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Kali Sarver is a Senior at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio with a major in Psychology and a minor in Gerontology. She is a current undergraduate student intern at the Virtual Brain Health Center. This fall, Kali will attend the University of Michigan to earn her Ph.D. in Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience. In recent […]
Early on in the pandemic, we were given the message to stay socially distant from one another outside of our immediate household. Luckily, many leaders quickly recognized that this was not the proper message to be sending when the intent was to keep a physical distance from one another for our own safety. Today, we […]
There has been a growing interest in the impact of the pandemic on the brain, as well as our health, wellness and daily lives. This blog entry will focus on the current information available related to COVID-19 and the brain, in addition to what you can do now to optimize your brain wellness. I recently […]
March is the month of the brain for many organizations and foundations as they aim to raise awareness for teen mental health, Downs syndrome, epilepsy and multiple sclerosis to name a few. This week, March 15-21, is global Brain Awareness Week. This time fosters public enthusiasm and support for brain science while spreading the word […]
Have you heard of International No Brainer Day? I admit that this day has not been on my calendar, but this is now a day that I am willing to celebrate to show my brain some love in February. It might be a no brainer what this day is all about, but so there’s no […]
“Follow your heart but take your brain with you.” It is not uncommon to hear sayings that allude to the mind-heart connection. Do any phrases or words of wisdom come to your mind? Take a moment to think about this. Some simple expressions may include: Follow your heart. Put your heart into it. Have your […]
There is no doubt that 2020 was a year of adaptability and change for many. It has likely been tough for many of us for a variety of reasons. We are currently living history and sharing a collective experience across the world through a global pandemic. An incident that was once a drill that was […]
The Harris Poll has been monitoring Americans’ happiness over the past decade and levels have stayed relatively steady… until recently. Around 33-31% of respondents reported that they were happy over the past five years. However, in May of 2020, the Harris Poll reported that only 14% of Americans reported being “very happy,” which was the […]
With the launch of my new blog series, we took a dive into all things brain health, but why does brain health matter? Weighing in at about three pounds, our brain is the most complex organ of the body. Although our brains are essentially composed of the same basic anatomical circuits, our interactions within our […]
We are pleased to introduce you to engAGE Your Brain, Boomer’s newest blog by Doctor of Behavioral Health and Social Gerontologist Dr. Krystal L. Culler, DBH, M.A. Her vision for this blog is to provide a reliable resource of information for brain wellness, healthy aging and memory care. Her blog entries will translate current research into actionable […]
