Music has charms to soothe the savage beast, so wrote the playwright-poet William Congreve. Science has shown that music can also heal and slow down the aging process. But new research has found one more reason to learn this universal language: Music can actually make you smarter. Researchers from the University of Granada observed the neurological changes that occur … Continue reading Music improves your brain: Study finds musicians are better at solving problems and making decisions
Research on brain development shows influence of nature, green spaces and physical activity on children’s brains
If you want your children to have smarter brains, sharper memories, and longer attention spans, raise them in a home with lots of greenery and plenty of physical activity. That’s because two Spanish studies discovered that nature and exercise exert strong influences upon brain development and mental health, reported a Waking Times article. The Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) collaborated with Hospital del Mar … Continue reading Research on brain development shows influence of nature, green spaces and physical activity on children’s brains
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 