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Working out in the morning helps improve cognitive function throughout the day, say researchers
( Natural News ) A recent study from Australia found that morning workouts can greatly improve working memory in older adults. In the paper, which was published in The British Journal of Sports Medicine , the researchers discussed whether moderate-intensity exercises can improve cognition in older adults and whether adding light-intensity walking breaks can further their brain-boosting effects. A collaboration between the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute and The University of Western Australia , the study also revealed how the brain responds to exercise, including that with walking breaks, and how the two can enhance distinct aspects of cognition. The team recruited 65 older adults with normal cognitive function for the study. The participants were males and females aged 55 to 80 who were either overweight or obese at the time of the study and had sedentary lifestyles. The researchers then divided the participants into three groups and assigned them specific tasks: SIT (control): eight hours of uninterrupted sitting EX + SIT (exercise + sitting): one hour of sitting, followed by a moderate-intensity walk on a treadmill for 30 minutes, and 6.5 hours of uninterrupted sitting EX + BR (exercise + breaks): an hour of sitting, followed by a moderate-intensity walk on a treadmill for 30 minutes, then 6.5 hours of sitting with three-minute breaks that involve light-intensity walking every 30 minutes During this time, the researchers tested all aspects of cognition and concentration, namely: Psychomotor function — the relationship between cognition and movement , including coordinated activity Executive function — the brain’s ability to plan, focus, remember and coordinate tasks , such as working memory, visual learning, and decision-making Discover how to prevent and reverse heart disease (and other cardio related events) with this free ebook : Written by popular Natural News writer Vicki Batt, this book includes […]
How to … keep your mind sharp
While mild memory loss may be a natural part of ageing, there are simple changes we can make to improve our brain function, according to MoneyTalksNews . Here are 13 ways you can take control of your memory and keep your mind sharp. Meditate According to the ECO Institute, meditation not only improves your focus and slows ageing, but also helps your working memory and brain function. Have a laugh Both laughter and friendship have been linked to improved memory. So grab a mate and have a chuckle or throw on a comedy classic if you want to sharpen up your mind. Get your Vitamin D Seniors who have dementia have been found to have lower levels of vitamin D than those with normal memory or mild cognitive impairments. Regular exercise Along with just about every other organ in your body, exercise helps your brain health, in turn improving your memory. Manage your blood pressure Hypertension or high blood pressure can reduce blood flow to the brain, which may be linked to developing cognitive delays. Stay hydrated Being hydrated can help you maintain focus while dehydration has been linked to poorer memory retention. Eat some berries A study has shown that berries such as blueberries and strawberries help prevent memory decline in women. Eat a Mediterranean diet Packed with vegetables, fish, olive oil and whole grains, the Mediterranean diet may help with age-related cognitive decline a study suggests. Stress less According to moneytalksnews.com stress and holding a negative outlook on ageing itself is likely to accelerate ageing and damage cells in the body. Daydream You may not think it, but research has shown that taking small breaks, as short as 10 minutes, can help with your recollection. Quit smoking As we all know by now, smoking isn’t good for […]
7 Natural Supplements & Herbs to Lower Inflammation
