Brain Health
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Keep a Song in Your Heart
Could listening to natural sounds and music improve your health? How about singing or playing musical instruments? Do they offer benefits? Is all music beneficial for healing? We cover some of the latest research in this blog.
Read MorePhysical Exercise Makes You Brighter! How?
Based on my experiences as a slow learner, a classroom teacher, and a scientific researcher, I have a suggestion for anyone looking to learn material more efficiently. What's it? Exercise several times a day. Regardless of your age, regular exercise can help keep your mind…
Read MoreNatural Aids to Memory and Cognitive Performance
As the American population ages, quality-of-life issues often seem to surpass concerns for longevity. High on the list of performance concerns are those that relate to mental acuity. In this blog, you will discover lifestyle strategies that improve memory and cognitive abilities.
Read MoreSugar and the Brain: What is the Real Truth?
What effects does sugar have on our brains and mental health? We examine the facts. You draw your own conclusions.
Read MoreWant to Prevent a Stroke? Check This.
In their weekly morbidity and mortality report dated May 23, 2004, the CDC reported that from 2011–2013 to 2020–2022, stroke prevalence rose 14.6% among adults aged 18–44 years, 15.7% among those aged 45–64 years, 9.3% among women, and 6.2% among men in the United States.…
Read MoreDoes Your Child Have This Health Advantage?
Question: What European monarch was trained as an auto mechanic? You guessed correctly if you answered “Queen Elizabeth”. Yes, indeed, during World War 2, this English princess worked to repair jeeps. During the war, her father, King George V (or Bertie) raised successful gardens while…
Read MoreStrengthening Your Executive Abilities
Learn how to improve your executive abilities of the prefrontal brain
Read MoreLiving Free: Finding Freedom from the Habits that Hurt
Habits---we all have them. American author Elbert Hubbard said, “Habit is the great economizer of energy.” He was exactly right. Habits are our friends—when they’re good ones. Habits are routines that help us perform multiple tasks with minimal mental effort. They help us repeat safe…
Read More8 Nutritional Strategies To Increase Your Brain Power
For optimal brain health and mental acuity, optimal nutrition is essential. The best diets are not only beneficial to the entire body, they look good and taste good! This blog examines the effects of food on brain health.
Read MoreDon’t Let Your Brain Shrink!
Both obesity and diabetes cause a clear reduction in brain size without additional contributing factors. The frontal lobes – the CEO of the brain; the hippocampus, so important to memory and mood; the cingulated gyrus, important in adaptability to new situations, are especially vulnerable.
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