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5 reasons why should consume chocolate during office hours
On World Chocolate day: Highlighting the health benefits of having chocolate in office. Consuming dark chocolate can help in reducing stress, which is much needed when you are at work. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay) Who doesn’t love chocolate? Chocolate can spread a smile across anyone’s face. There are numerous studies that have emphasised the various health benefits chocolate can have. If you are looking for some really good excuses to indulge in chocolates, we give you some reason. In a conversation with Founder Institute of Bakery and Pastry Arts, Chef Balendra Singh highlights reasons why chocolate is good during your office hours. It puts you in a better mood: Chocolate (darker, the better) is rich in serotonin, which is a natural anti-depressant. It also stimulates endorphins, the chemicals that bring a feeling of pleasure. According to a study, people who eat polyphenol rich chocolate once in a day were more content and calmer than people who don’t drink it. Improves performance at work: Some of the researchers from a University in West Virginia stated that chocolate has the power to extend our attention spans, shorten our reaction times, improve our problem-solving skills, and boost our memory. Acts as a stress buster: Consuming dark chocolate can help in reducing stress, which is much needed when you are at work. Magnesium is a really best stress buster and is dubbed as the “original chill pill”. Magnesium tones down stress by releasing cortisol the stress hormone. Magnesium is highly missing from our plates and chocolate contains a generous amount of this mineral. It is believed that we want chocolates due to the presence of magnesium. Makes you smarter: You already know that chocolate can boost your memory and increase your attention span. But, do you know chocolate can actually make you sharp and smart? […]
Obsessed with Working Memory, Part II
In the first post of the series , we looked at the definition of working memory. Simply put, it allows brains to SHREK. That is: Select, Hold, REorganize, Kombine This post considers three core ideas that we need to remember about WM. 1: Working Memory is CRUCIAL to Learning “No academic information gets into long-term memory except through working memory.” Simply put, students have to use WM to learn almost anything. When students try to balance chemistry equations, they use WM. When they sound out new words: WM. When they compare Inca and Maya religions: WM. When they transpose a song into a new key: yup, WM. It is, in fact, hard to think of much that students do with low WM demands. For instance, when they sing “Happy Birthday,” that’s not much of a working memory task. After all, “Happy Birthday” is in almost everyone’s long-term memory. Of course, if you’ve forgotten the name of the person whose birthday it is, you might feel your WM scramble when you sing: “Happy Birthday dear Hmm-Hmm, Happy Birthday to you.” 2: Working Memory is LIMITED In the first post in this series, I asked you to alphabetize five days of the week. You could probably do that quite easily. If, however, I asked you to alphabetize 10 months of the year, you would — almost certainly — crash before you got there. (Go ahead, try it. See what I mean?) We have enough WM for five, but not enough for ten. People experience WM overload frequently. For instance: driving to an unfamiliar location requires lots of WM. Exploring a new program on your computer. Following a multi-step recipe. Solving the problem in this video . Let’s pause for a moment and put #1 and #2 together. Working memory is both […]
KIPPO Science Launches Global Regenerative Medicine ATP Website
HONG KONG: KIPPO Science Limited, a company that supports its range of herbal supplements with scientific proof and research, has officially launched its new website. The company’s pioneering products improve mitochondrial system recovery by improving a person’s adenosine triphosphate, or ATP, system. This organic compound is a nutrient and energy present in the cells of all living things, that decreases by 1% every year from the age of 25 and by 25% from the age of 50. This decrease in ATP is largely attributed to a weakened immune system and the increase of disease. Headed up by president Yun Jeong-man, KIPPO Science Limited sought to find a way of harnessing natural herbs to stimulate the body to self-generate ATP. In response to the common scepticism from western commentators, doctors and pharmaceutical companies, KIPPO Science Limited supports product claims with scientific research. The company’s range of ATP stimulants can address many of the leading health concerns, even minimizing risks such as memory loss, and reducing risk from heart and brain function