5 simple brain workouts to fight cognitive decline and boost productivity

5 simple brain workouts to fight cognitive decline and boost productivity

Cognitive change is a normal part of aging. But, contrary to popular belief, not all cognitive processes decline with age. For instance, vocabulary is stable and may actually improve as we grow older. But other things—like memory, conceptual reasoning, and processing speeds—do decline somewhat…

Dumbing down during lockdown? Six ways to boost your memory

Dumbing down during lockdown? Six ways to boost your memory

Eggs are a source of top-notch protein. PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP Taking the so-called “stress nutrients” as a supplement can be beneficial here, namely B-vitamins, vitamin C and magnesium. While playing an instrument can reduce your risk of cognitive impairment by…

Virtual reality can bring the outdoors in, but is it a patch on the real thing?

Virtual reality can bring the outdoors in, but is it a patch on the real thing?

Virtualising nature – an affront to the glory of the natural world, or a much-needed tool for those unable to experience the great outdoors? Against a backdrop of increasing urbanisation, the health benefits of daily contact with nature are being expounded by scientists ….

HEALTH & NUTRITION: six ways to boost your memory

Reduce sugar As someone with an exceedingly sweet tooth, I was dismayed to hear that a whopping 70 per cent of people with type 2 diabetes go on to develop Alzheimer’s. And since a diet low in sugar can reverse type 2 diabetes, it…

There Will Be 4 Identity Types in This Recovery. Which One Are You?

There Will Be 4 Identity Types in This Recovery. Which One Are You?

The following article is based on excerpts from Ben Angel’s book, Unstoppable: A 90-Day Plan to Biohack Your Mind and Body for Success . Buy it now from Amazon | Barnes Noble | iBooks | IndieBound. And be sure to order The Unstoppable Journal…

New therapeutic targets for treating memory impairment in Down’s syndrome

New therapeutic targets for treating memory impairment in Down's syndrome

Credit: CC0 Public Domain A team of researchers led by Dr. Victoria Puig from the Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute (IMIM), which also involved the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG), has studied the neural basis of intellectual disability in mice with Down’s syndrome…

New therapeutic possibilities for treating intellectual disability in Down syndrome

New therapeutic possibilities for treating intellectual disability in Down syndrome

A team of researchers led by Dr. Victoria Puig from the Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute (IMIM), which also involved the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG), has studied the neural basis of intellectual disability in mice with Down syndrome and has discovered that…

There Will Be 4 Identity Types in This Recovery. Which One Are You?

There Will Be 4 Identity Types in This Recovery. Which One Are You?

Become a conscious creator and feel motivated, focused and driven to achieve your goals. Will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The following article is based on excerpts from Ben Angel’s book, Unstoppable: A…

Protecting a Most Precious Asset: GABA Proved to Fortify Cognitive Health in Human Trials

Protecting a Most Precious Asset: GABA Proved to Fortify Cognitive Health in Human Trials

As life spans in industrialized nations increase, so does anxiety about the effects of cognitive decline on individuals, on society. New twin studies offer significant hope for strengthening the neurobiological environment, reversing that trend. The market for brain health supplements in the United States,…

8 Easy Ways to Instantly Boost Your Mood if You’re Social Distancing Alone

8 Easy Ways to Instantly Boost Your Mood if You’re Social Distancing Alone

Photo credit: Hearst Owned Photo credit: Hearst Owned How do you prevent being alone from turning into feeling lonely —especially during a pandemic ? Science tells us that the key is reaching for small things that might spark happiness by creating a flood of…

6 ways to get your stress hormones under control, this week

Right now, no matter who you are or what you do, it’s a safe bet that you’re probably more stressed than usual. You’re certainly not alone. The COVID-19 outbreak — and all that’s come with it — has most of us on edge. “The…

Researchers Developing Fanny Pack Exoskeleton To Improve Walking In Children With Cerebral Palsy

Researchers Developing Fanny Pack Exoskeleton To Improve Walking In Children With Cerebral Palsy

Benjamin Conner, a researcher at the University of Arizona, and his team are working on developing new ways children with Cerebral Palsy can train their brains to learn effective ways to walk, ultimately allowing them to be a lot more independent as they grow…

New therapeutic targets for treating memory impairment in Down syndrome

New therapeutic targets for treating memory impairment in Down syndrome

Barcelona, 4th May, 2020. A team of researchers led by Dr. Victoria Puig from the Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute (IMIM), which also involved the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG), has studied the neural basis of intellectual disability in mice with Down syndrome…

What dreams may come: Why you’re having more vivid dreams during the pandemic

What dreams may come: Why you're having more vivid dreams during the pandemic

An interesting side effect of the coronavirus pandemic is the number of people who say they are having vivid dreams. Many are turning to blogs and social media to describe their experiences. https://twitter.com/SiouxsieW/status/1247983766179434496 While such dreams can be confusing or distressing, dreaming is normal…

Coronavirus: Why you’re having weird dreams during isolation

Many are turning to blogs and social media to describe their experiences. Had an awful anxiety dream this morning. I was trying to buy a train ticket to get to Ms13. I couldn’t get the machine to work (it was like a pinball machine)….

Aromatherapy can be used to improve symptoms like depression, stress, and pain in post-partum women

Aromatherapy can be used to improve symptoms like depression, stress, and pain in post-partum women

( Natural News ) The volatile oils present in plants have long been used to treat common human ailments. The earliest records of their use date as far back as the time of the Ancient Egyptians, who were credited with inventing the first ever…

Why You’re Having More Vivid Dreams During The Pandemic

Why You're Having More Vivid Dreams During The Pandemic

An interesting side effect of the coronavirus pandemic is the number of people who say they are having vivid dreams While such dreams can be confusing or distressing, dreaming is normal and considered helpful in processing our waking situation, which for many people is…

How Not Only To Live Longer, But Healthier, According to Global Experts

How Not Only To Live Longer, But Healthier, According to Global Experts

If you want to increase your “healthspan” as well as your lifespan, you need to take simple daily actions involving physical activity, nutrition and social connection. That was the message from experts at the International Federation on Ageing’s (IFA) 14th global conference, Towards a…

5 Ways to Keep Your Brain Healthy During the Pandemic

5 Ways to Keep Your Brain Healthy During the Pandemic

man sits on floor as he meditates Is your brain feeling … foggy? You’re not just imagining it. “Keeping busy with regular activities and spending time with others are both key to brain health and lowering your risk of dementia — and they’re also…

6 popular supplements that could boost your immune functions

6 popular supplements that could boost your immune functions

The current COVID-19 pandemic gives us a good opportunity to pay attention to our immune system, which can influence how our body responds if we are exposed to the disease. Our daily lifestyle habits can strongly affect our immune system. Among these habits, eating…

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