Aging has been on my mind lately. It’s probably related to turning seventy last year. However, it’s also a subject that has been fascinating to me since my early years. This might... Read more »
The question “Which part of the brain controls emotions?” reflects a common misconception—that emotions arise from a single, localized area of the brain. In reality, emotional processing is distributed across a network... Read more »
Why do we remember some things more easily than others—and why do we often favor information that aligns with what we already believe? These two common tendencies, long studied in psychology and... Read more »
Feeling overwhelmed by daily stress, struggling to maintain close relationships, or finding it challenging to stick to healthy routines are experiences familiar to many. While these aspects of life may seem unrelated,... Read more »
Cannabis use among older adults (over the age of 65) is growing rapidly. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health indicated that between 2015 and 2023, the prevalence of self-reported previous... Read more »
A friend once described the world we live in as “wiggly.” It can be difficult to grab hold of even what is most important to us in the midst of chaos, war,... Read more »
The human brain is one of the most complex organs in the world, and it consumes a lot of the energy that people take in by eating food (about 20 percent of... Read more »
Researchers have found that eating highly processed, sugary, fat-filled foods not only changes your body but also your brain. Dr. Dana Small, Canada Excellence Research Chair in Metabolism and the Brain at... Read more »
Living with ADHD often means knowing what you should do – use a planner, stick to a routine – but struggling to actually do it. As ADHD expert Dr. Russell Barkley famously... Read more »
Toddlers practice toilet training. Some young children practice cursive writing while others practice riding a bike. Teens practice problem solving and essay skills through daily homework. But as established adults, we don’t... Read more »