Making mindfulness work for you On mindfulness and traditional forms of mindfulness Our lives can either be an expression of joy or an expression of discontent; it depends on the content of the mind. Swami Satyananda Saraswati Meditation, mindfulness or relaxation...
Food, Mood and Memory Understanding the impact of sugar and fat Knowledge is of no value unless it is put into practice. Anton Chekov We are all aware that what we eat has changed over the years. Foods that we used to eat as treats or when we were celebrating, have...
Understanding Brain Health On 635 Suurman Street, Section 6, Hammanskraal Individual health is linked to our communities, societies and environment. This is not a new vision of health but is a vision shared for centuries by many traditional indigenous communities...
Modern Art at the Border of Mind and Brain by Jonathon Fineberg Memorability’s Book Club These projects are simply so beautiful that we find out emotions somehow more accessible and we suspend our disbelief. That, in turn, makes us look at the most ordinary things...
Celebrating life for better health On music, art and dancing Open your eyes to the beauty around you, open your mind to the wonders of life, open your heart to those who love you, and always be true to yourself. Maya Angelou When was the last time you went dancing...
Exercise, Memory and Mood I have always believed that exercise is the key not only to physical health but to peace of mind.Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Do you exercise to improve your physical health? Or to fit into your favourite pair of jeans? Or, perhaps, you don’t...
