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Author Archives: Paulette
Meditation May Prevent Colds and Flu
I’ve been reading this week about a study performed by the University of Wisconsin that showed that mindfulness meditation or moderate exercise can reduce instances of cold and flu. This information comes a little late, as I have been suffering from Read More
Posted in General
Beating the Winter Blahs
I don’t get depressed during the winter months, but I do experience what I refer to as the winter blahs (not blue, just blah). I have to fight the urge to stay on of my couch and watch movies all Read More
Posted in Fun, General, Health
Tagged Brain Fitness, cognitive reserve, cognitive stimulation, Coordination, Creativity, game night, Group Games, Social Interaction, winter blahs, winter blues
Brain Benefits of Working Puzzles
Puzzles were a prominent part of my childhood. During the winter months, our dining room table often held a large piece of leftover wall paneling covered with jigsaw puzzles in progress. I would sit with my mom and try to Read More
Why Do Tongues Get Twisted in a Tongue Twister?
A big black bug bit a big black bear, and the big black bear bled blood I’m not sure who created it, but today is International tongue twister day. Tongue twisters are silly and make us laugh, but they are Read More
Posted in Fun, Trivia
Tagged Brain, language, speech, tongue twisters, word recall, Word Skills
Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) originated with the indigenous cultures of Mexico. When missionaries brought Christianity to the country the celebration converged with the Catholic holy days of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. These celebrations Read More
Posted in General
Why Do We Love Scary Stories?
Why do we love scary stories? Why do we enjoy that creeping sensation or jolt of terror when we read a ghost story or see a horror flick? Part of the answer has to do with biology. When we are Read More
Posted in General
Tagged Critical Thinking, flight or fight, psychology, scary stories, Trivia
Nifty & Handy Things Your Grandparents Knew
If you enjoy books with interesting information and a leaning towards nostalgia, check out How to Build a fire: And Other Handy Things Your Grandfather Knew and How to Sew a Button: and Other Nifty Things Your Grandmother Knew. Compiled Read More
Posted in Book review, General, Products
Tagged continual learning, l, Memory, nostalgia, Trivial Pursuit
Fun and Quirky Books
You’ve all heard the phrase “laughter is the best medicine”. Well there is some truth in it. Laughter alleviates stress, boosts the immune system, increases learning and memory capability and in some cases, reduces pain. So finding things that make Read More
Posted in Book review, Health, Products
Tagged cognitive stimulation, Creativity, laughter, Memory, Social Interaction, stress reduction
Today is Dictionary Day
Today is Dictionary Day and it commemorates the birth of Noah Webster, creator of the American Dictionary of the English Language. Wesbster’s work influenced American education and the way we use language. He was born in 1758 in Hartford Read More
Posted in General, Products, Trivia
Tagged History, vocabulary, Word Skills
Wordy Word Is Here!
We’ve been waiting for many months for this baby to arrive. Wordy Word is one of the first word skills games created by our Brain Workshop. Wordy Word is a fast-paced, high pressure word game that calls on you to Read More
Posted in Brain Workshop, General, Products
Tagged focus and attention, game design, Group Games, Memory, Social Interaction, vocabulary, Word Skills