TikTok is KFC for the brain
The modern world is a place of overstimulation and overconsumption. Our environment primes us to seek out instant gratification. We are easily swayed by what is happening in the present, particularly the powerful forces of social media. Don’t want to feel the pain of doing your work? Don’t feel like sitting with uncomfortable thoughts and […]
My digital diet: How I created more time and regained control of my brain
The average person spends 16 minutes on Facebook every time they login. The Yellow Social Media Report 2018 states: Multiplying average time spent by average usage occasions indicates that the typical user is spending almost 10 hours a week on Facebook. 10 hours a week! Do that for an entire year? That’s 520 hours (nearly […]
Natural brain boosters: Sustaining your attention with flavonoids
Like drinking smoothies for breakfast? If so, consider adding a handful of blueberries or a tablespoon of cocoa powder into your next one. According to scientific studies performed on humans, these ingredients can help boost your brainpower. For instance, in a study conducted by Professor Jeremy Spencer, young adults aged between 18 – 30 were […]