issues. Research has also shown users to gain a natural immunity and energy boost when taking the supplement. My research team have harnessed the power of nature to develop our product range, supporting our claims with in-depth scientific research, explains Yun Jeong-man, CEO of KIPPO Science. We found that age alone is not what causes disease, but the increased oxidation that occurs with the loss of natural ATP production. In a similar way to how an electric car stops when there is no longer electricity, the human heart cannot power without ATP. For this reason, we developed our ATP-boosting line of KIPPO supplements, and our new website showcases the products and explains the benefits further, he adds. According to research from the United States National Library of Medicine, over […]
The anti-inflammatory lifestyle will help banish depression and fatigue, boost energy and let you live your best life
Whether it’s the keto , vegan or the Dubrow , there’s a plethora of wellness and diet plans for people to follow but how do you know which is the best one for your own personal wellness goals? One wellness plan that seems to tick all the boxes (in our humble opinion) is the anti-inflammatory lifestyle, which experts claim can give you glowier skin , enhanced health and a much better life. One expert who is so convinced by the positive effects of this lifestyle is award-winning Swedish science journalist and author, Maria Borelius. Maria, who has a degree in biology, physics and mathematics and a master’s degree in science journalism, is so enamoured by the anti-inflammatory lifestyle that she penned an entire book about it. Health Revolution is the incredible story of one Maria’s quest to banish depression and fatigue, boost her energy and live a healthier, happier life. Bringing together ground-breaking research from across the globe, the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda and a lifetime of experimentation, this book presents a simple five-step plan to bring out the best version of you. Maria promises that readers will look younger, and more importantly, feel way better. Here, she shares an extract with GLAMOUR and reveals how to follow an anti-inflammatory lifestyle… We have scientific proof that inflammation drives illness and that anti-inflammation measures not only counteract disease, but also strengthen everyday health in a powerful way. We see the evidence from the Blue Zones, from research in Lund, from the epigenetic frontline, from awe research, and a number of other things. I can only summarize it like this: In my opinion, the anti-inflammatory journey is a journey toward your best self, a body and soul in balance, a feeling of harmony and alertness. Let me also say this: The […]
These Clinically-Proven Nootropics Are Specially Formulated to Improve Cognition and Focus
It’s hard for many of us to even imagine being able to wake up in the morning without that ritualistic jolt of caffeine. The stimulant most commonly found in coffee and energy drinks has benefits that are well known, as well as potential side effects that are equally familiar. However, there might just be a better way to give your brain a boost without the annoying side effects or inevitable crash. Specifically, this powerful nootropics blend from TruBrain has been specially formulated to enhance cognitive function and improve your focus. The goal of TruBrain is to help your mind work at optimum efficiency by providing enhanced brain function, increased focus, improved verbal ability, and better memory. It’s made from a high-quality blend of nootropics , which consists of amino acids, nutrients, and minerals your brain uses as fuel. Unlike quack brain boosters you often see online, nootropics like TruBrain aren’t based on pseuodoscientific promises. Instead, it uses scientifically proven methods to increase blood flow to the brain, which in turn brings more oxygen and glucose. As a result, your brain cell metabolism improves, which allows your mind to make new neural connections through a process known as plasticity. Better plasticity, means better memory, language, focus, and more. In other words, TruBrain provides a safe, natural boost to your cognitive function . TruBrain Unlike coffee, which plies your brain with caffeine, TruBrain works in an entirely different manner. Essentially, caffeine blocks the neurotransmitters in your brain that cause drowsiness, but only temporarily. Rather than simply blocking sleepiness, TruBrain actively promotes higher brain plasticity and all the benefits associated with it. While you might be understandably skeptical, TruBrain’s positive effects are backed up by some heavy duty science . It’s been subject to third party clinical trials that have shown significant […]
These Nootropics Are at the Cutting Edge of Boosting Human Brainpower
