While you are awake parts of your brain may be napping.

Cayenne pepper (chilli) can reduce your appetite, especially if you don’t eat it often.

A mum’s exposure to some pesticides can affect their child’s IQ.

I met so many fascinating people at the Vegan Expo in Sydney over the weekend who live a vegan lifestyle and embrace the benefits of it – from effortless weight loss, reversal of diseases, increased environmental responsibility and spiritual awareness (just to name a few) – it was truly eye opening for me to meet such enthusiasts and it left an impression on me. So I wanted to put myself to the test to see how I could bring these added benefits to my life. Good bye meat, fish, milk, eggs – or anything that comes from an animal – for a full week.

Although brain cells decrease as we get older research shows that learning a new language as an adult uses regions we don’t normally use and causes the brain to work harder.

Swearing, or cursing, reduces pain but not if you do it too frequently.

People from different cultures do see the world differently.

A hormone involved in appetite also influences your sense of smell.

My plan for this week’s breakfast incorporates foods shown to keep brain cells healthy and stave cognitive decline, including berries, nuts, olive oil, wholegrain, fish, and more—all power nutrients great for your whole body too. Your memory, attention span, and ability to learn will benefit from the healthful foods you’ll be choosing!!

I hope you all had a safe and lovely Easter and indulged in just a little bit of chocolate!

I went for a morning run on Good Friday and it was lovely to see so many people out and about, starting their long weekend with physical activity. So whether you remained active over the weekend or vegged out on the couch, today’s workout will help work off those Easter treats!

Exercise is not only good for your body but your brain as well.

Fasting can cleanse your physical and mental self providing access to your subtle and spiritual aspects.