The Role of Co-Regulation in Building Self-Regulation Skills
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #400) and blog, I talk about co-regulation. Co-regulation is a way of helping someone develop self-regulation. The person co-regulates by staying present for…
Why We Don’t Need to Remember Everything
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #376) and blog, I talk about memory and how to improve it. We actually aren’t supposed to remember everything. The brain is designed to…
Restore Mental Clarity and Ease Digestive Discomfort with This Soothing “Superhero” Spice in Your Kitchen
Lori Alton via NaturalHealth365 – The clean, spicy taste of ginger root adds a lively, refreshing note to sauces, soups, and salads. But this versatile herb – botanically known as Zingiber…
What Are the Benefits of Medicinal Mushrooms?
Al Sears, MD, CNS – The biotech world is abuzz these days over proposed drugs to help you live longer. It sounds great… except for the drug part. After circumnavigating…
Antidepressant Alternatives Better Than Prozac
Al Sears, MD, CNS – Most doctors will tell you depression is caused by a “chemical imbalance” in the brain that leads to low serotonin levels. And once you increase…
3 Ways to Boost Your Mental Energy When You Are Tired & Overwhelmed
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #364) and blog, I talk about three tips to boost your energy when you are tired and overwhelmed. Why do we get tired?…
One of the Best Mental Health Lessons from Ted Lasso
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #348) and blog, I talk about the importance of compassion and forgiveness, and how these qualities impact our wellbeing. I recently started watching…
NEW STUDY Shows Listening to Emotionally Significant Songs Improves Cognitive Function
Lori Alton via NaturalHealth365 – Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia continue to impact a tragic number of people throughout the United States. Over 6.5 million Americans are currently affected…
A Book-Filled Childhood Prevents Later Cognitive Decline
Abigail Klein Leichman via Israel21c – Books intrigue and delight children, and now we know they may also help those children preserve cognitive functioning into old age. Growing up in a book-filled…
Targeting the Brain Should Be the Focus of ALS Therapy, Not Just Spinal Cord
Northwestern University via News-Medical – The brain is indeed a target for treating ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered. This flips a long-standing belief that the disease starts in…
Dr. Colbert’s Healthy Gut Zone System
Dr. Don Colbert – Did you know there’s one system in your body that’s responsible for the health of all other systems? Sure, if your nervous system or cardiovascular system fails,…
Study: Two or More Servings of Fish Per Week May Protect Healthy Brains
American Academy of Neurology (AAN) via Newswise – MINNEAPOLIS – A new study suggests that healthy older people who eat two or more servings of fish a week, including salmon, tuna and…
Does Estrogen Protect Against the Risk of Brain Shrinkage?
American Academy of Neurology (AAN) via Newswise – MINNEAPOLIS – A new study found that people with higher cumulative estrogen exposure over their lifetime had greater brain volumes and fewer indicators of…
How Trauma Impacts Memory
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #322) and blog, I am going to talk about how memory changes over time, what influences memory loss, and how we can all…
3 Simple Ways to Improve Brain Health
Sima Ash via NaturalHealth365 – Approximately 5.4 million Americans are currently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, and this number is expected to triple by 2050. In addition, the rate of children with…
