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‘I had a slight stroke – can you tell me who you are?’
"The Brainfit for Life course was a turning point in my life." [Eight years ago, after Bev joined a class in Pukehohe, she wrote the following.]Ā ā15 years ago I had a minor stroke from which I recovered apart from my memory. When I heard of the...
Behind the claims for coconut oil
Marketing of coconut oil has successfully played on perceptions it's a natural, healthier choice, writes Nate Rigler. Published 22 March 2023 Comment:Ā Coconut oil has gained a halo as a natural health product, with claims it can be used for almost...
Brain Myths – True or False?
Here is a list of 16 'neuromyths' that were prevalent among teachers in 2012. (Quite a long time ago now!) Research shows that some are correct and some are not. Check your own knowledge below. We use our brain 24 hours a day. [learn_more caption="True or...
Four pillars of a ābrain-boostingā menu
The links between diet and dementia New York Times By Amelia Nierenberg Walnuts can improve cognitive function. Blueberries can boost memory. Fish oil supplements can lower your risk of Alzheimerās disease. You may have noticed these buzzy ābrain foodā claims...
Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids – Are they right for you?
Noticing tinnitus just now? Find out why with Dr Teresa Burns
Daylight Saving Time in the US
Why can an hourās time change in spring disrupt our body, sleep, and mental health? On March 12, most Americans will observe the start of daylight saving time (DST) and "spring forward" by setting their clocks one hour ahead. (The exceptions are people living in...
Dr Jian Guan and cGPMAX™ – 35 years in the making.
Age-related memory decline is a by-product of the natural ageing process. While ageing is a part of life that we cannot change, we can control HOW we choose to age. Today, with increased awareness and advances in scientific research, we can make ageing more graceful...
Your Brain Needs Energy
The human brain consumes more energy than any other part of the body: The entire brain weighs three pounds (1.4 kg) and so is only a small percentage of an adult's total body weight, typically 2%. But it consumes 20% of all the energy the body uses. Why? ...
Tips for Sudoku Beginners
5 Tips for Sudoku Beginners Sudoku, which has gained in popularity in the past dozen or so years, actually originates long before that, and not from where you might expect. Although āSudokuā is a Japanese word (meaning ādigit singleā), it got that name only around...
Traffic and Tinnitus – is there a link?
Did you know that your stress levels can rocket without any warning? Because of the environment? For the first time, researchers from the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) have found a link between traffic noise exposure and its impact on hearing. The louder the...