Maryam ziaeiBrain and NutritionNone of the brain health recommendations are complete without considering the nutrition and food we consume. As I mentioned at the…Mar 6, 2021Mar 6, 2021
Maryam ziaeiBrain Care & ExerciseYou remember that in mental health, exercise was one of the effective strategies for reducing stress levels. Almost everyone is aware of…Mar 4, 2021Mar 4, 2021
Maryam ziaeiBrain Care and SleepIt is a myth to think that when we sleep, our brain asleeps too! When we are sleep, our brain is working hard to fit everything together…Mar 3, 2021Mar 3, 2021
Maryam ziaeiBrain Care and Social InteractionWe are social creatures and social interaction impacts not only our mental health but also our cognitive health. Individuals with…Mar 2, 2021Mar 2, 2021
Maryam ziaeiCognitive stimulationIf we are not careful now, we are going to face a tsunami of cognitive decline and dementia in near future. Now the question is how we can…Feb 28, 2021Feb 28, 2021
Maryam ziaeiBrain Care and Negative ThoughtsNegative thoughts are automatic and creep in without much of our control. Happy or sad though can generate different physiological…Feb 26, 2021Feb 26, 2021
Maryam ziaeiBrain Care, Stress, and Mental Health!Our stress impacts our brain dramatically. Stress causes changes in the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems. For instance, stress…Feb 13, 2021Feb 13, 2021
Maryam ziaeiWhat is brain health and why should we care about it?Our brain is the most precious organ we have. It governs everything we do, our actions, behavior, feeling, and thinking. It is like its…Feb 5, 2021Feb 5, 2021
Maryam ziaeiMental health and early career academicsMy son turned 2 years old recently and is a significant milestone for our family as we went through lots of challenging days over the last…Jan 20, 2021Jan 20, 2021
Maryam ziaeiTips on balancing your science and life if you do not have a village to help youLife with kids is an ever-changing list of priorities. I woke up at 5 am, and my son normally wakes up around 6:30, so I thought I would…Nov 27, 2020Nov 27, 2020