7 Natural Ways to Lower Inflammation There are many natural ways to lower inflammation and pain in the body. Some of these work in similar ways to the drug prednisone, but shouldn’t be used as an alternative if your doctor prescribes prednisone. This list is not comprehensive, but it’s a breakdown of the top natural anti-inflammatories. Boswellia , also known as frankincense, is an extract taken from the Boswellia serrata tree. It reduces inflammation by blocking 5-lipoxygenase, similar to corticosteroids. Boswellia has been used in traditional medicine to treat a wide range of disease that include chronic inflammation [ 1 , 2 ]. In a meta-analysis of 260 patients with rheumatoid arthritis, 400 mg of boswellia extract reduced swelling, pain, and stiffness. Patients were also able to reduce painkiller (NSAIDs) intake and required fewer emergency treatments [ 3 ]. In 102 patients with Crohn’s disease, 400 mg of boswellia extract was comparable to the standard treatment for IBD (mesalazine) [ 2 ]. 70% of patients with asthma showed improvement when taking 300 mg boswellia extract, compared to only 27% in the placebo group [ 4 ]. Boswellia is available as a capsule, tablet, or its bark decoction orally [ 5 ]. Boswellia (frankincense) is a tree raisin that naturally reduces inflammation. It can help with rheumatoid arthritis, IBD, asthma, and other inflammatory conditions. Cat’s claw ( Uncaria tomentosa ) is a vine found in tropical areas of South and Central America. It reduces inflammation similar to prednisone (by inhibiting NF-kB ) and blocks other inflammatory compounds ( TNF-alpha and IL-1alpha, IL-1beta , IL-17 , and IL-4 ) [ 6 , 7 , 8 ]. In a study of 45 patients with osteoarthritis, cat’s claw reduced pain with no significant side effects [ 9 ]. It decreased inflammation and pain […]
Post Meal ‘Food Coma’ Mat Be Linked To Formation Of Long-Term Memories
Food coma helps build memory power After a large, hearty meal, it’s natural to feel sluggish. Most of us tend to stop active work and rest for some time, right after a calorie-rich, heavy meal. This phenomenon is often referred to as ‘food coma’ in the world of science. Now, some scientists have discovered that the period of food coma may be responsible in formation and storage of long-term memories. They assumed that food coma allows us to memorise details about the meals, which helps us remember its taste and makes us go back to eating the same meal in the future. It’s a known fact that sleeping helps us store memories that are created when we are awake. In the same fashion, food coma makes us slip into a temporary mode of sub-consciousness that feels like drowsiness, and that promotes our memory power. A team of neuroscientists carried out the study based on the activities of brain in sea slugs. The results of the research were published in the Nature Research journal ‘Scientific Reports’. (Also Read: Foods To Boost Your Memory. Remember To Eat These!) After eating a calorie-rich meal, heavy meal, one tends to slip into food coma. Insulin-like systems have been found in a wide range of organisms, where they perform a variety of functions ranging from metabolic to neurotropic. The team did the test on Aplysia Californica, the California sea slug. Aplysia was considered a powerful test model as its neurons are more active than other organisms as it has a relatively small network of neurons. This could make it easier for the scientists to study its neurological activities. Nikolay Vadimovich Kukushkin, author of the study remarked, “These findings were unexpected since Aplysia lack the mammal-specific affinity between insulin-like ligands and M6PR. Surprisingly, this effect […]
Can you add chocolate to a keto diet?
( Natural News ) Chocolate is a decadent food often associated with sweet desserts and snacks. Many people love the rich taste of chocolate and the feelings of happiness and pleasure it stimulates. Although considered a superfood – dark chocolate, that is – chocolate contains lots of calories, which can make you gain weight. On the other hand, it is also a rich source of nutrients and antioxidants and offers a variety of health benefits. So should people on a diet really avoid chocolate? Or can it somehow be added to a calorie-restricting diet such as a keto diet ? What’s good about chocolate Chocolate is made from the seeds of the cacao tree ( Theobroma cacao ) which are first dried and fermented to produce cocoa beans. These beans are then processed into either chocolate blocks, liquid chocolate, or chocolate paste. Depending on the amount of processing it undergoes, the resulting chocolate can either be light or dark. Light chocolate, also known as milk chocolate, is more processed – so much of the cocoa it contains has been heavily diluted. Dark chocolate , meanwhile, is relatively unrefined, so it contains more of the beneficial components originally found in cocoa. Milk chocolate also has more sugar mixed into it, so many people find it more palatable than the bitter dark variety. Although tainted with the stigma of causing weight gain, chocolate can provide plenty of health benefits. According to studies, chocolate has cholesterol-lowering properties and can even help reduce memory decline in the elderly. When eaten in moderation, chocolate even helps lower the risk of heart disease and stroke. Some studies also suggest that, contrary to popular belief, eating chocolate actually helps decrease body fat and waist circumference . Discover how to prevent and reverse heart disease (and other […]
