Alex Korb's Blog, page 3
August 31, 2014
90 Seconds of Yoga
Working long hours at a computer takes its toll on your back, neck and hips, not to mention your stress levels, but fortunately ninety seconds of yoga may be the answer.
July 31, 2014
Emotional Long Division
Examining and controlling your emotions is mediated by the medial prefrontal cortex and is an essential part of becoming a successful adult, and it's probably the most important thing I learned in elementary school.
June 30, 2014
Sex, Dopamine and the World Cup
Watching soccer is very different from almost any other sport. It's like a seduction, involving dopamine release to potentially exciting situations.
May 31, 2014
Calming Your Brain for Better Sleep
Planning and worrying activate the prefrontal cortex, which makes it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep. Fortunately, it's possible to calm an overactive prefrontal cortex, and here's how.
April 30, 2014
How to Change Your Attitude to Improve Your Sleep
Have trouble sleeping? There's actually a simple trick to changing your brain's electrical activity and neurotransmitter levels to improve your sleep, and it involves gratitude.
