There is new and reliable evidence from scientific studies which prove that our brains respond significantly to the daily foods we eat and that nutrients trigger neurotransmitters and hormones that directly alter our mental sharpness, memory and moods. This runs across the board from children to older adults and the timing of intake is also […]

Several new studies have concluded that playing video-games can enhance cognitive capabilities and performance including the development of the “working memory”; reasonaing capabilities; increasing attention span and the latest studies have shown that video game playing actually thickens parts of the cerebral cortex, the outer layer of the brain responsible for higher level functions. One […]

Forced stationary bicycle pedaling at high steady cadences has been shown to significantly reduce symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. In a paper presented in Paris on June 15, 2009, Dr. Jay Alberts of the Cleveland Clinic reported that Parkinson’s patients who were forced to pedal at a high steady rate (80-90 RPM) showed a 35% improvement […]

New research from the University of Southampton has shown that it is now possible to communicate person to person solely by thought with the help of a computer and internet connection. The implications of this work are significant for iniiduals with “locked in” syndrome and also for the world of video games. (More on this […]

This week’s announcement by the Federal Trade Commission that it would revise rules about endorsements and testimonials in advertisements ignores the complexity and power of viral marketing on the net. Bloggers who endorse products are supposed to reveal whether they are connected with advertisers and whether they were paid in any way. Celebrities will also […]

The video game industry, which is exceeding all expectations in profits and loyal customers is evolving and changing quickly. Over the next 5-10 years video gamers will demand more involvement and feel inside virtual realities in order to become more a part of the game. This will help to merge gaming with the film industry […]

Caffeine in coffee has been reliably proven to enhance alertness and endurance but only when taken in limited amounts, generally thought to be one cup every six hours maximally. One way it works in the brain is this; Adenosine is a relaxant that is required to restore the nervous system from a stress state to […]

Studies are now showing that intense aerobic exercise may reverse cerebral deterioration and aid in the generation of new nerve cells (neurogenesis) in the brains of older adults. The research revealed that with heightened levels of intense exercise, cognitive function increases significantly. Am J. Physiol Regulatory Integrative Comp Physiol, march 1, 2004;286(3). There is also […]

“Dream incubation” is a developing technique for training yourself to use dreams to solve problems. In a study at Harvard Medical School, dr. Deidre Barrett had her students focus on a problem such as an unsolved homework problem, before going to sleep each night for a week. Two thirds of the participants had dreams that […]