Nootropics have been getting a lot of press recently, but not always for the right reasons. A lot of companies have been putting so-called “smart drugs” in all sorts of supplements and making pretty wild claims about what they can do, prompting both the FDA and the FTC to warn consumers about potential marketing scams and advertising fraud. That said, while you certainly shouldn’t believe everything you read on the Internet, you also shouldn’t let the frauds scare you away, because the science behind nootropics is real. While these substances won’t make you a genius or cure Alzheimer’s, studies show a nootropics supplement can boost cognitive performance, particularly executive functions like focus, memory, willpower, and creativity. You just need to find a company you can trust. And one such company is the California-based Neurohacker Collective, whose Qualia Focus and Qualia Mind are quite possibly the best nootropics supplements available anywhere in the world. Save an additional 15% off when you enter discount code FUTURISM at checkout. To put it simply, nootropics are amino acids, nutrients, minerals, and other compounds that the brain uses as fuel for cognition. Most of the time we get nootropics through our diet. However, the modern Western diet has steered away from most of these obscure plants, roots, seeds, and minerals with some of the most commonly reported brain boosting powers: plants like rhodiola, bacopa, celastrus seed extract, and many more. But a nootropic formulator can’t just take a “kitchen sink” approach. Formulating effective nootropic formulations is an art. Most companies just throw a bunch of these ingredients together and call it a miracle drug, when in reality, it’s a deep understanding of the precise relationship between the dosage of each ingredient that creates a balanced, positive effect. Neurohacker Collective , which boasts a heavily […]
Ancient medicine is good prepper medicine: Uses and benefits of myrrh essential oil
( Natural News ) Myrrh is a sap-like substance extracted from the Commiphora myrrha tree. Use of this plant extract dates back to Biblical times, most notably as one of the gifts of the three kings during the Nativity. Nowadays, people use myrrh as a perfume, flavoring agent, or essential oil. According to research, myrrh possesses powerful antiseptic, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties that can promote your overall health. When SHTF, you can even use myrrh as an emergency herbal remedy. Here are some of the best uses and benefits of myrrh essential oil. (h/t to BackdoorSurvival.com ) It can aid in wound recovery When bugging out, even minor cuts and scrapes can become life-threatening due to bacterial infections. Myrrh essential oil has strong antibacterial properties that keep germs at bay. The oil’s innate healing properties can even hasten your wound’s recovery time. Put a few drops of myrrh oil on a clean cloth or bandage before using it to dress your wound. It can be used for emergency pain relief The therapeutic properties of myrrh essential oil can alleviate sore and painful body parts. The oil’s compounds can temporarily trick your brain into not feeling pain by interacting with your opioid receptors . You can dilute myrrh oil in a soothing carrier oil and massage it onto your aching body parts. To alleviate open wounds, you can use myrrh with a cold compress and apply it to the affected area. It can reduce inflammation Myrrh can provide an anti-inflammatory effect by blocking your body’s production of inflammatory chemicals. You can use myrrh oil to calm your swollen joints and muscles after strenuous activity. (Related: Myrrh oil is worth more than gold when it comes to the health benefits it provides .) 100% organic essential oil sets now available for […]
Coffee Fruit Extract Market Expected to Expand at a Steady CAGR Through 2029
Fact.MR has announced the addition of the “Coffee Fruit Extract Market Forecast, Trend Analysis & Competition Tracking – Global Market Insights 2019 to 2029"report to their offering. This press release was orginally distributed by SBWire Rockville, MD — ( SBWIRE ) — 07/05/2019 — Global Coffee Fruit Extract Market Overview Coffea Arabica, the fruit of the coffee plant, has high phytonutrient and phenolic antioxidant content and is a beneficial food ingredient. However, the coffee fruit has historically been castoff for the favored harvesting of the coffee bean. The coffee fruit extract is a natural brain-boosting supplement. The coffee fruit extract originates from the red fruit that covers coffee beans. Recently researchers have revealed that coffee fruit extract serves many health benefits to the human body such as it reduces anxiety, helps you learn faster (as brain enhancing compound), inhibits brain aging, and more. Further, the coffee fruit extract contains chlorogenic acid, which is an active anti-inflammatory agent, due to this agent, the coffee fruit extract protects the human brain from oxidative cellular stress. The global coffee fruit extract market is mainly driven due to its function which triggers new brain cell connections hippocampus (a small covered foundation of the brain which is involved in the formation of new memories related with emotions and learning) which may translate to better memory formation. