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‘Tis the Season The season of gifting is upon us. For most, our gift-giving behavior is at its peak from the end of November through December. While the packages from Black Friday and Cyber Monday may still be making their way to our doorsteps, this blog will explore a simple brain-healthy concept that you can […]

Background Fall is here and alas, the season of added sugars is upon us. From trick-or-treating on Halloween to Thanksgiving to holiday baking and New Year’s celebrations, it is important to know about the holiday sugar rush and its potential impact on the health of your brain. It’s commonly advised for many Americans to reduce

By: Dr. Krystal L. Culler & Anna K. Hall Anna K. Hall is the Chief Purpose Officer and Founder of The Purpose Equation, an evidence-informed framework that has revolutionized how we approach personal and professional growth in the realm of purpose. Introduction Purpose is the North Star guiding our lives, providing direction, meaning, and a

engAGE Your Brain By LeAnne Stuver, M.Ed, BSN and Dr. Krystal Culler, DBH, M.A. We all know that we feel better after a good night’s sleep.  We feel more alert, more energized and are able to be more productive. We also know the opposite is true, as well—we have trouble concentrating, have less energy and often

Background We all became aware of the importance of social connections during the stay-at-home orders in the early days of the pandemic in 2020.  We realized how much our lives revolved around social activities, and we quickly learned how the drastic decrease in social interactions affected us and those we loved. Many of us were

We are constantly thinking about food: What foods should I eat? What foods should I avoid? How will this food affect my heart or cholesterol? Will this food make me gain weight? However, do we think enough about how the food we eat will affect our brain? The food we choose to eat is a

HistoryIn recent years, spices have gained popularity and the use of spices has increased by 50% over the past decade. The bulk of spices are imported into the United States and the spice trade has been important to our country since colonial times. (Some spices, like Nutmeg, were used at currency at one point.) Spices

Types of Dementia According to Dementia UK, there are over 200  different types of dementia. Each subtype of dementia impacts brain cells (neurons), various areas of the brain, and may present unique brain pathology on brain scans and tests. The term “dementia” is commonly referred to as a group of symptoms that affect cognitive function,

There are many different definitions of intelligence. A widely accepted general definition includes the ability of the brain to think, learn, understand, reason, perceive relationships and connections, comprehend ideas and concepts, make decisions, and solve problems. (Intelligence is interpreted very differently across cultures – especially in third world countries.) The key concepts listed above, however,

Self-Care As mental wellness month winds down (January), it offers us an important message to carry forward throughout the year regarding our self-care. By definition, “self-care” refers to the active role we contribute to our own happiness and well-being. While the need for self-care is more prominent during times of high stress in our lives,