"Normal, norm, or normalcy do not exist in the real world of people, despite the fact that we are told that we can modify our behavior and train our bodies and minds to reach it. We are told to chase it - in our culture, in our families, in our lives. But when we chase it - as I did - it disappears. Normalcy is like a horizon that keeps receding as you approach it." - Jonathan Mooney (Diagnosed …
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Exercise For Your Brain!
Did you know that Aerobic exercise (20 to 30 minutes of activity that increases your heart-rate) is not just good for your heart, it’s good for your brain? By increasing your heart-rate, you pump more oxygen to your brain, which stimulates brain cell growth in the part of your brain (the hippocampus) that is responsible for learning and memory. Regular aerobic exercise also has an …
The Facts About Your Teen’s Brain
The deceiving thing about a teen is that, though their body may be approaching adult size, the fact remains that some areas of their brain are still child-like. In particular, the main part of their brain that is not fully developed is the part that helps with things like logical decision making and understanding the importance of avoiding dangerous situations and behaviors. In an article …
Training Like Tom Brady
What do Tom Brady and Foundations students have in common? They both train their brains using the same cognitive exercises! One of the cognitive training programs that our students use daily in the Foundations program is called BrainHQ. The cognitive exercises in BrainHQ have been developed by experts in brain development, and they focus on areas such as memory, brain speed, attention, …
Brain Function and Our Diet
Today in our classrooms, we discussed how greatly our diet impacts the function of our brain. We spent time discussing how the foods we eat can change our mood (for the better or worse), build or deplete our immune system, increase or lower our energy level, and even impact our sleep patterns. The students were fascinated to learn that every bite of food that we take actually has a positive or …