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor of coffee fruit extract also reported helping with depression. Get Free Exclusive Sample Copy of This Report @ https://www.factmr.com/connectus/sample?flag=S&rep_id=3669 Increasing demand of coffee fruit extract in pharmaceutical industry. According to article published on journal and food chemistry, coffee fruit extract may contains more than 10 times the chlorogenic acid (CGA) of the cup of brewed coffee. The global coffee fruit extract market is likely to boost due to its use in pharmaceutical industry as an […]
All you women need to be hugged at least once a day: Here’s why
Science says that a hug a day can keep the doctor away. © Shutterstock When is the last time that you gave a tight hug to your woman? In the hustle-bustle of our fast -paced life, we miss out on many of the most crucial aspects of life, let alone the finer ones like touch, connections, bonding, et al. Moreover, we humans are not culturally comfortable with the practice of touch. That is why, humans are touch-deprived, globally. But the power of touch is something that we better not deny or ignore. Science says that a hug a day can keep the doctor away. Yes, you heard us right here. Apart from uplifting your mood, and strengthening your bond with your loved ones, a hug comes with a wide range of physiological and psychological benefits. According to research, a hormone named oxytocin is released when we hug. It is primarily a female bonding hormone. However, men also have oxytocin flowing in their body. This hormone influences the emotional centre of the brain and enhances positive emotions like contentment, reduces anxiety, and alleviates stress. It also has a calming effect on your nervous system. While you hug, your brain produces chemicals like dopamine and serotonin production. While dopamine regulates the actions of your brain’s reward system, serotonin can uplift your mood. Lack of serotonin can be one of the potential reasons behind depression. The feeling of connectedness and social support that a hug induces takes care of a lot of problems that we face in our daily life, including a lot of health issues as well. For example, according to some research, a tight hug can actually help you fight cough and cold too! Surprising, isn’t it? There are also other studies that say, a hug can boost your brainpower! […]
Emotional intelligence – the links between emotions and stress-related illnesses
The challenge of work-related stress is now well-recognised by many employers. But how our emotions, the fluctuating emotional interplay with our environment that we experience every day, affects and feeds into stress and stress-related illnesses is much less well understood. Occupational psychologist Kyle Davies investigates. Depression, anxiety and stress now account for the majority of days lost because of work-related ill health in the UK. Statistics published by the government show that around 300,000 people with mental health problems will leave their jobs each year, and that this is costing the UK economy around £99 billion each year. Paul Farmer, chief executive of the charity Mind and co-author of the Thriving at Work report commissioned by the Prime Minister Theresa May, said at the time of the launch of that report in October 2017: “Mental health was a taboo subject in many workplaces. Opportunities are missed to prevent poor mental health and ensure that employees who may be struggling get the support they need. “In many instances, employers simply don’t understand the crucial role they can play, or know where to go for advice and support.” Kyle Davies BSc MPhil CPsychol AFBPsS is a qualified chartered occupational psychologist and business coach. He is also director of Energy-Flow Coaching and author of The Intelligent Body Quite often employees will fail to inform a manager if they are suffering from stress and, if they do, no mitigating action is taken. Lack of action can lead to deeply serious and complex afflictions amongst employees, such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Fibromyalgia, but we are also talking about mild depression, anxiety and addiction. These are conditions that are becoming increasingly more common in the workplace. Depression, stress and anxiety show now boundaries. They can affect any employee in any industry at any time […]
How Duolingo is using AI to humanize virtual language lessons
