Learn about brain health and nootropics to boost brain function
Immobile childhoods
Mobile phone addiction deprives a growing child of all the other wonderful things on earth. My son broke down one day as he was neglected in peer talk even by his best friends. He is an outcast for not possessing a mobile phone and…
Can you juice up your gray matter? Study finds mild electrical stimulation improves brain function in the elderly
( Natural News ) Aging is inevitable – and with it, comes memory loss. But a recent study in Nature Neuroscience presents a novel therapy to improve cognition in older adults. In their report, researchers from Boston University noted how 25 minutes of non-invasive…
Have you heard of the MIND diet? Here’s how eating can help boost brain health
( Natural News ) One of the many natural ways to boost brain health is to eat the right kinds of food. And there’s a specific diet that can help keep your brain sharp and healthy – the aptly named “MIND” diet. The MIND…
Brainwave Patterns During Sleep Impact on Ability to Learn New Tasks
Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), have shown how the balance between two types of electrical activity in the sleeping brain can influence whether animals remember or forget tasks that were learned the previous day. The scientists found that by using…
7 Ways a Happy Heart Can Heal Your Mind and Body”.
You are brokenhearted and your spirit is crushed. You are depressed, you failed. The world seems to fall down on you. Your head feels its bursting and your body is collapsing too. Everything is going down. You fell down into the pit covered with…
All About Having Lemons While Pregnant
Share on Pinterest Pucker up, mama-to-be. Because we know you want to find out the sweet (and maybe slightly sour) things about whether lemon is OK during pregnancy — and how it could work to your advantage if so. You might have heard lemon…
Why this doctor is telling people it’s time to get ‘unfocused’ and start daydreaming and napping
Focus! Concentrate! Pay attention! And whatever you do, don’t daydream. Sound familiar? From the day we start school we’re told, time and time again, that in order to succeed, we need to focus. But according to psychiatrist and brain researcher Dr Srini Pillay, author…
Best Ginkgo Biloba
The leaves and seeds of the Ginkgo Biloba tree have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. Today, the extract taken from ginkgo biloba leaves is a very common herbal supplement. Though claims of ginkgo biloba’s ability to treat a wide number of…
Let’s hack the happy chemicals – Dopamine, Serotonin and Endorphins
How many books, courses, and seminars have been held every year with the ultimate objective being to help you become happier and more fulfilled? How many books, courses, and seminars have been held every year with the ultimate objective being to help you become…
Brain power: Easy ways to boost your brain power today
You don’t need expensive gadgets or computer games to help keep your brain healthy and ticking over. Try these simple and easy to follow tips to today to boost your brain power! Feeling forgetful? Don’t worry. According to research carried out by charity Love…
Eat healthily today and enjoy its brain-boosting benefits later
( Natural News ) The food you’re putting in your body can influence your health today and even later in life. A study in Neurology revealed that adhering to a heart-healthy diet – one that’s rich in fruits and vegetables; moderate in nuts, fish,…
Chinese skullcap protects against brain disorders by preventing neuronal death
( Natural News ) Scutellaria baicalensis , also known as Chinese skullcap, is a flowering plant that belongs to the mint family (Lamiaceae). It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for over 2,000 years. TCM practitioners value S. baicalensis for its ability…
How to Do Transcendental Meditation (Step-by-Step Guide)
Maybe you already know how to meditate but do you know how to do transcendental meditation? Meditation was first developed in India many years ago (around 5000-3500 BCE). It took quite some time to become popular in the western world, but today it is…
8 Supplements and Vitamins for Memory—What Works and What Doesn’t
Should you be taking vitamin B12 to keep your mind sharp? What about ginseng? Learn the truth behind memory supplements and which ones are worth the money. Omega-3 fatty acids The omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil have shown promising brain-building effects. Some studies…
The Amazing Results Are In on Virtual Social Learning
Take a walk down the hall of any typical middle or high school, and you will see the dynamic complexity of social interaction. Peers gather around lockers and classrooms looking to connect between classes. Conversations start about after-school activities, popular video games, and yes—relationships….
Stroke recovery 101: Regaining function as quickly as possible
After a stroke, you might experience paralysis, numbness, depression and problems with memory, speech, understanding and attention. But it is possible to recover with hard work and dedication. Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke. According to the Centers for Disease…
What Are the Pros and Cons of Creatine?
Creatine is a natural compound produced in your body from amino acids, the building blocks of protein. You can also consume creatine from a couple of different sources. It’s found naturally in animal proteins, especially beef and fish. It’s also sold as a dietary…
ALTA Nootropics Help Your Brain Focus at Work and Relax at Home
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The forest therapy trend is infiltrating our beauty regime, so can it improve our mental wellbeing?
These are the facts – a UK wide survey last year found that 74% of people reported feeling so stressed that they felt overwhelmed or unable to cope. A study from YouGov across 16 countries found that those working desk jobs regularly spend as…
The bush apple tree found to have neuroprotective properties that could be used as an intervention against neurodegenerative diseases
( Natural News ) A person’s brain health declines as he ages. In particular, neurons — building blocks of the nervous system — die or become damaged. As a result, his risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease increases. Fortunately,…