by Kaplan Brain & Body | Nov 25, 2019 | Blog
At the end of an appointment, I always ask my patients if they have any questions. One question I get occasionally, usually said in a joking manner, is, “What is the meaning of life?” I always respond the same way, “The meaning of life is to help other people and the...
by Kaplan Brain & Body | Nov 18, 2019 | Blog
The human need for community and interaction is not just sentimental. The brain truly needs this type of stimulation to boost your brainpower. This need for community was researched in prisons, and they discovered that people who are in solitary confinement start to...
by Kaplan Brain & Body | Nov 11, 2019 | Blog
The Earth is made up of 71 percent water. Our bodies are made up of 78 percent water when we are born and usually about 60 percent as we get older. Water is life. To stay hydrated, drink the same number of ounces as the number of your bodyweight halved, every day. For...
by Kaplan Brain & Body | Nov 4, 2019 | Blog
We should be sleeping approximately one-third of our life. Since there are twenty-four hours in a day, that means we should be sleeping approximately eight hours a night. In addition, the most important hours of sleep are the hours before midnight. A good night’s...
by Kaplan Brain & Body | Oct 28, 2019 | Blog
We can all agree that almost everyone knows, at least in theory, that they should eat healthy foods. People agree that eating fruits and vegetables has a multitude of benefits, like providing our bodies with whole-food sources of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and...
