Smarter, Stronger, Sharper: The Science of Measuring and Improving Your Brain Health
Smarter, Stronger, Sharper: The Science of Measuring and Improving Your Brain Health Most people only start thinking about brain health after something goes wrong, when memory slips, focus fades, or stress feels like a constant hum in the background. But what if we could measure how our brain is functioning long before decline begins, and even reverse the trend? That is the vision of Dr. Evelyne Bischof, a Harvard and Columbia trained longevity physician who merges neuroscien
2 min read
Why Bronze Feels Better than Silver
Why Bronze Feels Better Than Silver: The Neuroscience of Expectations Imagine you’re standing on the Olympic podium. The national anthem is playing, the cameras are flashing, and the world is watching. You’d think the closer you are to gold, the happier you’d be, right? Surprisingly, the science tells a different story: bronze medalists are often happier than silver medalists. Sounds backwards, but multiple studies over the past thirty years have shown it’s true. The Surprisi
3 min read
The Work Connection Deficit And How To Fix It
The Hidden Cost of Disconnection at Work I recently came across an article in Harvard Business Review(Nov Dec 2024), written by Constance Noonan Hadley and Sarah L. Wright, that hit me hard. It was not about strategy, technology, or financial performance. It was about something we almost never talk about in the workplace: loneliness. Think about that for a moment. In an era of constant connectivity with Slack messages, Zoom calls, and emails firing off at all hours, many empl
2 min read
Preparing for Retirement, It is About More Than Money
Retiring Without Regrets We’ve all been sold the dream: work hard, retire, and finally relax. But if you talk to people who’ve crossed that line, many will tell you a quieter truth: retirement can feel harder than work itself. The reason is simple: the brain craves rhythm, reward, and identity. When the structure of work disappears, the amygdala registers threat. Who am I now? What do I do with my days? Without intention, retirement can feel like drifting without a compass. A
2 min read
Stop Making Life Harder Than It Is
What Am I Making Harder in My Life Than It Needs to Be? Last week, I caught myself doing something ridiculous. I was reorganizing my desk...
3 min read
Why Did They Leave? Reinventing and Revitalizing the Exit Interview
When a valued employee resigns, many organizations scramble to conduct exit interviews but often miss the mark. People rarely reveal...
2 min read
Why Employees Quit and How Neuroscience Sheds Light on the Answer
Image by Freepik Why Employees Quit and How Neuroscience Sheds Light the Answer We’ve been circling the same explanations for years:...
3 min read
The Brain’s Energy Budget: Why You’re Not Lazy, You’re Overdrawn
Ever hit that 3 PM wall and wonder why you can’t focus? You’re not lazy. You’re not unmotivated. You’re cognitively overdrawn. Your...
3 min read
How to Rewire Your Brain (Without Burning It Out)
The science of learning faster, adapting better, and doing hard things on purpose. If you’ve ever said, “I’m too old to learn that,” or...
3 min read