Above: Duolingo App “The core part of our AI strategy is to get as close as possible to having a human-to-human experience,” Duolingo AI and research head Burr Settles told VentureBeat in an interview at London’s AI Summit last month. Duolingo, for the uninitiated, is a cross-platform app where users can learn languages for free, though they can also cough up $7 each month for a premium service that removes ads, delivers offline access, and more. Through gamification and “bite-sized” lessons, anyone can learn to read, listen, and speak in dozens of tongues. People’s reasons for learning a new language vary — perhaps it’s to boost their appeal with prospective employers, to converse with a new partner’s parents, or simply for personal fulfillment. But whatever the motivation, learning a language takes time and effort — all the more so if the learner is not immersed in the language 24/7. Most people can’t move to another country just to boost their language skills, so companies like Duolingo have capitalized on the rise of smartphones and ubiquitous connectivity to bring lessons to users, wherever they are. Duolingo already supports many of the world’s most common languages, including Chinese and Hindi , not to mention fictional vernaculars, such as Klingon. Earlier this week, the Pittsburgh-based company finally rolled out support for Arabic — one of the world’s most-spoken languages. Duolingo now claims some 300 million users globally and has raised north of $100 million for a valuation of around $700 million , with big-name backers including Alphabet’s CapitalG and Kleiner Perkins. Above: Duolingo The global online language learning market was pegged at $9 billion in 2018, according to Verified Market Research, and could hit more than $20 billion by 2026. Against this backdrop, Duolingo has been investing in AI and machine learning […]
30 Brillants Hacks That Will Make Your Life Simpler
As they said, work smart and live will become much easier. If you struggle with something you have to do on the daily basic, you might be doing wrong. There are ways to make everything simple. These are genius life hacks that will get you through your days with ease. 1. Sleep 30 Minutes Later Than Usual on Days You Need to Be Super Productive Waking up early gets a lot of hype for being the ultimate life hack, but research suggests that sleeping just 30 minutes more than you usually do can do wonders for your productivity levels by reducing daytime sleepiness, fatigue, and tension. And for more on sleep, check out the 40 Ways to Sleep Better in Your 40s. 2. Trick Yourself Into Being on Time Always running late? Schedule important events as starting 10 to 15 minutes earlier than their real start time to ensure you don’t make a late entrance—and stick to it. “This means no rushing, no speeding, no big deal if you miss a turn or hit a minor delay,” professional organizer Layne Brookshire told The Everygirl . “Being early gives you enough time to find your way to a new location. Make this a habit and enjoy becoming a person who is always on time!” And for more on time, check out Military Time Made Easy: The Best Ways to Use a 24-Hour Clock. 3. Automate Your Bills, Savings, and Investments Instead of spending time worrying about when your bills are due, how much you should save each month, and how your investments are doing, take advantage of what technology has to offer set up automatic transfers, bill payments, and investment actions. “When I leveraged the power of automating my savings, insurance, and investments, my world transformed almost overnight,” says Leanne […]
Researchers elucidate mechanism between exercise and improved motor learning
Muscle memory — it’s not just a saying. Repetitive exercise induces improved learning for motor skills, and researchers have now identified the molecular pathway underpinning the process. The team published their paper on July 3 in the Science Advances, a journal of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Led by Li Zhang, an associate professor in Jinan University at Guangzhou, China, the researchers zoned in on the mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR) pathway in mice. Previous research by other scientists had identified the molecular system as a potential key to understanding how exercise helps improve learning but hadn’t pinpointed the exact function. "The mTOR pathway is already known to be involved in learning and memory process. There are also reports indicating mTOR activation inside the brain after exercise training," Zhang said, who is also a member of the Guangzhou Regenerative Medicine and Health Guangdong Laboratory. "However, our study, for the first time, provides direct in vivo evidence that exercise-activated mTOR is necessary for enhanced spinogenesis and neural plasticity." Neurons have a hand-like protrusion on one