Why Thinking Hard Makes You Tired
Cell Press via Newswise – It’s no surprise that hard physical labor wears you out, but what about hard mental labor? Sitting around thinking hard for…
The One Mind-Management Technique Required for Sustainable Healing
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #344) and blog, I talk about the importance of self-awareness and how it is a key part of the…
Ginseng Benefits: Less Stress & Better Brain Function
Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DNM, CN – Ginseng has been used in Asia and North America for centuries. Many use it to improve thinking, concentration, memory…
Daydreaming Can Improve Your Mental Health & Cognitive Flexibility
Dr. Caroline Leaf – Although it may seem contradictory, letting your mind daydream is actually really good for your mental health! In this podcast (episode…
How to Use Blood Tests & Biomarkers to Improve Your Mental Health
Dr. Caroline Leaf – Words like “health”, “wellbeing” and “longevity” are often thrown around, but what do they actually mean, and what do they mean…
How to Unwire Addiction & Toxic Habits from Our Brains, Why Focusing on “Willpower” is Ineffective and Counterproductive
Dr. Caroline Leaf – The human brain is designed to be habitual—this has helped us survive over the centuries. But what happens when we build toxic…
The Debilitating Illness Created from Negative Thinking
Lori Clarkson via NaturalHealth365 – New research has revealed a link between negative thinking and an incurable illness affecting millions of Americans. While negative thinking has already…
Practical & Powerful Tips to Ending Mental Illness from Renowned Psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen
Dr. Caroline Leaf – Mental health is a hot topic these days, especially considering the current COVID-19 pandemic, and the enforced social separation and isolation many…
Changes in the Immune System Explain Why Belly Fat Is Bad for Thinking
Iowa State University via EurekAlert – Iowa State researchers have found for the first time that less muscle and more body fat may affect how…
Faith, Truth and Forgiveness: How Your Brain Processes Abstract Thoughts
Carnegie Mellon University via Newswise – The ability of humans to think abstractly plays a central role in scientific and intellectual progress. Unlike concrete concepts,…
5 Myths About the Brain
Dr. Caroline Leaf – You are a complex, dynamic being whose ability to think is a veritable universe, not a singular style. We should not…