by Nicola | Oct 9, 2015 | Blog
Many of you will have heard about Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, and Type 2 diabetes, but did you know that medical researchers now identify Type 3! Insulin helps neurons manage and use glucose, especially in the hippocampal formation which is intrinsic to memory...
by Nicola | Sep 18, 2015 | Blog
The brain is beautifully adaptive – give it new experiences and it will grow. Novelty stimulates brain changes and new growth via the process of neuroplasticity. Neuroplasticity refers to micro and macro changes in the brain in response to new learning / mental...
by Nicola | Aug 12, 2015 | Blog
We have many expressions linking our emotions to our gut – from the simple intuitive “gut feeling”, to anxious “butterflies in your stomach”, to the traumatic “gut wrenching”. That’s because the brain and the gastrointestinal system are intimately connected. The...
by Nicola | Apr 28, 2015 | Blog
I often hear people talking about how they have so much happening in their life that they are constantly juggling and ‘multi-tasking’. The problem is that rather than managing better they are creating more work and stress for themselves. The brain does not multi-task,...
by Nicola | Apr 1, 2015 | Blog
Counting down to the school holidays? Chances are you relish the quieter unhurried pace and the lower stress levels. Holidays provide a valuable break from frenetic school routine and a wonderful opportunity to enjoy positive shared experiences and build resilience....
by Nicola | Mar 30, 2015 | Blog
Lack of restorative sleep has multiple health consequences and is a risk factor to physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. We are soon to ‘advance’ an hour however that one hour change will take at least 24 hours for your brain, mind and body to adjust...