end of their long body. The hand stretches, the fingers spread, waiting for incoming signals from other cells. The fingers are called dendrites, which can grow wispy spines–spinogenesis. The spines are memory incarnate; they store memory of a specific incoming signal that requires a quick reaction. It’s similar to how a body develops antibodies to quickly defeat pathogens that it has already encountered. Zhang and the researchers exercised mice on treadmills for an hour a day for three weeks and compared their brains to mice who sat on a still treadmill for the same amount of time. The mice who exercised had significantly more evidence of spinogenesis and stronger neural connections in the motor cortex. mTOR appears to be a critical factor […]
Researchers elucidate mechanism between exercise and improved motor learning
IMAGE: The mTOR pathway is activated by exercise training program, and enhances spinogenesis, neuronal activity and axonal myelination. This illustration summarizes major findings of a paper published on July 3, 2019,… view more Credit: Kai Chen, Jinan University Muscle memory — it’s not just a saying. Repetitive exercise induces improved learning for motor skills, and researchers have now identified the molecular pathway underpinning the process. The team published their paper on July 3 in the Science Advances, a journal of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Led by Li Zhang, an associate professor in Jinan University at Guangzhou, China, the researchers zoned in on the mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR) pathway in mice. Previous research by other scientists had identified the molecular system as a potential key to understanding how exercise helps improve learning but hadn’t pinpointed the exact function. "The mTOR pathway is already known to be involved in learning and memory process. There are also reports indicating mTOR activation inside the brain after exercise training," Zhang said, who is also a member of the Guangzhou Regenerative Medicine and Health Guangdong Laboratory. "However, our study, for the first time, provides direct in vivo evidence that exercise-activated mTOR is necessary for enhanced spinogenesis and neural plasticity." Neurons have a hand-like protrusion on one end of their long body. The hand stretches, the fingers spread, waiting for incoming signals from other cells. The fingers are called dendrites, which can grow wispy spines–spinogenesis. The spines are memory incarnate; they store memory of a specific incoming signal that requires a quick reaction. It’s similar to how a body develops antibodies to quickly defeat pathogens that it has already encountered. Zhang and the researchers exercised mice on treadmills for an hour a day for three weeks and compared their brains to […]
CBD Oil: The Ultimate Solution to Stress, Anxiety, and Pain
Over the last decade, the vast majority of people have started using CBD oil for stress and anxiety relief. With 2018 farm bill’s passage in the US and the legalization of industrial hemp, CBD oil is set to become a nation-wide home remedy for pain, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and many other debilitating conditions. Today, Colorado offers one of the best CBD oils in the country, from dispensaries and clinics to the traditional head and vape shops. They legalized the medicinal cannabis consumption back in 2000. And now, over a decade later, the law expanded to legalize recreational cannabis use statewide— there’s a good reason behind that . Pain, stress, anxiety, heart problems, acne, are you suffering from any of these? If so, then you must be looking for a way out. Luckily, CBD oil can help you with all of them! Maybe you’re looking to try out CBD oil for the first time. Or, perhaps this isn’t your first rodeo. Well, either way, you want the best CBD oil ! CBD Oil contains CBD in a carrier oil. There are many forms of CBD oil, including tinctures, soft gel capsules, and under-the-tongue sprays. Some forms of CBD oil can even be applied to the skin directly, in the form of products like salves and creams. The concentration of CBD typically varies from product to product. It is thought that CBD may affect your health by attaching to receptors in your body’s endocannabinoid system, which is a complex biological mechanism involved in maintaining specific aspects of your health. According to research , endocannabinoids may play a vital role in regulating such functions as mood, sleep, and memory, as well as metabolic processes such as energy balance. Additionally, CBD oil might play a role in improving a number of health conditions. […]
Acetyl-l-carnitine (ALC) for Improving Memory
