Mendi.io6 Quick Tips to Combat Seasonal Affective DisorderDarker skies and shorter days during the winter season can feel depressing. This is sometimes referred to as “Seasonal Affective Disorder…5 min read·Nov 1, 2023----
Mendi.ioHow to get your unconscious to solve your problems for youDid you know that your brain is working on solving problems for you, even when you’re not thinking about them?3 min read·Sep 6, 2023--2--2
Mendi.ioHow Speaking Two Languages May Protect You from DementiaBelieve it or not, people used to think that bilingualism (speaking two languages) was bad for the brain. Up through the 90s, there were…4 min read·Aug 22, 2023----
Mendi.ioLeft-Brained or Right-Brained? 3 Brain Myths People Still BelieveHave you ever heard that we only use 10% of our brains? The first time I heard this myth I was 10 years old. Somehow, in 2023, this myth is…4 min read·Aug 17, 2023----
Mendi.ioNeurofeedback: Understanding Options and Clarifying ConcernsfNIRS (functional near-infrared spectroscopy) and EEG (electroencephalography) are both frontrunners in the neurofeedback field. So why…4 min read·Aug 2, 2023----
Mendi.ioSleep Loss is Destroying Your Ability to FocusThis article is your permission to go take a nap right now.4 min read·Jun 26, 2023--1--1
Mendi.ioFocus: What Is It, and Why Can’t I Do It?“I just can’t focus today.”4 min read·Jun 7, 2023----
Mendi.ioThe Power of Neurofeedback: New Research Highlights its Potential in Alzheimer’s TreatmentAlzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia that begins with loss of memory for recent events and progressively worsens, causing a host of…4 min read·May 11, 2023----
Mendi.ioFour Things Dopamine Actually Does (It’s Not What You Think)As a cognitive neuroscientist, I’ve noticed that dopamine has been getting a bad rap in the media lately. It is often oversimplified as a…4 min read·May 5, 2023--2--2
Mendi.ioDr. Ben Rein explains: Procedural LearningHave you ever wondered how you’re able to ride a bike, play a musical instrument, or drive a car without really thinking about it?3 min read·Apr 27, 2023----