Breakfast and its health benefits
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How to Use Spaced Repetition to Remember What You’ve Learned
While learning is a simple concept on the surface, there is so much that the average person doesn’t know about the topic. For one, did you know that everything that we learned in school is taught to us ineffectively? While it’s a rather unusual reveal of information, that question will start to make sense when you apply a special learning technique. It’s not something that’s taught in schools, but if it was, we’d have brighter folks. Not to mention people able to retain information better. This technique is called spaced repetition. Similar to memory palaces , this technique is something that’s been lost to the ages but is an immensely powerful technique. It is one of the many keys to retaining information, but also to help with learning as we grow older. Today, I’ll be taking a closer look at this technique, showing how it works, and how you too can benefit from this technique. What Is Spaced Repetition? Before learning about spaced repetition, it’s key to understand how our brains work. In order for us to retain any information in our brain, we have to refresh it periodically. For example, let’s say you hear that “Ottawa is the capital of Canada.” If you’re not using that information at all, you will likely forget about it after finishing reading this article or sometime later. However, if you continue to “learn” that Ottawa is the capital of Canada through text or you explaining this, you’ll better retain this information. The point is: The more often you encounter certain bits of info, the less often you’ll need to refresh your memory of it. What makes our brains so interesting though is that, even long-held pieces of information can be forgotten. Even the most familiar pieces of info can be forgotten if […]
Gratitude – ancient wisdom meets modern science
An attitude of gratitude might sound trite, but these common findings by research psychologists reveal it to be the wellspring of virtues like honesty, selflessness and loyalty. You don’t have to be an ascetic monk or philosopher practicing virtuous behaviour to become a more decent, upstanding person. Simply cultivating a sense of gratitude on a daily basis will render you a better person, the latest research reveals. Socrates himself coined the phrase, “The unexamined life is not worth living,” at his trial for impiety and corrupting youth – for which he was sentenced to death. Socrates chose death over living a shallow life of hubris, but today we can enjoy a richer, more fulfilling existence without paying the ultimate price. Neatly summed up, gratitude nudges people to repay debts and; “doesn’t let people forget that they must accept some future sacrifice to benefit a past benefactor”. In other words, exercise self-control to resist temptations of immediate gratification that came at the cost of larger benefits in the future. It seems gratitude is no longer a question of belief or religion, but empirically proven to work. Check out these findings by cutting edge psychologists. This story courtesy of Aeon . – Chris Bateman For the Ancient Greeks, virtue wasn’t a goal in and of itself, but rather a route to a life well lived. By being honest and generous, embodying diligence and fortitude, showing restraint and kindness, a person would flourish – coming to live a life filled with meaning and finding an enduring, as opposed to ephemeral, happiness. Today, that view hasn’t much changed. While we hear plenty of stories of celebrities, politicians and even our neighbours finding fleeting pleasure through self-gratification, dishonesty or hubris, we can also see the ‘other shoe’ eventually drop, leading to despair, social rejection […]
Can Improving Your Diet Actually Fight Depression?
