It happens to every single person. You’re humming along in your day, and then bam— a stressor enters your awareness, and you’ve become completely hijacked. The stress response can sometimes make you feel like you have no control over your…
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that causes hyperactivity, trouble concentrating, inattention, and decreased emotional control. While it’s most common in children, adults also get ADHD. Adult ADHD is harder to diagnose, and doctors don’t always catch it.[1]…
We’ve all zoned out from time to time. Even though your body’s sitting in that meeting, your mind is completely somewhere else. Instead of listening to your boss, you’re thinking about your grocery list, or how many emails you’ll have…
Have you ever found yourself completely lost in a task? The world around you seems to disappear and it’s just you and whatever is in front of you? While this type of focus can create the perfect environment for creativity…
Vinpocetine is a cognitive enhancer that may be good for attention, memory, and longevity. It works by increasing oxygen and blood flow to your brain. Currently, vinpocetine is a prescription drug in Europe and some Asian countries. However, it’s available…
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) causes trouble focusing, impulsivity, excessive energy, and hyperactive behavior. The standard treatment for ADHD is a prescription stimulant—usually either an amphetamine (Adderall or Vyvanse) or methylphenidate (Ritalin or Concerta). But while stimulants work well for…
You may think that men and women look differently and think differently from each other. But does that mean that men’s and women’s brains are different? While men and women may have a lot in common, sometimes it feels like…
Do you get distracted easily? Are you great at making to-do lists but you still can’t seem to get stuff done? Do you spend more time procrastinating instead of doing? The good news — there’s a productivity method out there…
Do you procrastinate? If your answer is yes, you’re far from alone. In fact, procrastination can come in many forms. But what if you could leverage your natural tendency to procrastinate to become even more productive? That’s what the concept…
L-phenylalanine is one of the crucial nutrients required to make dopamine and other hormones in your body. Dopamine is a hormone that makes you feel good. Plus, it plays a role in motor control. And it helps regulate memory and…
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