by Lance Carter | Aug 4, 2023
Here’s an interesting study on cognition and memory as it relates to our olfactory (smell) sense. Could our brain respond to fragrance by increasing cognitive performance? It turns out yes. Smart smells is actually a thing. It’s no secret that smell is...
by Lance Carter | Feb 18, 2022
Love coffee? Here’s a neat way to use it to enhance your focus and alertness better than just what the caffeine alone can do. Caffeine sometimes gets blamed for ill health. But there are potential benefits to it’s use as well. Studies show that having a...
by Lance Carter | Feb 11, 2022
More evidence that too many high frequency brain waves can cause stress (over-excitation). One common drug does what years of meditation may do. And gives us clues as to how to do the same drug free in a fraction of the time… Scientists have long wondered how...
by Lance Carter | Feb 1, 2022
Stress really can shorten your life. And science tells us why by looking at our DNA. Specifically by looking at what happens to a protective cell cap called a telomere. Avoiding stress is not the answer though. This is about building resilience. And resilience to...
by Lance Carter | Jan 20, 2022
A lack of sleep can effect your brain in the same way as psychedelic magic mushrooms or LSD. That doesn’t mean you should stay up all night to have a drug free trip though. Why does being overly tired have this effect and lead to a drop in accurate perception?...
by Lance Carter | Jan 6, 2022
Forget where you put that chocolate? It may be the chocolates fault. An excess of sugar effects your memory and creativity. The science of brain wave activity tells us why. Do you want to have a better memory and more creative inspiration? Cut down on sugar! An excess...