Author Ashima Kahrs, Ageless Grace EducatorAshima Kahrs suffered a severe stroke at the age of twenty-one. Through humor, wit, and humility, she relays pearls of insight she gained while enduring personal struggles, debilitating fears, and multiple “cosmic lessons”.These compelling vignettes offer a unique window into…
By Gina Rich, Washington PostNovember 2, 2023Writing by hand may feel difficult for many of us as we engage less in fine motor activities and use devices more.Aisha Attah used to write by hand a lot, whether for schoolwork or in her journal. But after…
Austin Perlmutter, MDYou’ve likely heard some version of the story: don’t eat sugar, it’s bad for your health. Indeed, research shows that consuming too much of the sweet stuff (especially when added) is linked to all sorts of issues with our brains and bodies. But…
Sandee LaMotte, CNN for CNN HealthPeople who consumed foods from the plant-based Mediterranean and brain-focused MIND diets had fewer of the hallmark signs of Alzheimer’s — sticky beta-amyloid plaques and tau tangles in the brain — when autopsied, a new study found.The MIND diet is short for…
By Kate Stockman, KateStockmanDesigns.comThe director of the George Washington University College of Medicine argues that the brain of an elderly person is much more plastic than is commonly believed. At this age, the interaction of the right and left hemispheres of the brain becomes harmonious,…
Austin Perlmutter, MDHere’s what the brain science says about how to rewire your brain!Your brain is constantly changing itself. With each passing moment, your billions of neurons change the number and strength of their trillions of connections. Beyond these fascinating changes, our brains also create…
MIT Technology Review, Bonnie Tsui, August 22, 2022We’ve often thought about muscle as a thing that exists separately from intellect—and perhaps that is even oppositional to it, one taking resources from the other. The truth is, our brains and muscles are in constant conversation with…
Last March, as the coronavirus raged across Italy, something remarkable happened. To raise one another’s spirits in the midst of stay-at-home orders, people started breaking into song from their windows and balconies. Before we knew it, impromptu communal singing would spring up in other places…
By Denise Medved Neuroplasticity is our ability to change the form and function of our brain and central nervous system. The brain’s primary purpose, now known by neuroscientists and others, is to control movement of the body. And more and more research is showing…
In our current society and culture, it is common to think of how to improve cognitive abilities in children, teenagers, and college students. But we do not often consider how to improve cognitive skills in adults – and yet brain function is the number…
I hadn’t read Tuesday’s memo. Freezing temps? Black ice warnings? Totally oblivious. As always, I ran out the front door in typical hurried fashion, only to find myself sliding uncontrollably toward the three steps leading down to the driveway. (Did I mention I was wearing rain…
By: Kate Stockman I turned 60 years young this year, and while 60 is the new 40, I am still recognizing differences in my body and brain, both of which are slowing down. I see positive models of aging all around me and wonder…
Discover and use brain science in your life and wellness practice. The Neuroscience Academy is an accredited online professional-development program designed to bring evidence-based research on brain health, performance, and thriving to a global audience. Created exclusively for professionals working in the…
Dr. Sarah McKay, founder of the Neuroscience Academy, & Denise Medved, founder of Ageless Grace, talk about neuroplasticity! Learn how you can find out more about how your brain works and what it has to do with aging, movement, and physical exercise – you…
A guest post from Dr. Sarah McKay, Founder of the Neuroscience Academy The days are long, but the years are short. This mantra has got me through many afternoons at home with my small children. Now my eldest is at school…