According to a new study published in the journal PLOS One , following a Mediterranean diet full of fruits, vegetables, and lean meat can help improve symptoms of depression. This was one of the first studies to tease out direct cause and effect rather than just show a link between diet and depression symptoms. However, it’s important to note that while it’s possible a diet change can improve your depression symptoms, seeking professional help can be crucial to your mental health, too. Not only is what you eat is important for your physical health—fueling your runs and preventing certain types of diseases—but it’s important for your mental health, too. New research out of Australia found that the types of food you put into your body can help reduce symptoms of depression. The study , published in the journal PLOS One , included 101 participants who had moderate or high depression symptoms and regularly consumed refined carbs, sugar, and processed meats. Researchers had participants fill out surveys that measured things like depression, anxiety, memory, motivation, and mood, and then split everyone into two groups: one that didn’t change their diets and one that did. Those who changed their diets were instructed to follow a Mediterranean-style diet for three weeks, which included fruits, vegetables, whole grains , lean meat, fish, nuts and seeds, olive oil, and spices like cinnamon and turmeric. [Build a killer midsection in the kitchen for effortless miles on the road with Eat for Abs !] After three months, researchers followed up with the participants. They found that those who changed their diets to include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean meat reported feeling less depressed, anxious, angry, tired, and tense at the end of the three-week period versus the beginning. Additionally, 21 percent of those who changed […]
The Diet That Reduces Your Risk of Alzheimer’s
iStock With a just-in-time-for-the-holidays reboot, the MIND Diet, which isn’t "brand new," is giving a whole new meaning to “mindful eating.” Designed to make your body—and your brain—healthier, you can use the eating plan, which stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, to ward off unhealthy holiday temptations and slash your risk of Alzheimer’s. Sounds like a win-win. The program is a tasty combo of the DASH diet and Mediterranean diet, both helpful in reducing heart disease risk. And yes, MIND consists of green leafy vegetables, other vegetables, nuts, berries, beans, whole grains, fish, poultry, olive oil, and—are you sitting down?—wine! There’s a lot to like about this eating plan that’s made the U.S. News & World Report list of "Best Diets" a few times, and has been ranked the easiest diet to follow, which gives it lots of curb appeal. The Mind Diet Payoff In the original study published in 2015 in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association , the MIND diet reduced Alzheimer’s disease risk by as much as 53% if participants stuck to the diet rigorously and by about 35% if they only followed it moderately well. Bottom line: The longer you eat this, the lower your risk for Alzheimer’s disease. The authors devised the MIND diet score "that specifically captures dietary components shown to be neuroprotective and related it to change in cognition over an average 4.7 years among 960 participants of the Memory and Aging Project." They used a questionnaire and tests to assess cognition. And about those foods they recommend below: "The Mediterranean and DASH diets have demonstrated effects on the reduction of cardiovascular conditions and risk factors which raises the possibility that the MIND diet association with cognitive decline may be through its effects on cardiovascular disease," the authors […]
The 4-Step Process to Conquering Stress for the Rest of Your Life
The following excerpt is from Dr. Nadine Greiner ’s book Stress-Less Leadership . Buy it now from Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Apple Books | IndieBound There’s no magic bullet for eliminating all stress symptoms and preventing all stress, so it’s important to keep experimenting with what works for you. Over time, you’ll find you can wave goodbye to stress. Over the years of working with leaders and companies, I’ve found that a leader’s ability to conquer stress depends on four steps. These four steps will give you a springboard for action. I call them the Four “I”s: Ignite, Initiate, Implement and Inspire. 1. Ignite It’s easy to think of stress as a natural part of life, an inevitable and uncontrollable force. But you must strive for positive change. You must be willing to be vulnerable and make a conscious effort to look deeply within and outside yourself. In your quest to become an effective leader, you should aspire to address stress at the individual and organizational level, recognizing that the former must be tackled before the latter. You must ignite your exploration of the role stress plays in your leadership life. 2. Initiate Once you’re willing to address stress, the next question is, “How do I start the effort?” Dealing with stress requires a multipronged approach. At the personal level, you must identify your internal stressors, such as pessimism or perfectionism, and your external stressors, such as disgruntled customers or insufficient resources. At the organizational level, a similar degree of awareness must exist. You can diagnose stress using assessments, surveys, interviews, and other means to truly understand the nature of the problem. To initiate a successful stress-management effort, acknowledgment is critical. Techniques such as asking yourself “What’s the worst that can happen?” can motivate you to take […]
