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6 Study Tips Worth Sharing
I love study! How often do you hear that? Not a lot, I guess! Young ones expect to remember just by reading over notes or listening to the teacher telling them what to do. But the truth is this: Getting facts into the brain is a skill that needs practice. There are...
10 Habits for a Healthy Brain
1. Find out about your brain and you can make the most of your brain powers. Knowing that your brain is a constantly-developing miracle with billions of neurons and synapses will encourage you to take important steps to keep it flourishing. 2. Take care of...
Top 10 Brain Myths
You've all heard them Clever saying about brain and memory. Check out which ones are true. Myth 1. Genes determine the fate of our brains. Fact: Brain plasticity continues throughout life so your lifestyle plays a significant role in how well your mind and...
Move It or Lose It!
Can exercise REALLY alter the structure of the brain? And keep Alzheimer's away? Science says YES! Stephen M. Rao, a professor at the Schey Center for Cognitive Neuroimaging at the Cleveland Clinic, oversaw s study of almost 100 older men and women, aged 65 to 89,...
Dementia Quiz Answers
1. What is dementia? Correct Answer : A decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life "Many people think Alzheimer's is the same thing as dementia," says David Knopman, M.D., a professor of neurology at the Mayo Clinic. "It isn't. The terms are...
How to be ‘mindful’.
Are you TOO busy? Starting to forget things you would usually remember? Feeling stresses and strains And unwell? 'Mindfulness' might be the answer for you. When did you last feel really quiet Peaceful Focused? Paying attention to what is happening for you RIGHT NOW...
Why does my brain ‘freeze’?
It's an awful feeling. You are trying a new puzzle A new brain game A new computer program Or hunting for a name ....... And suddenly Your brain FREEZES! You can't think what to do or say next. Firstly, don’t panic! Everything your brain can do happens because...
Does language-learning protect my brain?
Have you tried learning a second language? No, you're not too old! It's not too late. Thomas Bak, University of Edinburgh discovered that speaking an extra language slows the mental decline that occurs with ageing. IQ didn't matter. And how old you are didn't...
Six Ways to Manage Stress.
There's good stress and bad stress. A deadline, for example, can be motivating if you are prepared, have all the research done and you are enjoying writing an article. That's good. When a deadline is bad for us though is when it is looming, you are short of time, the...
Get Social for Your Brain.
Do you live alone? Maybe adjusting to life without a loved one? Is it worth making the effort to get out and about? Wondering how to make a start? You might feel alone, but you are NOT. There are hundreds of people just like you. Waiting for you to make a move. And ...