Brain Building Blogs
Brain Benefits of Physical Activity
Physical activity is a core piece of discussions on brain development, health, and aging. This blog will discuss the benefits of physical activity for the brain, the popular question of “How much physical activity should I be getting?”, and suggestions for combining play and exercise for all ages.
Animal Relationships and Social Health
What role do relationships with animals play in our cognitive health? This blog will discuss the importance of social connection, how pets can play a role, and the benefits of animal relationships for the brain.
Online Games for Maintaining Cognitive Function in Older Adults
Online games are a great option for cognition-enhancing play, but come with important considerations. Learn more in this blog about online games for maintaining cognitive funciton in older adults.
Brain Foods
This blog will explore the facts and fiction behind “Brain Foods” as well as what real additions you can make to your diet to support your brain health.
Improving Executive Function in Everyday Life
Learning about your Executive Function skills contributes to your self-awareness which has been positively correlated to the ability to effect change.
Bilingualism: Lifelong brain benefits
Read about the incredible role of bilingualism in supporting executive function, and consider the diverse ability of acquiring a second language to alter brain outcomes.
Art and the Aging Brain
Research shows that engaging with art can help keep the brain sharp, improve emotional well-being, and enhance overall quality of life! Learn more in this blog post.
Student Mental Health and Finding Time to Play
This blog looks at post secondary students need for concern both with taking care of their mental health (however this looks for each student individually), while also finding time to play within a surely rigorous academic schedule.
Music and the Aging Brain
Research shows that engaging with music can boost cognitive abilities by improving memory, focus, and self-control. For older adults, music offers a simple, enjoyable, and accessible way to keep the mind active, reduce stress, and strengthen social connections, all contributing to healthy aging.
Games on the Go!
The goal of this blog is to provide you with a list of games that require no materials, and so can easily be done on the go and in or out of the house to help you find time to play every day!
Loneliness and the Aging Brain
Loneliness can bring about adverse health outcomes for both your mind and body. To prevent these outcomes, this blog will focus on providing both an understanding of loneliness and helpful resources for those experiencing social isolation and the feeling of loneliness.
Brain Benefits of Mindful Moments
Have you ever felt overwhelmed in the middle of your day, had a hard time falling asleep, or experienced difficulty expressing your emotions? If so, you may benefit from learning about mindfulness and taking time for a mindful moment the next time you experience one of these common issues.
Sleep Hygiene
Sleep hygiene refers to strategies that can be used to improve your quality and/or quantity of sleep through changes in behaviour.
Sleep For All Ages
Can the time we spend not using our brains change how our brains work when we do? Learn more in “Sleep for all ages”.
Executive Functions And The Aging Brain
Strengthening of executive functions can be achieved through a multitude of pathways: exercise, sleep, nutrition, play, and interpersonal relationships all play a significant role in keeping the brain healthy, and executive functions in optimal conditions as we age.
Effects of Sleep and Nutrition on the Aging Brain
The contributions of proper sleep and nutrition on the aging brain are astoundingly positive.
Stress Effects on the Aging Brain
When a stressful situation occurs, the brain immediately responds.
Strengthening The Aging Brain
The processes of aging in the brain may result in the natural decline of many of the brains capacities. Fortunately, adopting certain behaviours may help improve cognitive function and healthy aging.
Easing the Post Holiday Blues
After the hustle and bustle of the holidays, January can sometimes present quite a different feeling. There are a handful of things we can do to help address feeling a bit “blue”.
I read it online… should I believe it?
How can the scientific method be used in our online interactions? Find out more in this week’s Blog Post - I read it online… should I believe it? A review of how science works.