Because of the limited effectiveness of available pharmacologic agents used to treat Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia , studies are being done on a variety of complementary and alternative (CAM) treatment approaches. The amino acid acetyl-l-carnitine (ALC) occurs naturally in the brain and liver. Research findings show that ALC stabilizes nerve cell membranes, stimulates the synthesis of acetylcholine, and increases the efficiency of mitochondrial energy production. ALC is widely used to enhance memory in healthy adults and to treat cognitive impairment in dementia and other neurodegenerative disorders. Few large placebo -controlled studies have been done, and the findings of human clinical trials are inconsistent. ALC is widely used to improve memory in healthy adults and individuals with Alzheimer’s disease ALC taken in doses of 1.5 to 3.0 grams per day may improve age-related symptoms of cognitive impairment in healthy, nondemented elderly individuals and depressed elderly individuals ( Bella, Biondi, Raffaele, & Bennisi, 1990 ; Cipolli & Chiari, 1990 ). A small, 18-month open study on individuals with early, mild Alzheimer’s disease found that blood circulation in the precuneus, a brain region involved in visuospatial imagery and memory, is increased in individuals who received ALC in doses of 1.5m/day ( Jeong et al 2017 ). Double-blind, placebo-controlled studies support that ALC at 1.5 to 3 grams per day may improve overall performance on tests of reaction time, memory, and cognitive performance in demented patients and may slow the overall rate of progression of cognitive impairment ( Arrigo, Casale, Buonocore, & Ciano, 1990 ; Calvani et al., 1992 ; Thal et al., 1996 ). A systematic review of 11 double-blind, placebo-controlled studies of ALC in dementia found significant positive effects at weeks 12 and 24 that were not sustained (as measured by the Clinical Global Impression scale) with continued […]
The Importance of Sleep For a Better Workplace Culture
"In many a music, it’s the pause or rest, that gives the piece its beauty and its shape." – Pico Iyer, author – The Art of Stillness graphicstock Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You’re reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. A good night’s sleep is one such pause; a necessary reset before the next day to help us fully appreciate its essence. Experts have been harping on getting seven to eight hours of a good night’s sleep while most of us are busy clocking 6 hours on average. In this hyper connected world, our work lives and personal habits have changed to the degree that we are oblivious to the signs of a building sleep deficit. Sleep deficit hinders our ability to stay focused at work. It hinders our ability to stay cheerful and collaborative in social settings, to be innovative and creative when working alongside our teams; essentially impacting the key ingredients of a “winning team” in any workplace. We all have experienced one or more of these signs of sleep deficit. Just remember how we feel after spending late nights either working on assignments or binge-watching our favorite shows. 5 Signs of Sleep Deficit 1. Episodes of Micro-Sleep, Which Impacts Alertness Micro-sleep is your body’s kill switch forcing you to take some rest. This is half a second to ten seconds of lapse in consciousness. When these episodes of micro-sleep get frequent, it is hard for us to stay focused. 2. Poor Recall, Which Impacts High Productivity People may not realize the role that restful sleep plays in forming long term memory. During deep sleep our brain consolidates newly acquired facts and information, storing important information in long-term memory banks and discarding unimportant information. As you can imagine, with prolonged lack […]
5 Nootropics for Improving Motivation
Nootropics are a class of smart drugs, nutrients, and plant extracts which can provide benefits to mental health. Many nootropics are used to enhance productivity and motivation , and they remain popular options for people looking to hack their efficiency. There is some legal ambiguity over nootropics, with most of them existing in a sort of gray and unregulated market. As such, it is necessary to conduct some research on nootropics before purchasing to make sure you know what to expect. Many companies sensationalize these substances with insufficient evidence, and it’s important to avoid anecdotes and hearsay. However, by in large, nootropics are a viable alternative to prescription drugs such as adderall. This is because nootropics are characterized by being nonaddictive and much less prone to side effects. The abuse rates are typically low to nonexistent in most of these substances and therefore are a much better option to use safely in the long-term. It can be a bit confusing to know which nootropics are worth taking, so for this post I thought I’d cover what I consider to be the 5 best nootropics for improving motivation . 1. Phenylpiracetam Phenylpiracetam is smart drug that is commonly used to enhance performance. It acts as a clean and nonaddictive stimulant that provides a noticeable boost to alertness, focus, and motivation . Interestingly, it acts as both a mental and physical stimulant, with people seeing improvements in both athletic and academic tasks. Phenylpiracetam primarily works as a dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, although this effect is comparatively mild in contrast with other stimulants. Phenylpiracetam acts as a strong cognitive enhancer and can increase motivation and concentration. People report enhanced creativity and abstract thought while taking it. And to add icing to the cake, phenylpiracetam can reduce anxiety by modulating GABA levels […]
