The singer and rapper Dessa had been writing songs about heartbreak for years, as she waded through a volatile relationship and a protracted breakup. One night, inspired by a TED talk, she decided to see if studying her brain could help her fall out of love. Watch full TED talk by DESSA, Can We Choose to Fall Out of Love?
The 6-Step Process To Train Your Brain To Focus
November 25th, 2019 - By Jen in UncategorizedThere’s a growing body of research about how counterproductive multitasking can be. While we may feel like we’re getting more done, the reality is that regular multitasking can leave us with a diminishing ability to focus. That’s good to know. But if you’re a chronic multitasker who finds it hard to focus, is there any hope of getting your attention span back? Read full article: getpocket.com, …more
Time passes faster for meditators, leaves them unable to accurately judge time
November 21st, 2019 - By Jen in UncategorizedA recent study asked people to estimate short and long intervals of time after completing a mindfulness meditation exercise. The results showed that all the participants reported that time seemed to pass more quickly than it did in reality. Neuroscience research shows that meditation can help reduce anxiety and increase happiness. Read full article: Bigthink.com, “Time passes faster for meditators, leaves them unable to accurately …more
Screen time linked to lower brain development in preschoolers
November 6th, 2019 - By Jen in UncategorizedScreen time use by infants, toddlers and preschoolers has exploded over the last decade, concerning experts about the impact of television, tablets and smartphones on these critical years of rapid brain development. Read full article: Fox2now.com, “Screen time linked to lower brain development in preschoolers”
Comparison of serum B12, folate and homocysteine concentrations in children with autism spectrum disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and healthy controls.
November 4th, 2019 - By Jen in Autism Spectrum, Information on ADD/ADHDOBJECTIVE: We aimed to investigate the serum concentrations of vitamin B12, folate and homocysteine in children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and healthy controls. Read full article: PubMed.gov, “Comparison of serum B12, folate and homocysteine concentrations in children with autism spectrum disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and healthy controls.”
Neurofeedback Panel: From Treatment to Optimal Performance
October 3rd, 2019 - By Jen in Neurofeedback NewsConsciousness Hacking Presents Neurofeedback Panel: From Treatment to Optimal Performance. October 30th, 6:30pm – 8:30pm, University of Denver For Tickets Click Here
The grandmaster diet: How to lose weight while barely moving
October 1st, 2019 - By Jen in Athletic/Performance EnhancementGrandmasters in competition are subjected to a constant torrent of mental stress. That stress, in turn, causes their heart rates to increase, which, in turn, forces their bodies to produce more energy to, in turn, produce more oxygen…Stress also leads to altered — and disturbed — sleep patterns, which in turn cause more fatigue — and can lead to more weight loss. Read full article: …more
Are Your Children Sleep-Deprived?
September 3rd, 2019 - By Jen in SleepIt’s about that time: the start of the school year. Bleary-eyed kids everywhere are dragged from bed, thrown into clothing, handed an energy bar and glass of juice, and shuttled off to spend hours sitting at a desk. They come home, do hours of homework, squeeze in some screen time, squeeze some vaguely edible goo into their mouths, update their Facebook status, post a few …more
ISNR 27th Annual Conference
August 22nd, 2019 - By Jen in neuroAgility NewsInternational Society for Neurofeedback and Research Annual Conference, September 16-22; Denver, CO
The Importance of Doing Nothing: Art of Relaxation
August 5th, 2019 - By Jen in UncategorizedA visit to Italy will soon have you embracing the concept of dolce far niente or “sweetness of doing nothing.” It does not mean being lazy; instead, it’s the idea of finding pleasure in idleness or relaxation. It is the ability to savor an experience, relishing the feeling of wholeness as it fills what is empty. This is a different sort of doing nothing, much more than …more
