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Epigenetics, Part I – Why is it important?

Nov 9, 2019Howard BellNeuroplasticityAdequate sleep, Aerobic exercise, Amygdala, Axons, Brain plasticity, DNA, Epigenetics, Good eating habits, Life science, Meditation exercise, Mirror neurons, Neurons, Neuroplasticity, Positive thoughts, Prefrontal Cortex, Rehabilitation, Self-story, Stress reduction, Survive a life threatening event, Synaptic Pruning, Teen neuroplasticity

In my last blog, I stated that “In my next blog, I will discuss epigenetics.” This is the first in a four-blog series on epigenetics. In this blog, I describe what epigenetics is and why it is important. In the second blog, I will discuss how epigenetics works. In the third blog, I will talk

Neuroplasticity, Part II – The Teenage Brain

Jun 30, 2019Howard Bell1 CommentNeuroplasticity, Science of SELF™Amygdala, Axons, Meditation exercise, Neuroplasticity, Rehabilitation

In my last blog, I stated that “In my next blog I will discuss aspects of the teenage brain and why the SELF ProgramTM was designed for this age group.” In this blog, I engage in the discussion of the teenage brain. When it comes to the human brain, talking about the teenage or adolescent

The Science of SELF™, Part I

Oct 10, 2018Howard BellScience of SELF™Amygdala, Attention skills, Brain, Brain-body interface, Epigenetics, Grit, Growth mindset, Life science, Neuroplasticity, Positive attitudes, Self-story, Stereotype threat, Teachable, Tools for success, Working memory

In my last blog, I stated that “In the next blog series, I will talk about some of the science that forms the foundation of the SELF™ Program.” In this blog, I introduce the three science concepts that form the foundation of the SELF Empowerment Program™ (SELF™). I arrived at the three science concepts that form the