Acetyl-l-carnitine (ALC) for Improving Memory
Limited effectiveness of conventional treatments for Alzheimer’s disease calls for research on complementary and alternative (CAM) treatments Because of the limited effectiveness of available pharmacologic agents used to treat Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia studies are being done on a variety of complementary and alternative (CAM) treatment approaches. The amino acid acetyl-l-carnitine (ALC) occurs naturally in the brain and liver. Research findings show that ALC stabilizes nerve cell membranes, stimulates synthesis of acetylcholine, and increases the efficiency of mitochondrial energy production. ALC is widely used to enhance memory in healthy adults and to treat cognitive impairment in dementia and other neurodegenerative disorders. Few large placebo -controlled studies have been done and findings of human clinical trials are inconsistent. ALC is widely used to improve memory in healthy adults and individuals with Alzheimer’s disease ALC taken in doses of 1.5 to 3.0 grams per day may improve age-related symptoms of cognitive impairment in healthy nondemented elderly individuals and depressed elderly individuals ( Bella, Biondi, Raffaele, & Bennisi, 1990 ; Cipolli & Chiari, 1990 ). A small 18-month open study on individuals with early mild Alzheimer’s disease found that blood circulation in the precuneus, a brain region involved in visuo-spatial imagery and memory, is increased in individuals who received ALC in doses of 1.5m/day ( Jeong et al 2017 ). Double-blind, placebo-controlled studies support that ALC at 1.5 to 3 grams per day may improve overall performance on tests of reaction time, memory, and cognitive performance in demented patients and may slow the overall rate of progression of cognitive impairment ( Arrigo, Casale, Buonocore, & Ciano, 1990 ; Calvani et al., 1992 ; Thal et al., 1996 ). A systematic review of 11 double-blind, placebo-controlled studies of ALC in dementia found significant positive effects at weeks 12 and 24 […]
A ‘molecular thumb drive’ stores big files in small droplets
Droplets of small molecules such as amino acids and sugars hold promise as a highly efficient data-storage system. To cope with the breakneck pace of digital-data generation, researchers have eyed DNA-based storage systems, which might store information more densely than traditional semiconductor chips. But droplets of even smaller molecules offer another option, according to work by Jacob Rosenstein and his colleagues at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. The researchers fed a digital image file — coded as a pattern of ones and zeroes — to a liquid-spraying robot, which translated this pattern onto a steel plate as a grid of droplets containing mixtures of these molecules. Within each droplet, the addition or exclusion of each substance represented a one or zero, respectively, from the original image file. Once the droplets dried, an instrument recovered the image’s digital code of ones and zeroes by analysing the chemicals at each of the thousands of positions in the grid. The researchers encoded and retrieved images up to several kilobytes in size. Historical measurements of British snowfall (pictured, London in 1968) helped to reveal glitches in a key meteorological data series. Credit: Peter King/Getty An apparatus that includes a quantum object called a qubit (gold) and a device (purple) to translate the sound into electrical signals. can detect a single ‘particle’ of sound. Credit: L. R. Sletten et al. / Phys. Rev. X This polymer octopus reacts to heat by extending its tentacles, some of which turn from purple to pink. Credit: Jilin Univ./Univ. Manchester A cancer cell. Not all mutation-riddled stretches of tumour DNA are culprits for a patient’s cancer, according to a new analysis. Credit: Dennis Kunkel Microscopy/SPL A brain-monitoring system such as this one has been used to assess cognitive activity in people with brain injuries. Credit: Amelie Benoist/BSIP/Getty […]
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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).