Actually, it does! We live down the street from an elementary school. I was driving by at lunch time and the kids were out playing at...

February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is still one of the leading causes of death in the United State. 1 in 4 deaths are caused...

With all the talk of hearts this month, let’s take a look at how heart health affects your brain. It turns out what’s good for your heart...

Ah, our magnificent brains – that three-pound organ that rests between our ears. It dictates who we are, what we do, how and what we...

It is that time of year when love is celebrated – Valentine’s Day. Whether you are in the throes of new love or have been blessed with...

Global news has been quite grim lately. It is not unusual to hear of new terrorist attacks, mass shootings and other horrific events. How...

A few years ago I parked in an airport garage and since I was running late, I just ran from the car into the airport. When I returned to...

I have been immersed in everything brain for a number of years. Dementia is part of that immersion. There are many family members and...

Around twenty years ago very talented neuro-researchers discovered that the brain has the ability to change itself. This brain principle...

Transitions can be difficult. Even though we celebrate birthdays every year, we don’t necessarily acknowledge the signs of aging. We...

I originally published this article in January of 2015. I thought I would look at new research and update this a bit. Well not much has...

Our brains are magical! They are capable of changing form and function. They can generate new brain cells, change neural pathways, and...

Every time I hear the word neurogenesis the soundtrack for 2001 A Space Odyssey pops into my head. The difference is – the movie was...

Have you ever been accused of being a ‘creature of habit’? What exactly does that mean? Dr. Sarah McKay defines the common...

Any brain function that has the name Eureka must be very special. In reality we all experience these moments. They normally come after...