the mirrorI'm asking him to change his waysAnd no message could've been any clearerIf... Continue Reading →
Neuroplasticity is a fun word for how brains adapt to new situations. There are two main types of neuroplasticity. The first one is structural plasticity meaning that experiences or memories change a brain’s physical structure. This is predominant in children because they are constantly experiencing and remembering brand new things. Another reason is because their... Continue Reading →
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