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Understanding Neuroplasticity: The Brain’s Remarkable Ability to Adapt

What is Neuroplasticity? Neuroplasticity, a fundamental attribute of the human brain, refers to its remarkable ability to reorganise itself by forming new neural connections throughout life. This dynamic process allows…

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What Is the Fight or Flight Response?

The fight-or-flight response is an innate physiological reaction to a perceived threat or stressful trigger. Automatic events within the body and sympathetic nervous system increase adrenaline and noradrenaline to prepare…

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Types of Stress, Acute, Episodic, Chronic

Stress is how your body reacts to a change or challenge, and many different things can lead to it Chronic Stress can cause long term health issues. Stress is subjective…

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The Brain Dream Team: Prefrontal Cortex, Amygdala, and Hippocampus

The brain is the command centre of the body, like a supercomputer controlling everything we do, think, and feel. It's made up of billions of tiny cells called neurons that…

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The 7 C’s for Building Resilience

What is resilience? Life does not come with a map, and everyone will experience twists and turns. From everyday challenges to traumatic events with more lasting impact, like the death…

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects people's behaviour. I was diagnosed with ADHD at age 48! There was no such thing when I was growing up and…

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How to Meditate, for Beginners

What are the benefits of meditation? Physical health benefits of meditation Meditation literally grows your brain… both in volume and thickness. This doesn’t just make you smarter; it increases your memory,…