5 Ways to Ramp Up Your Exercise Routine
Train with a friend for better results. Do you find yourself getting sad as the colder days and early dark nights of the fall months start to settle in? If that sounds like you, beat the post summer blues by increasing your commitment to living a more active lifestyle. Performing structured daily exercises can help you perform at your best in both physical and non-physical tasks, because the benefits of exercising go far beyond the physical. Physical activity promotes the release of endorphins, such as dopamine and serotonin in the brain. These hormones are your body’s natural happy hormones, so their increased release can give you an emotional boost and makes you feel happier and more productive. As the summer ends and the winter approaches, it’s important to find ways to enhance you mood, and I believe there is no better answer than ramping up your physical activity routine. Exercising regularly can greatly enhance your emotional sense of wellbeing and positively impact your overall mental health. The number of brain related benefits associated with exercising regularly are vast and include improved brain structure, improved brain function, improved cognition, enhanced memory, and an improved ability to cope with stress. “Right now is a perfect time to get more active” The fall months signal the upcoming stress of the holidays, and quite often the holiday season includes a lot of unhealthy eating. This increased stress, in combination with access to more unhealthy foods, can lead to weight gain and make losing weight more difficult. Finding time for activity is especially important during this time of year. Ramping up your exercise routine during periods of stress will allow you to regroup, focus on yourself and kick-start your results. Here are five ways you can ramp up your exercise routine. Increase your exercise […]
Stressed carers need more support as Alzheimer’s cases increase
Relatives are often left with the stress of caring for parents with conditions such as Alzheimer’s. Getty People who care for patients with Alzheimer’s disease are suffering from anxiety, depression and "burnout" and need more support. Dr Harry Horgan, a clinical psychologist at the German Neuroscience Centre in Dubai, said the true extent of the stress placed on people who tend to loved ones round the clock is only now being realised. He said that as more patients show memory loss, confusion and behavioural change brought on by the disease, a greater support network is needed to help a growing band of carers, who are often left to deal with the trauma of seeing a loved one mentally disintegrate. “We know 25-30 per cent of people in a caring role for someone with Alzheimer’s will experience a significant level of anxiety and clinical depression,” said Dr Horgan. “That is a much higher rate than the general population." Profound personality changes in Alzheimer’s patients and occasional aggressive outbursts can be shocking and hard to deal with for families. The degenerative brain disease usually begins with memory loss or forgetfulness before progressive executive dysfunction, impulsivity and loss of inhibition. There is no treatment, although a blood test predicting the likelihood of one suffering from the disease in the future could soon be a reality. Doctors have said unpredictability often leads to lack of sleep for carers and family members, affecting their mental well-being. Close to 50 million people are living with the disease worldwide. Rates of depression vary between 23 and 85 per cent among carers in developed countries, with 45 per cent reporting that they experienced anxiety. “There is severe anxiety in many carers for the course of the illness,” said Dr Horgan. “Alzheimer’s is not fully understood, but is […]
These functional foods can improve your health
What is the function of your food? You might be asking yourself that question more often these days. (Photo: zarzamora/Shutterstock) Is asparagus the key to a better night’s sleep? Can sauerkraut improve your memory? And does wheatgrass give you more energy than coffee? Also, why is it called "moon milk," if it doesn’t come from the moon? These are the food questions we’re asking in 2019. In a new report from Israel-based food trend analytics startup Tastewise , functional foods – foods that serve a specific purpose or function – are top of mind among eaters around the world this year. And that trend is expected to grow significantly in the years to come. According to the report, one out of every three conversations about food centers on its functionality. "Consumers want to know what benefits their food will afford them – will it improve gut health? Promote healthier skin? Increase focus? – and make their choices accordingly," the report stated. So what are the hottest functional foods right now? That depends on what aspects of your health are most important to you: Sleep Turmeric tea (or golden milk) is used in many cultures as a remedy for several ailments. (Photo: NADKI / Shutterstock) The effects of poor sleep are numerous. Aside from feeling altogether lousy, you also run a higher risk of falling asleep behind the wheel, potentially harming others on the road (and yourself). To improve this, you’re downloading apps and wearing wristbands to track your sleep, and you’re listening to advice: what habits to break, what music to play, what foods to eat/avoid … Asparagus: Contains folate, a vitamin linked to restful sleep. Moon milk: A warm milk concoction that’s sipped before bed. Even some restaurants are starting to offer it. Recipes vary; ingredients include ginger, […]
