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The COVID-19 quarantine makes staying active a little more complicated, but it’s far from impossible. Consider taking these steps to boost your mood, reduce stress, and support your mental wellbeing such as establishing a Brain fitness routine suggested by Dr. Krystal Culler. Businesses and schools all over the country have shut their doors in an […]
Being a lifelong learner can help your brain. “Prioritizing your brain health at a younger age can have cumulative effects as you get older,” says Krystal Culler, who has a doctorate in behavioral health. You’ve never too old to learn. Just ask Beverly Russo-Byk, who graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University with honors last year […]
When you incorporate movement into your day, you can boost productivity at the same time. “Build in brain breaks throughout your day to optimize your brain performance and prevent fatigue,” Krystal L. Culler, DBH, tells Thrive. Most of us with office jobs know: Incorporating movement into your routine can be tough when you’re stuck behind […]
Read on for ways chocolate impacts the brain .”The best chocolate to consume is dark chocolate for its health benefits,” Dr. Krystal L. Culler, DBH, M.A. the Founder of Your Brain Health Matters. Having a bite of something chocolatey can really hit the spot when you’re feeling tired, stressed out, or in a bad mood. And that could […]
These expert-backed tips will help you drink more while you’re at work. If you struggle with reminding yourself to drink water, Krystal L. Culler, D.B.H., suggests creating “memory routines” around your water bottle. Read on for more details. You know that you should be drinking water, and that hydration helps improve productivity and alertness by combatting […]
Your well-being doesn’t have to take a hit just because “sitting” is a job requirement. “Build in brain breaks throughout your day to optimize your brain performance and prevent fatigue,” Dr. Krystal L. Culler, D.B.H., M.A., founder of Your Brain Health Matters, LLC, tells Thrive. A lot of us with office jobs know: Living a healthy lifestyle can […]
It is important to keep your brain sharp as your age. “In order to engage our brains for an ideal level of challenge, we should aim for something that is new, novel, and challenging, says Dr. Krystal L. Culler, DBH, M.A. Founder of Your Brain Health Matters, LLC. Read this article for practical tips.
Brain health is 70 percent lifestyle and 30 percent genetics, Dr. Culler says, so you have a lot of control over how you feel. She also says it’s never too late to start a new habit, and improve the health of your brain. Read the article for 13 brain health tips. If you’re interested in improving your brain […]
It’s important to keep your brain sharp as you age. Dr. Culler encourages people to think about brain fitness the same way they think about physical exercise. That means giving your brain a 15- to 20-minute daily workout, adding up to at least two hours a week. Read on for easy ways to stimulate your […]
Once you reach the age of 40, these are all the health mistakes that you need to stop. As you age, you need to make time for brain exercises in order to stay sharp and keep your memory intact. “Lifelong learning is critical for our brains to continue to grow with age,” says Krystal L. […]
