Eating smart: How certain foods can boost your motivation and wellbeing

Here’s some food for thought . . . Have you ever considered that the food you eat could be affecting your motivation levels, wellbeing and ability to focus? I’ve been exploring the research in this area and I’ve got to say, the research is so compelling. It’s made me clean up my act. I’ve ditched […]

My Favourite Brain Boosting Smoothie: Chocolate Blueberry Smoothie

Feeling hungry? Don’t want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen? Then consider making a smoothie! Whenever I’m feeling lazy and I just want a quick energy boost, I make a smoothie. All you need are a few basic ingredients and a blender. In less than a minute, you can have a wholesome […]

Eat your way to a healthier and smarter brain: 10 snacks that will boost your brainpower

What you eat when you study matters. It matters a whole lot. If you want to have a mental edge and boost your brainpower, here’s a tip: eat healthy snacks before and/or during your study sessions. The thing about food is it profoundly affects your brain. And the thing about your brain is that it’s […]

Stress and the Teenage Brain (Part 1): The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Here’s a fact that may surprise you: The average high school student today experiences the same level of anxiety as the average psychiatric patient of the 1950s. Take a moment to let that sink in: teenagers who are now considered normal would have been referred for specialist treatment in the 1950s. What’s causing teenagers to […]