A closer look at 5-HTP and its brain-boosting benefits
( Natural News ) The supplement 5-HTP is touted by many for its brain benefits, which include enhanced cognitive function and the treatment of depression, anxiety, and insomnia, among others. While many people believe in and advocate the use of this supplement, many also insist that there is a lack of scientific evidence to back its purported benefits . So what are the brain-boosting benefits of 5-HTP and what were they based on? The basis of 5-HTP’s health benefits 5-HTP stands for 5-hydroxytryptophan, an amino acid naturally synthesized by the body. Unlike some beneficial molecules, 5-HTP is not obtained from food. However, tryptophan , the amino acid needed by the body to produce 5-HTP, only comes from certain food sources. Tryptophan can be obtained from animal-based foods that are rich in protein, such as poultry, seafood, meat, eggs , and dairy products. Meanwhile, the supplement 5-HTP is produced from the African shrub Griffonia simplicifolia , the most abundant external source of the compound. According to numerous accounts, 5-HTP is a great supplement that helps treat a variety of conditions. In the U.S., 5-HTP is used for anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, migraines, insomnia, ADHD, and fibromyalgia . 5-HTP is also said to aid in weight loss by reducing the appetite. The potential of 5-HTP to help with various conditions stems from its ability to be converted into two useful compounds: serotonin and melatonin. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter associated with happiness and a positive mood while melatonin is a hormone related to sleep. Discover how to prevent and reverse heart disease (and other cardio related events) with this free ebook : Written by popular Natural News writer Vicki Batt, this book includes everything you need to know about preventing heart disease, reversing hypertension, and nurturing your cardiac health without medication. Learn […]
New research reveals how we make sense of compound words
New research shows that people process words like “carpet” the same way they interpret compound words like “bookworm”—a finding that could have applications in health care, education and computing science, say the researchers. (Photo: Getty Images) People process compound words—like snowball—and words that look like compound words but aren’t—like carpet—in the same way, according to new University of Alberta research that has broad applications from rehabilitation after stroke or brain injury to developing AI that understands how humans use language. “Our results show that when we encounter what looks like a compound word, we can’t help but parse out the constituent parts and then put the word back together—even when it doesn’t make sense to do so,” said U of A cognitive psychologist Christina Gagné , who was a co-author on the research. “All of this processing happens unconsciously. Your brain sees the word ‘car’ and the word ‘pet’ in ‘carpet,’ even though it is not the most efficient way of processing the word.” The researchers found that people had a harder time figuring out when “pseudo-compound” words like carpet were misspelled than when actual compound words like snowball were jumbled into misspellings like “snobwall.” “The reason for that is that there are two things going on,” said Gagné. “First, you’re trying to match the letters to words that you know; and second, you’re also trying to match the individual words to a compound word that you know.” “Despite the fact this approach is not the optimal way to process a word, we still do it. Clearly, this means that we are not able to control this process,” added study co-author Thomas Spalding . Collecting compound words The scientists also developed a database of more than 8,000 English compound words that other researchers—whether they work in linguistics, psychology, education, […]
Oranges are waste-free: Every part has unique health benefits
( Natural News ) Oranges are one of the most nutritious fruits you can find. They are one of the most popular flavors in many beverages and desserts and a staple in kids’ lunchboxes, whether in the form of fruit or juice. But oranges are more than juices and pulps. When you think of oranges, you think of vitamin C. The fruit is an excellent source of the important antioxidant (much like other citrus fruits). But did you know that other parts of an orange can offer several health benefits as well? In fact, each part of an orange can be used, from the peels to its scent. Peels The orange peel is the layer of fiber that encases the whole fruit. The peels can be grated for orange zest, but they are more commonly thrown away. Unknown to many, orange peels have four times the amount of fiber compared to pulps. Here are some of the health benefits of orange peels: Contribute to better digestion — Orange peels contain anti-inflammatory properties which improve digestive and gastrointestinal problems, such as heartburn and diarrhea. Cure hangovers – Orange peels are a commonly used remedy for hangovers. Simply boil the peels in water for 15 to 20 minutes, drain the peels, and drink the orange-infused water. Treat bad breath – Chewing orange peels increases the production of saliva in the mouth. The citric acid in the peels also helps fight bacteria. Pith The pith is another part of an orange that is commonly removed. It is the white stringy layer found between the peels and the pulps. A common misconception is that the pith is bitter, when in fact, it is mostly tasteless. The pith contains as much nutrients as the rest of the orange , so it is best to […]
