Brain Power

3 Keys to Boosting Your Brain Power and Improving Your Memory

Shaahin Cheyene | Posted 01.15.2012

Shaahin Cheyene

With the right approach and simply by reducing cortisol release, you can get smarter faster and stay smarter longer. For those with fast, pressurized lives, this can literally be a lifesaver.

10 Tools For A Healthy Brain

Fritz Strobl, M.D. | Posted 01.21.2012

Fritz Strobl, M.D.

As a neurologist who has treated memory problems for more than 30 years, the question I hear every day is, "How can I keep my mind active and sharp?" Here are 10 ways that I recommend.

Boost Your Kid's Brain Power With a Little Imagination

Charlotte Reznick, Ph.D. | Posted 11.29.2011

Charlotte Reznick, Ph.D.

Without understanding and support, kids with different learning styles than their peers can suffer from low self-esteem, anxiety from too much pressure, or a negative attitude toward school and learning.

Big World, Small Brains

Mark Olmsted | Posted 11.17.2011

Mark Olmsted

Our physical evolution proceeds at the same glacial pace as it has for millions of years, whereas our cultural evolution now moves at relative hyper-speed.

7 Ways To Boost Your Brain Power

Women's Health | Posted 11.17.2011

Every time you move or think, neural connections are made, reinforced, or lost. The average brain cell makes about 10,000 connections with other cells...

Research: Internet Use Helps Boost Brain Power

BBC News | Posted 11.17.2011

For middle aged and older people at least, using the internet helps boost brain power, research suggests. A University of California Los Angeles team...

10 Fun Facts About Your Brain

The Times | Sandra Aamodt and Sam Wang | Posted 11.17.2011

Your brain uses less power than your refrigerator light The brain uses 12 watts of power, about the same amount of energy as in two large bananas. Cu...