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Author Archives: Paulette Hicks
Build a Better Brain with Meditation
Benefits of Meditation 1. Reduces stress 2. Lowers blood pressure 3. Decreases anxiety 4. Relieves insomnia 5. Lessens the effects of PTSD 6. Improves attention and focus 7. Enhances learning Can Meditation Increase your Gray Matter? Thousands of studies have Read More
Posted in General, Health
Tagged brain health, meditation
Feed Your Inner Geek with Geek Wisdom
When the term “geek wisdom” is uttered, images are instantly conjured of Spock and Yoda sipping tea and debating the universe over a game of Dejarik. However, the co-writers of Geek Wisdom have banded together to expose the inherent wisdom Read More
Posted in Products
Tagged book review, books, geek wisdom, geeky, get caught reading
Treat Your Brain to a Good Book
I was in love with reading before I even knew how. I started at an early age and it was how I spent the majority of my free time as a kid. My family often made comments about always finding Read More
Posted in Health
Tagged Brain Fitness, brain health, get caught reading, reading
Change Your Brain, Change Your Body
Cherries. Peaches. Walnuts. Raspberries. Avocados. We all know and love these foods as delicious, snack-able treats. However, did you know that they are also among the top 50 best brain healthy foods? The joint collaboration of Dr. Daniel & Tana Read More
Posted in Health, Products
Tagged brain foods, Change Your Brain Change Your Body, Dr. Daniel Amen, protein diet, Tanya Amen
The Brain Benefits of Crossword Puzzles
Four Ways Crossword Puzzles Benefit Your Brain
1. Enhance vocabulary
2. Strengthen word recall and memory
3. Stimulate problem solving skills
4. Improve focus and attention Read More
Posted in Fun, Health, Research
Tagged Alzheimer's disease, Brain Fitness, cognitive reserve, cognitive stimulation, Crosswords, focus and attention, Memory, problem solving, word recall, Word Skills
Brains and Bracketology
March Madness and Bracketology are relatively new to me. Last year was the first time I had ever completed brackets. It was a lot of work and was very rewarding to get the most points in my pool. For those of you who are unfamiliar with these terms, I am referring to the chart that over 5 million people complete predicting how teams will advance in the NCAA tournament. Read More
Posted in Fun, General, Research
Tagged Brain Fitness, Critical Thinking, Group Games, Research
The Brain in Love Book Review
In The Brain in Love, Dr. Amen takes on the importance of the brain in love, sex and relationships. If the brain is the largest sex organ, then understanding how it works can give you insight into sex, intimacy and Read More
Posted in Health, Products, Research
Tagged Attention, Brain Fitness, intimacy, relationships
A New Year for Your Noodle
Looking for a way to improve your brain health and stay sharp this year? You don’t have to set huge goals for yourself. Start small. Make little improvements or add new things in gradually throughout the year. Read More
Posted in Health, Research
Tagged Brain Fitness, cognitive reserve, Creativity, Group Games, Memory, social games, Social Interaction
Let’s Play Together!
It’s a brand New Year! This is our time for a fresh start. We sort through the events of the past year and look at things we would like to change. Then we make a list of resolutions: exercise, eat better, spend smarter, etc. How many of us included “Play More” on our list? We don’t really view play as important, but it is in so many ways. Read More
Posted in Fun, General, Health, Research
Tagged Brain exercise, children, cognitive stimulation, cooperation, Creativity, family games, Group Games, imagination, Memory, Social Interaction
Giving is Good for Your Brain
The last thing I wanted to do was get out of bed at 7:30am on a rainy Sunday morning. I seriously considered going back to bed, but I didn’t. Instead I got up and headed to Montrose Harbor for the Read More
Posted in General, Health, Press, Research
Tagged Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's disease, Brain Fitness, Exercise, Memory, Research, Social Interaction