Have you ever wondered why phone numbers are structured the way they are? Dr. Restak explains our brain’s capacity for holding numbers and how we can give our brains a boost. […]
Do you find yourself meeting people and afterwards you can’t recall what they look like? Often, we go through life on autopilot. Dr. Restak teaches simple techniques for honing your powers of observation and by extension, your memory. […]
Today, our Smartphones can all but guarantee that we never miss an important meeting or fall behind on our payments. However, our over-reliance on technology may be hurting us in the long run, when it comes to memory and cognition. Dr. Restak provides some fun exercises to re-invigorate your brain. […]
e sometimes refer to memory as “photographic,” and indeed, photos can capture potent memories. Digital cameras make it possible to date stamp each picture. Depending on privacy settings, GPS location settings can get an exact fix on where someone was when the picture was taken. As Dr. Restak explains, though, memory is too important to delegate to our technological tools. […]
Memory is the natural extension of attention and learning. The act of memory facilitates the formation, activation, and retention of circuits that contribute to the brain’s optimal functioning. Dr. Restak explains how we are the sum total of the memory we retain. Without memory, we wouldn’t know who we are. […]
Do women or men burn more fat while exercising? Dr. Ormsbee examines the evidence and the implications. […]
Even if you’ve calculated how many calories you burn during a particular exercise, you probably don’t know how much fat you’re burning. Dr. Ormsbee explains the science behind fat-burning and why what you eat before exercise matters beyond “calories in, calories out.” […]
Even though the myth that “fat makes you fat” has largely been disproven and most nutrition experts now recognize that fat is an integral part of a healthy diet, there are still conflicting opinions in the nutrition world regarding fat consumption. Dr. Ormsbee brings some clarity to the table. […]
Omega-3’s, found in fish and flaxseed, are packed with health benefits. Omega-6’s—not so much. Dr. Ormsbee explains the distinction and why the Western diet needs to be rearranged. […]
You may have heard that fats found in nuts and avocado are good for you, while fats in meat and dairy lead to heart disease. According to Dr. Ormsbee, though, it’s not as clear-cut as this. […]
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