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Think. Focus. Remember. Light up gamma waves
If shining patterned light improves cognitive function sounds like science fiction, then brace yourself, because the idea is not far-fetched. Recent research findings show that light can fine-tune your brain to oscillate at gamma wave frequencies, which are associated...
The Brain-Heart Connection
February is American Heart Month. And while health conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and obesity account for most cardiovascular problems, do you know your brain health is very much connected to your heart health? Brain-Heart The brain...
Time is ripe for at-home health care
How did you go about your doctor's appointment last year? Was it a remote consultation via tablets, laptops and phones? If your answer is yes, you have contributed to the telehealth use surge during the coronavirus pandemic. Telehealth has been around for decades but...
We are our brains: A Beginner’s Guide to Neuromodulation
The brain is one of the most complicated and intricate systems that creates and controls our every thought, emotion, and action. As declared by French Philosopher René Descartes, written in Latin, cogito, ergo sum, which translates to "I think, therefore I am." We are...
Your 2021 Wellness Goal: Better Brain Health
The year 2020 is one of the most challenging, if not the most challenging, years. The pandemic, economic fallout, and social unrest have taken a toll on the collective mental health. Reports of increased incidences of anxiety, depression, and pandemic stress disorder...
It’s time to pay attention to brain health: neuromodulation with near infrared light is the new frontier
Like musical sounds, your brain displays different waveforms depending on your state of mind. For example, when you are concentrated on a challenging task, gamma waves may kick in to help with attention and mental processing. With more than 600 neurological diseases...
Brighten up your home office for better productivity
Since the coronavirus outbreak in March, more than two-thirds of American workers have been working from home, according to the latest Gallup Panel data. While working from home is not always preferred, you can improve productivity by applying these simple DIY tips to...
What’s in an Alpha? Boost alpha brain waves for a relaxed state of mind
Brain waves are the electrical firings generated when the neurons inside your head communicate with each other. This communication is the origin of all your thoughts, emotions and actions. You can modify these electrical activities to strengthen and retrain your brain...
Keep Calm, Find Blue Spaces and Carry On
Blue is a popular favorite color for many people. It's also a color often found in nature—a clear blue sky, deep blue ocean—which may be why the color brings to mind feelings of calmness, peacefulness and tranquility. A recent study published in Environmental...