Posts Tagged With ‘ Dr. Krystal L. Culler ’

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, apply to cultures across the globe. Intelligent humans are successfully able to interact within their community/environment and find ways to thrive. Intelligence QuotientCognitive ability... Continue Reading

Self-CareAs 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, it should be a regular practice to protect our own health.  Sentiments and attitudes toward self-care include the following: Being gentle with yourself Taking time for yourself Valuing your energy and time Setting boundaries Loving yourself Listening... Continue Reading

Work Out Your Brain with The Focus-Word ChallengeIt is the time of the year when many people set goals, intentions and aspirations for the New Year. Last year, we explored ways to make your brain fitness goals S.M.A.R.T.er! (Revisit the blog here.) This year, let’s focus on one word. Yes, one simple word. That’s it. History of WordsWords are our basic unit of language in both the written and spoken form. On average, we speak about 7,000 words (or more) every day! And it is estimated that we speak over 860.3 million words in our lifetime (calculated in 1984 by a British writer, Gyles... Continue Reading

The hustle and bustle of the high holiday season is here. For many, this is an additional layer of stress to our busy, full lives. In general, reports indicate that over 40% of Americans report an increase in stress (the bad kind) during this time while over half of us feel our stress is the same. Regardless, most of us “feel” the holidays in one way or another.   To stress or not to stress?Overall, the high holiday season is a time of good cheer. While positive stress or holiday hassles may be associated with this time of the year, the most commonly experienced emotions are happiness,... Continue Reading

“People will forget what you said, what you did, but never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou Practicing kind communication is essential to maintaining a person’s integrity, reducing stress levels and promoting general well-being. By Sheryl Stillman | November 29, 2022   “People will forget what you said, what you did, but never forget how you made them feel,” Maya Angelou wisely said. No matter the relationship, successfully communicating wants and desires is hard work. Add cognitive decline into the mix, and the... Continue Reading

Look at the difficulties in your life as a challenge rather than a roadblock. Change your self-talk from being negative about a situation to being positive of what you are going to do about it. Setting goals or outlining steps you can take can be motivating. LeAnne Stuver, M.Ed., BSN Director of Lifelong Learning Resilience has been described as the ability to withstand adversity and bounce back from difficult life events. Times are not easy now. How do we develop greater resilience to withstand the challenges that keep being thrown at us? In this interview... Continue Reading

Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Dr. Krystal Culler, Founder of Virtual Brain Health Center, located in Cleveland Heights, OH, USA. What’s your business, and who are your customers? At the Virtual Brain Health Center, we aim to be a one-stop shop for individuals looking for ways to understand brain health and wellness. We provide live, online classes with industry experts to individuals, groups, communities, and providers looking for ways to support their optimal brain care. We... Continue Reading

It is fall and the high holiday season is here. Thanksgiving straightforwardly reminds us to count our blessings along with all the “thankful” decorative signs and “gratitude” messages that surround us in stores, readings, topics of conversation and more. When we share a special meal with family and friends, it is easy to express our gratitude. Our brains, however, need us to show gratitude throughout the entire year — not only during the high holiday season. Gratitude is making ourselves aware and thankful for the many blessings and opportunities in our lives every single day.... Continue Reading

What do you believe? Prior to diving into this blog, please take a moment to consider the following statements and your belief about your ability to remember names.  “I am terrible with names.”-Or-“I have to work to remember someone’s name, but I can do it!” Which statement resonates with you? Take a brief moment to reflect. Do you have trouble remembering names? Chances are, you have met someone, only to forget their name within seconds or during a second meeting when you’d like to address them by name. The ability to remember someone’s name is a challenge to people of... Continue Reading

We ask our brains to perform many complex tasks every single day. Our brains age differently, based on a wide variety of factors including normal aging, lifestyle, genetics, environment and more. However, one of the hallmark changes for our cognitive aging is slowed processing speed. One of the first mental processes impacted by biological age (our birthday) is our processing speed. In general, processing speed starts to decline in our mid-20s and more so after our mid-40s. Despite this universal, normal age-related change, there are still ways to purposefully engage our brains to train... Continue Reading