Skip to main content

Posts

Showing posts from June, 2019

UP YOUR OMEGA - 3

Your brain needs omega-3 fatty acid to function, but your body can not produce them, That means you have to get them from your diet. Two 2017 brain studies from the University of lllinois at Urbana-Champaign suggest that eating omega-3 fatty acids may improve memory retention and strengthen the structures responsible for fluid intelligence ( the ability to solve the problem) The new research support the idea that upping your intake of these fatty acids can slow age-related cognitive decline. In addition, researchers at Harvard University found that omega-3 fatty acids may interfere with the brain signals that trigger the characteristic mode swings seen with bipolar disorder. if these findings hold true in future studies, omega-3 fatty acids may have implications for treating other psychiatric disorders, such as depression and schizophrenia. Some studies have found that omega-3s can significantly decrease triglyceride levels, low blood pressure, and reduce blood levels of homocy

WATCH THE ALCOHOL.

Drinking too much alcohol slows your reactions, impairs your judgment , and can even cause blackouts and memory lapses and that is just on a Friday night. In the long terms, alcohol abuse can cause permanent brain damage . the national institute of alcohol abuse and alcoholism reports that long-terms drinking can actually shrink you brain! it also creates problem with the structures that carry information between cells-making it harder for you to think and react even when you are stone-cold sober, Because heavy drinkers often have poor diets, dietary deficiencies may also harm the brain, consume alcohol in moderation preferably no more than two drinks per day for men and one drink per day for woman. These articles may be used only for Educational Purposes.  You can share it with your friends and families through social media . They include extracts of copyright works copied under copyright licenses download or print from it for your own use. You may not download or make a fur

FEED YOUR BRAIN

Boost your brain power with the right food. Eat Plant-based food and healthy fats, Cut back on animal products and saturated fats ( Typically solid fats like lard and butter), because saturated fats slow down your cognitive function. The nutrients found in plants, by contrast, support memory retention and help lower blood pressure ( hypertension affects your brain as well as your heart ) standout stars? Beans and green, leafy vegetables.  Nine Foods to Favor Beans and other legumes  Coconut oil Fish, especially fatty fish like tuna and salmon  Green, leafy vegetables  Nuts, either raw or dry roasted  Olive oil Calciferous ( cabbage family ) vegetables  Lean Poultry, such as skinless chicken and ground turkey  whole grains  Five Foods to Forget  Butter and margarine  Chesses  Fried Foods Pastries and desserts  Red meat, especially high-fat processed mean like bacon, sausage and salami According to research, the more closely you stick to a plant-based