Stay Mentally Active this Summer: A Guide to Engaging Your Mind As the sun shines brightly and the temperature rises, summer is often associated with relaxation, leisure activities, and a well-deserved break from our daily routines. However, it’s essential to remember that mental stimulation is just as important as physical…

In today’s fast-paced world, prioritizing our mental health has become more important than ever. The hustle and bustle of everyday life can often leave us feeling overwhelmed and stressed. However, by incorporating some simple yet effective strategies into our daily routines, we can cultivate better mental well-being and experience a…

It is well-known that our childhoods shape us into the adults we are today, for better or worse. Our early experiences create the beliefs we hold about ourselves, others and the world. But what exactly happens in the brain if one’s childhood isn’t quite as rosy as it should be? What are adverse childhood experiences? …

Tunnel Trance is one of Peak’s focus games, designed to sharpen your attention and train your working memory. But how does it achieve that? We take a look at the science behind the game. — Tunnel Trance is a game in Peak’s Focus category that relies on your visual recognition and sustained attention. The concept is deceptively simple: a circle is divided into six tiles, and one tile will light up at a time. In the beginning, you need to memorize the last two consecutive…

The world runs on favours, and humans are very prosocial. We lean on each other. Altruism is the practice of placing more importance on the needs and desires of others than on your own happiness. It plays a critical role in keeping our societies, communities, and interpersonal relationships running smoothly. …

Guts get a bad reputation. Unsurprisingly so–they tend to be pretty tactless. You’ll understand what I mean if you’ve ever been hungry in a room full of people in complete silence. That is usually when your gut decides to replicate the noises of a very angry T-Rex. But it turns…

Are you looking forward to a cosy weekend with some brain and mental health-related films? Great; plonk yourself down in your favourite seat! We’ve done the hard work for you by choosing some classics and unearthing some hidden gems. …

We understand that our Emotion category can sometimes raise eyebrows, and you might wonder how it is possible to measure your emotional capacity. — Well, rest assured, this is not what we’re measuring! With our Emotion games, we’re testing your ability to recognise positive words and using that ability to help you focus on positive over negative in real-life situations. What are Emotion Skills? Emotion Skills enable us to manage interactions and build relationships with other people, as…

Myths are there to be busted, and we did precisely that; bust the most popular brain myths we could find! Are they humbug, or is there a grain of truth behind them? 1. There are differences between male and female brains. If you were to put one of each brain onto a neuroscientist’s table, as one regularly does, the…