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A recent study showed that the London black-cab drivers who must navigate thousands of streets and bring tourists to thousands of landmarks, have structural difference in their brains related to spatial memory as compared to a control group of bus drivers. The bus drivers follow a set, preplanned route, wheres the cabbies rely on their brains and their memory ( no GPS!) to get from place to place. But you don't have to be a London cab driver to  strengthen your spatial memory. Your can stimulate it by driving or walking in a new city using maps rather than GPS. You'll also build up your problem-solving and decision-making skills. If you don't travel much, try taking a new route at home in order to achieve a similar benefit.  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 ow

Several studies on phosphodiesterase, an amino acid that you body uses in building cell membranes, show how important it is to our mental health. A study reported in Clinical Interventions in Aging found that supplementation with 300 milligrams a day of soybean-derived phosphatidylserine significantly improved memory recognition, memory recall , executive functions, and mental flexibility. Some of the most notable benefits of supplementation include, but are not limited to; Improve memory  Increased concentration  Increased attention  Improved learning ability  Boost in mood ( primarily fights depression)  Preventing damage from exercise and stress   Balance cortisol     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 further copy for any

Maybe you've heard that an untidy desk is the sign of a creative mind. perhaps this is the very excuse you use for living with untidiness . But clutter is actually bad for your brain ! It can make you feel anxious and overwhelmed. If clutter is all around you. Your brain gets overstimulated as it tries to figure out if there is something meaningful in the mess . Because you brain is attending to the ninety-two things in the background , it can't focus on the task at hand. Clutter signals that there is work to do, making it difficult to relax. Clutter can also create stress when you misplace something and have to dig around to find it. Keep in mind that I am not talking about hoarding here, which is a distinct mental health problem. I am just talking about the general untidiness that comes from having a busy life and real recognition of how stressful clutter actually is. Here are some very simple steps you can take to clear the clutter and your mind: Close doors. If

Study has shown the more education you receive, the better your mental acuity --and the longer you will retain it. T ake a class on a topic that challenge your thought processes  rather than something with which you're already familiar. Most community colleges and universities offer continuing education classes on a wide variety of subjects, and many sessions are held at night to accommodate people who work during the days. Choose a challenging but interesting subject, something that forces you to think or that flexes brain cells you haven't used for eons . If you are planning a trip to a museum, study that topic of the exhibit you are going to see ahead of time. For example, if you'll be visiting an art museum, brush up on art history and lean about the artists and the eras. See how much you can memorize, and then use your knowledge to enhance the experience. You can also do this process for stargazing. attending classical music concerts. opera, theater, and so on.

your dentist may frown on it, but chewing gum can benefit your brain. If you've ever chomped on gum before an anxiety-producing situation, like taking a test, then you already know it can help relieve stress. But chewing gum can also improve cognitive function . Chewing it increases blood flow to your brain , enhancing your ability to think. It can also make you more alert, particularly if you're sleepy. One study showed that chewing gum quickened reaction time and made it easier for subjects to form new of memories. And, fortunately chewing gum does not have the downside of multitasking --it doesn't distract you from whatever task is at hand. However, the benefits of gum chewing require you to keep chewing . Once you stop, the benefits disappear. Keep your dentist happy and pick a gum that uses xylitol rather than sugar as the sweetener. These articles may be used only for Educational Purposes.  You can share it with your friends and families through social media .

Your brain doesn't exist on its own, it's part of your body. And unlike in Vegas, what happens in other parts of your body doesn't necessarily stay there. For example, people with type 2 diabetes are known to be at increased risk for dementia, including Alzheimer's, although research has not yet determined the specific mechanisms for why this is so. Even being prdiabetic ( insulin resistant) is a risk factor. Researchers haven't proven that controlling your blood surge will reduce your likelihood of dementia, but it's a safe step to take given the strong correlation. At worst, by controlling your blood sugar you'll reduce your chance of having diabetes ( or get it under better control), which is a legitimate goal all by itself. Controlling your blood sugar is a lot like protecting your brain, you must eat right, exercise, drink enough water, and control stress. So that  you can effectively address your particular situation, you should work with your hea

One way to stimulate your memory and give it a workout is to take a trip down memory lane. Remember a past experience by looking at old photos, watching a video, or talking with a friend. Go through you Facebook or any social media timeline. Nostalgia actually f eels good for your brain, even if you're young and the events are fairly recent. That feel-good trigger makes you feel  more optimistic and positive about the future. One recent study showed that digging into your long-term memory also helps improve overall brain function and even stimulates your short-terms memory. In other words, a little visit to the past can help your brain deal with the present. 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 further copy for any other purpose. Failure

Your know that your brain need fat --in moderation! to function ideally, you should eat healthy fats . But the truth is most American diets are overloaded with unhealthy fats. These are the saturated, hydrogenated, and partially hydrogenated ( trans) fat found in all commercial baked goods, margarine's, and processed foods. Saturated fats are usually solid at room temperature and can be found in well-marbled meat, butter, whole-milk cheese, ice cream, egg yolks, and fatty cuts of beef, pork, and lamb, Certain vegetable oils, such as palm, palm kernel, and coconut oils, are also saturated. According to the Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation, the ideal prevention diet includes; 20 percent "good" fat, such as extra-virgin olive oil 40 percent lean protein, such as fish, chicken, turkey, and soy  40 percent complex carbohydrates, like fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and legumes Lots of superfoods, including blueberries, spinach, and sea

Doing challenging work --like figuring out a calculus problem --seems to take a lot of energy, and so it makes your brain feel tired -Spending the same time on social media looking at cat pictures doesn't seems as mentally demanding, because your brain doesn't use nearly the same amount of energy to do that. Right? not so fast. Stress contributes to the feeling of exhaustion you might have after doing challenging work, such as taking a calculus test, where you are worried about the grade and are anxious your performance. So it's true that under certain circumstances doing challenging work tires your brain more than easy tasks. But research shows that it's basically your attitude that makes the difference . In other words, you just think that solving the calculus problem is more tiring than looking at cat pictures. As far as how much energy you brain actually uses? There's not a lot of difference between the two activities  One study showed that the expectati

Most dietitians agree that eating multiple small meals throughout the day is much healthier than eating only the usual three large meals. Small meals keep the flow of nutrients to your body going, and the brain specially needs these nutrients to function well. Research has shown that a steady supply of glucose is healthier for the brain than having it come in spurts. Choosing snacks wisely can help fuel your body ( especially your brain) between meals, give you an energy boost, and add to your total intake of essential nutrients for the day. Snacking can also help to take the edge off hunger between meals. The longer you wait between meals, the more you tend to eat at the next meal. Here are some tips for smart snacking. Choose snacks that are lower in fat and nutrient rich. Make snack part of your eating plan for the day instead of thinking of them as extras. Make snacking a conscious activity, not a mindless face-staffing situation.  Eat Snacks in smaller portions, not me

Snoring may be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea, which means you're having trouble breathing as you sleep, Apnea is bad for your brain, as it causes sleep deprivation, which leads to memory loss. Sleep apnea can also change the structure of your brain, damage neurons, and impact your ability to think clearly and make decisions. The good news is that much of the damage is reversible as long as the apnea is treated. If you suspect you have sleep apnea, request an evaluation from your healthcare provider and get treatment 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 further copy for any other purpose. Failure to comply with the terms of this warning may expose you to legal action for copyright.