12 Amazing Benefits of Gotu Kola
If you have read about caffeine, its origins, and uses, then you’ve probably heard of the kola tree which grows in the African tropical rainforests. Its fruit, a popular kola nut, is rich in caffeine...
Could Eye Drops Cure Jet Lag?
Also known as circadian desynchrony, jet lag is defined as a sleep disorder in which there is a mismatch with our body’s natural circadian rhythm and the external environment caused by the rapid travel across...
Causes and Cures for a Fuzzy or Foggy Brain
If you feel like you have a premature case of Alzheimer’s or a nasty hangover that refuses to go away, you just might be experiencing brain fog. Feeling dazed, confused, and forgetful? Are focus dips, memory...
How to Improve Focus with Vitamins & Supplements
Who would win in a stare-down match? You, or a Goldfish named Spike? Believe it or not, Spike has the upper hand in this duel. In the previous two decades, a human’s average attention span has decreased...
Foods Which Fuel Your Brainpower
We are what we eat, or so they say. Did you also know that eating well not only benefits your body, but also your brain? Our mind is in constant need of nutrients which allow it...
Early Morning is the Worst Time to Drink Coffee
Over 2 billion cups of coffee are consumed every day, there is no denying that coffee is a deeply embedded habit in our global culture. Although what you may not already know, is according to scientific research having...
Can Video Games Make You Smarter?
Science says yes! When I was younger I used play video games every day, some of my favourites included Duke Nukem 3D, Call of Duty, Star Craft, and Command & Conquer: Generals. Nothing like a daily...
Harvard’s 3 Neuro Tips for a Healthier Life
Stress, failed goals and bad habits; three things that strike anxiety in people. These caveats of life often find their way into our own lives through poor self-control and misunderstanding of what’s going on inside our...
How Much Water Should I Drink Each Day?
Our bodies are more than 60% water, but what happens when we’re not drinking enough? Dehydration is when your bodily water loss is greater than your intake. It’s also one of the common causes of headaches....
Need a Mood Booster? Sport is the Answer
“New Year New You” is the slogan stretched across a local gym near me. It’s strangely familiar, yet seems to do the trick every January in signing up those seeking to trim the Christmas inches...