Mindful Blog

One of the last things you’re thinking about during sex is probably chemicals and your brain—but they’re more involved than you think. Studies and MRIs suggest there are many remote areas of the brain that are active before, during, and after orgasm.

Diet and sleep are the most recognized deterrents against the development of dementia pathology. But now a completely different activity, that many write off as immature and juvenile, may just help fend off dementia for years to come.

The tenets of mindfulness meditation sounds on paper tailor-made for managing ADHD symptoms. Mindfulness helps you monitor and refocus your attention away from distractions through non-judgmental acceptance of your moment-to-moment experience. 

Sorry if you think we’ve already asked, but do you know exactly what déjà vu is? If you’re like most sensible people, you’ll likely say it’s the bizarre feeling that you’ve experienced something that’s happened before.

According to research published February in the Journal of Neuroscience, the answer links back to how daylight interacts with opioid receptors in the brain.

Even when we are resting, the mind is tremendously active. While we sleep, the brain processes memories, quietly operates a vast network of bodily systems, and repairs damage. During all of this activity, the mind still wanders. But where, exactly, does it go? In a fascinating new brain study, scientists get a little closer to answering that puzzling question.

Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects dopamine-producing neurons in the brain. It develops slowly over years, and leads to symptoms including tremors, balance issues, and rigid limbs. In a new study published in the journal Neurology, researchers found that high intake of dietary antioxidants like vitamins C and E is associated with a lower risk of Parkinson disease.

World renowned neuroscientist Professor Andrew Scholey has joined Kiwi brain food technology company Ārepa to lead their 2021 research programme. Scholey is known for heading up international research on the effects of food and plants on brain health and will support Ārepa’s goal to create the world’s smartest drink out of New Zealand.

To enjoy our lives in 2021, we need to snap out of destructive habits and get our energy levels back. In some cases, that may initially mean forcing yourself to do the things that will gradually make you feel better. If you are experiencing more severe symptoms, however, you may want to speak to a professional about therapy or medication.

Human beings make tens of thousands of choices every day. Almost half of these daily actions are habitual — conducted on “autopilot” without much conscious thought.