Research shows that adult brains are much more flexibly than was previously recognised. But how to learn like a child again? Well mimic the way children learn. In a nutshell: Slow it down, vary what you practise a lot, physically exercise, take tests, copy, focus on the outcome (don’t conceptualise the way to do it) […]
Your brain’s default tendency is to remember negative events. It looks for the bad. This helps us avoid threats but predisposes us to a negative view which contributes to stress. Attention and practise is needed to store positive experiences. Positive affirmations and writing a gratitude journal can help. James found this great video on You […]
Louis doing a talk at Brinscall Hall on Tuesday August the 13th, starting at 7.30 (arrive anytime from 7.00 for refreshments). He’ll be discussing aspects of what is known about how the nervous system creates negative emotions and give insights into different techniques which could help, based on what modern science teaches about the brain. The talk […]
MRI scans of 200 volunteers with mild cognitive impairment over 2 years, while they took high doses of B12, B6 and folic acid, were compared to those who took a placebo. B vitamins are known to reduce homocysteine, which is a risk factor for Alzheimer’s. For those with high homocysteine, the atrophy level in certain […]