Torrey Moreno

We’ve all been sad. Losing a job. A breakup. The death of a loved one. Sadness is a normal part of being alive. Depression is different. It can come out of nowhere and impair your social, personal, and work life. Every day is a struggle. Perhaps the ugliest symptom of depression, though, is the feeling […]

It’s 10 A.M. You’ve already had one cup of coffee, but you’re still groggy. You can’t focus on the Zoom meeting taking place on your screen. So your attention drifts to the photos on your desk. Your spouse says they’re from a trip the two of you took just a few weeks ago, right before

Spending time in nature has a profound effect on your brain’s health. Learn 5 ways to improve your neurological health and resilience to stress by getting closer to nature.

Find out how anxiety is connected to your brain, and discover 7 easy ways to help your brain cope with anxiety in a healthy way.

Gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a naturally occurring chemical messenger in the brain, and its message is essentially, “relax.” GABA relieves anxiety, improves mood, and helps to reduce stress and insomnia. Symptoms of GABA Deficiency There are many things that can reduce the levels of GABA in the body. Certain medical conditions, pharmaceuticals, malnourishment, and

Did you know that you have as many brain cells as there are stars in the Milky Way galaxy? It’s pretty amazing when you think about it. 

The connections within this vast network of brain cells – and their ability to form new connections – is what makes our brains so powerful.