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From my own personal experience as a slow learner, as a classroom teacher, and a scientific researcher, here is a suggestion for anyone who desires to improve their learning speed: Engage in frequent physical activity often throughout the day. No matter how young or...
Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability and the third leading cause of death in the United States. So, what can you do about it besides adopting a good lifestyle program of regular exercise, losing weight if obese, and enjoying a plant-based diet? 1. Eat red...
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. How Are Your Connections? Synapses are...
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...
High school students’ capacity to pay attention increased 13 percent if they had a green view outside of their classroom window. They also performed better on tests and recovered from stress better if they were in a classroom with a view of a green landscape, rather...
Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability and the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. Self-reported incidents of stroke increased 14.6% among people ages 18 to 44 and about 15.7% among people ages 45 to 64 from 2011-2013 to 2020-2022. Granted...