Why Einstein Walked to Work
It was a familiar sight around Princeton University… The man with the world’s most powerful brain was walking on the side of the road. People in cars would often stop and ask if he wanted a ride. But Albert Einstein always refused. He insisted that the daily mile-and-a-half walk from his home to his university office was crucial to his thinking skills. [1] Einstein was also an avid bicyclist. In fact, he revolutionized science while on his bike. When asked how he came up with the Theory of Relativity, he said, “I thought of it while riding my bicycle.” [2] More than a 100 years later, new research confirms what Einstein believed: The power of the mind depends on the fitness of the body. The study was published in the journal Scientific Reports . Researchers looked at about 1,200 people. They assessed the subjects’ cardiovascular fitness by having them speed-walk for two minutes. [3] Then they checked the subjects’ mental performance. First, they gave the participants brain scans. Then, they tested their memory, reasoning, and mental sharpness. Subjects with better fitness performed better on the thinking tests. They also had healthier nerve fibers in the white matter area of their brains. White matter is important for proper communication between neurons. Dr. Jonathan Repple was lead author of the study. He said that exercise lowers inflammation. And that “is beneficial for brain cells.” [4] The Best Kind of Exercise for Your Brain Do some sort of physical activity every day, even if it’s just a walk. If you are pressed for time, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can get you in great shape in less than 20 minutes a day. HIIT works better than steady-state cardio like jogging or biking to improve heart strength, circulation, lung capacity, and overall fitness. And […]
Johnson: Meditation improves mental health, social health
Graphic by Natalie Lutz | Orange Media Network The widespread benefits of incorporating a regular meditation practice into a daily routine has the power to grant us more control over stressful events, while promoting healthier mental habits overall. Our minds are tasked with the important job of repairing the damage that prolonged stress can cause, rendering us less likely to be fully engaged in the present moment, and more likely to be emotionally disconnected from those around us. Imagine if meditation became the new daily norm, next to brushing our teeth. Sitting with the silence of our minds for a few minutes a day can greatly improve one’s quality of life. The idea that meditation optimizes both mental and physical health has been the focus of numerous scientific studies over the past decade. The demands of our daily lives often leave our minds overstimulated with countless agendas and to-do lists, but according to Professor John Edwards of Oregon State University’s School of Psychological Science, active mindfulness and meditation practices can help relieve stress, alleviate high blood pressure, reduce physical pain and mitigate the effects of some psychological disorders. It’s common knowledge that stress builds tension within the body that can likely lead to the development of health problems down the road. This can also lead us to be more reactionary to negative events that we could have otherwise brushed off or ignored. Stress limits our ability to enjoy the present moment, as well as our ability to fully empathize with others. Adopting meditation as a part of a daily routine can offer solutions to these problems by improving the brain and its responses to negative events. While everyone practices meditation for different reasons, whether it be to reduce anxiety or to develop their concentration, the benefits of making it […]
The Power Within by Corey Daniels book available for only $2.99
Mind has both conscious and subconscious halves. These are likened to a driver and the truck he drives. The driver plans the destination and observes road conditions, while the truck provides motive power. Your subconscious mind is like the truck and it only goes in the direction in which is a steered. This can be the road or off a cliff. Likewise, the consciousness paints a picture of what the world is and what your goals are and the subconscious acts on them through emotion, physical response and energy, whether these are correct, rational images or false negative ones. The subconscious is also like an emotional reservoir which your body and mind draw responses from to external stimuli.
The Power Within lays out a method of programming your subconscious and tapping into the Holy Spirit, God voice or what the Greeks called the daimon (godman).