What is napping? A nap is defined as a short period of sleep, typically taken during daylight hours as an adjunct to the usual nocturnal sleep period. Many people take naps as a way to re-energize themselves both physically and psychologically throughout the day. Some big corporations are even starting to recognize the psychological benefits …
Many prospective mothers have been guilty of smoking marijuana while pregnant – that’s a fact. The majority of those mothers probably didn’t realize that by smoking marijuana, they could affect their baby’s brain development. A newer study suggests that not only can marijuana affect the way in which brain cells are wired, which in turn …
What are brain foods? Brain foods are largely considered foods that can help stimulate an ideal amount of cognitive functioning within the inter-workings of the brain. A great example of a food that can help improve brain functioning is salmon. Salmon is a type of oily fish that contains omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) …
Gamma brain waves are the fastest documented brain wave activity on an E.E.G. oscillating between 40 Hz and 100 Hz. Because they are the “fastest” brain wave activity, they also have the smallest amplitude on an E.E.G. (electroencephalogram) in comparison to the other major ranges of brain wave frequencies. Gamma waves play a role in …
There are a lot of myths around the internet about things that kill brain cells. Many popular substances like alcohol and marijuana as well as things like cell phone radiation are associated with killing brain cells. The problem is that when individuals hear a statement like “alcohol kills brain cells” they tend to automatically assume …
It should be stated first and foremost that without a doubt alcohol yields greater impairment on driving and operating a motor vehicle in comparison to marijuana. However, like alcohol, marijuana affects one’s ability to drive based on the amount or dose. According to most researchers on the topic, the greater the amount of marijuana one …
A favorite pastime of the college generation that I grew up with was to get high and go on roadies. In case you don’t know what a roadie is, it basically involves getting high in a car with friends, while blasting some crazy music, and driving around for fun – like a mini road trip. …