Neuroscientists have found an inverse relationship between the amygdala and the neocortex. We don’t do our best thinking when we’re stressed

When psychological safety is prioritized, everyone not only thrives but also contributes to a culture that values collaboration and growth.

Contrarian thinking is about challenging the status quo, going against the grain, and seeing opportunities where others see obstacle.

Restaurants that celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, and life’s big milestones don’t just serve meals—they create unforgettable memories.

We live in an era where self-improvement is a billion-dollar industry, and the internet is flooded with life hacks, morning routines, and productivity tips that promise to turn us into the best versions of ourselves.    But what if I told you that chasing constant self-improvement could actually be making you less happy?    There’s […]

  These are such stressful times.  Climate change, politics, social media, inflation, and deadly viruses are all blowing up the status quo.  How are we reacting?  Have we the resilience to push through and release the chronic stress we have been living under?   As it turns out, our miraculous brain produces a neurotransmitter – […]

It can be such a conversation starter – “I feel like I never sleep anymore!  It is exhausting!”  Usually that statement is met with nods of agreement if your friends are over a certain age.  Is it age itself that interferes with a full night’s sleep? There are age-related problems when you are trying to […]

Stress is an inevitable part of life. But for some, it’s a constant, irritating, nagging force that interferes with everyday life. What if there was a simple, science-backed way to decrease stress and boost productivity at the same time? Incorporating small, pleasurable moments into your day is a simple way to calm the stress response […]

In 2006 I discovered how we can maintain an aging brain.  To understand how to reverse aging changes, It was necessary to understand how our brain ages and what brain functions were affected.  I was in my fifties when I started this career path.  Throughout the years my perspective on the aging brain was evolving.  […]

There is a right-of-passage as we enter our older years that can be very disconcerting.  Suddenly we realize that no one is speaking to us – as older women.  Marketing of products leaves us out in the cold.  We don’t see ourselves anymore.  The prime demographic I learned, capped out at 54!  How can a […]