Summary: Selenium, a natural mineral found in grains, meats, and nuts can reverse cognitive impairment following a stroke and improve learning and memory in the aging brain. Source: University of Queensland Selenium—a mineral found in many foods—could reverse the...
Here are the “big three” exercises developed by Dr. Stuart McGill, an expert in spine biomechanics at the University of Waterloo in Canada. These three engage all the important muscles needed to improve spine stability. Here’s how to perform each of...
These strategies will help protect your shoulders, too. Stretch right before activities. Take a few minutes to stretch before activities requiring shoulder power, like lifting a heavy laundry basket or hanging curtains. “March in place for two minutes to...
Have you tried our fun, interactive Brainfit® memory games yet? They’ve already been enjoyed by thousands of people just like you who were keen to sharpen their memory skills. Developed in collaboration with The University of Auckland, each game is designed to...
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From Jeff Wells who sent us this stunning photo. ‘Here’s our tūī – a baby I photographed last summer in the karamu (Coprosma robusta) right outside my office window. They love those berries! (Even when they’re not really ripe).’ Here’s...
A good sense of humor can’t cure all ailments, but data is mounting about the positive things laughter can do. Whether you’re guffawing at a sitcom on TV or quietly giggling at a meme on Facebook, laughing does you good. Laughter is a great form of stress...
A doctor explains why he prescribes time outside to his patients. BY LEIF HASS | OCTOBER 20, 2021 Here’s one silver lining to the pandemic: with gyms, museums, and stores closed, many of us were forced to spend more time outside. I was able to ditch my car and more...
Healthy aging entails multiple aspects, among them eating right, exercising regularly and preventing mental decline. Achieving some of these may be easier than others. No matter how well we do our part, nature has a say in all of them, too. While the outward signs of...
All in the UK but they are online, so no worries! If you’re in need of a new creative outlet, an online art class might be just the thing. Whether you want to learn how to use watercolour paints, or are looking for a professional masterclass to take your drawing...
A pair of thumb-sized structures deep in the center of the human brain are critical for our ability to learn and remember. Thanks to their shape, each of them is called hippocampus — which means seahorse in Greek. These brain areas have the unique capacity to generate...
Just like all other tech companies, hearing aids manufacturers are constantly researching and developing new features and technology, and releasing new models of hearing aids. What’s new for September 2021? Turns out your ear is a good place to monitor activity such...
A person’s name is to [them] the sweetest and most important sound in any language. Dale Carnegie Do you have an amazing memory for names, dates, and personal details about people. If so, it will have come in handy more than you even recall. Not everyone has...
Science suggests it’s possible to make new brain cells and improve your memory. The key is to get moving. It was once thought the brain could not create new cells. You simply used what you were born with, and if they died through age or injury, that was that....
By Timi Gustafson, R.D. The human species could not have survived for long without the experience of fear. The ability to identify certain events and situations as dangerous and respond appropriately is essential for our existence. But these responses are meant to be...
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