Recent discoveries in the field of neuroscience have confirmed the theory of neuroplasticity, the process by which neurons can be created, reorganized and improve the efficiency of their communications with each other. One of the exciting implications of neuroplasticity would be that we could deliberately cultivate certain brain states rather than others. In short, we … Read more
How is the brain made? How do the five senses work? What foods are good for the brain? What happens in the brain of an astronaut? Can we improve the performance of our brain? What happens in the brain when we are in love? Neurologist, researcher at the CERVO research center at Laval University and … Read more
Our brain can give us extraordinary experiences, feelings of deja vu, premonitions or epiphanies. These experiences can move us and make us want to believe in mystical explanations, but above all they are fascinating windows into the activity of our brain circuits. Our state of consciousness is generally stable, but it is susceptible to disturbance … Read more
THE ESSENTIAL Human beings and other animals learn to use mistakes made so as not to repeat them without the need for extensive teaching. This ability is facilitated by certain states such as sleep, where lived experiences are systematically replayed. We know: sleep and dreams are important for learning and memory. … Read more
Meditation has beneficial effects in the management of cognitive and emotional aspects specific to aging. But how to practice? Published: November 29, 2022 at 3:08 p.m. Reading time: 3 mins Does the practice of meditation have positive effects on the brain and can it slow down aging? It is that have studied, in people over … Read more
Over the last decade, yoga has become trendy, as evidenced by the multiplication of its variations, more or less fancifulor the creation, in 2015, of a “International Yoga Day”. Many benefits are attributed to this discipline, and scientific work has sought to assess its effects on health, as well as its ability to improve the … Read more
THE ESSENTIAL Hatha yoga, Kundalini yoga or Kripalu yoga are the yoga styles most studied by scientists. According to the National Union of Yoga Teachers in France, the number of yoga practitioners has more than tripled over the past decade. It’s not for nothing that yoga is a popular mind-body activity. … Read more
Over the last decade, yoga has become trendy, as evidenced by the multiplication of its variations, more or less fancifulor the creation, in 2015, of a “International Yoga Day”. Many benefits are attributed to this discipline, and scientific work has sought to assess its effects on health, as well as its ability to improve the … Read more
By Lena Couffin Posted 2 hours ago, Update 2 hours ago The “Viparita-karani” or half-stand yoga posture is said to reduce stress and promote blood circulation. Getty Images The ‘Viparita-karani’ or ‘half-stand’ yoga posture has gone viral on TikTok, racking up nearly 20 million views. Details on its benefits with an osteopath and yoga teacher. … Read more
Summary: The study reveals a possible link between breathing and changes in neuronal activity in animal models. The source: state of pennsylvania Mental health practitioners and meditation gurus have long credited intentional breathing with the ability to bring inner calm, but scientists don’t fully understand how the brain is involved in this process. Using functional … Read more