Video Gaming and Your Brain

Does “gaming” (playing video games) change the landscape of your brain? The truth is, anything you think, do, or say repeatedly has a definite effect and shapes your brain. But are the effects positive or negative, especially when it comes to developing minds? The answer is “yes.” Too much gaming pushes negative buttons. However, gaming… Read More

Move it, baby! Your brain will thank you.

  Do you feel weak or have a hard time opening that pickle jar? Has your energizer bunny taken an extended vacation? How much caffeine does it take to clear the dust bunnies from your brain? Do you know the best solution to these complaints is: EXERCISE! But if you’re like me, you have a… Read More

You CAN Improve Brain Function

I blame Dr. Caroline Leaf for my passion about science, scripture, and the brain. More than that, I thank God for her passion and communication of science and how it fulfill God’s promise of renewing of the mind—it’s not only possible, it’s scientifically measurable! A recent blog by Dr. Leaf talks about her work with… Read More

Working Memory

How do you remember things? Can you retain what you have learned? How effective is your working memory? Learning is a complex task that depends on a wide range of thinking skills working together: working memory. Working memory is a person’s ability to temporarily hold and manipulate information for thinking tasks that are performed on… Read More