Can you grow your Hippocampus?

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...

Aerobic exercise enhances neuron growth.

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....

Get the most out of your workout.

Harvard Health, May 2021 Whether you’re an exercise novice or a gym regular, these tips can help you get the most out of your workout. When it comes to exercise, timing is everything — but not in the way we normally think about timing. What matters most is...
Will Walking Lower Blood Pressure?

Will Walking Lower Blood Pressure?

Is it possible?     Michael Wheeler, University of Western Australia says YES. His study involved 35 women and 32 men aged between 55 and 80 who tried these regimes: Sitting for 8 hours 1 hour of sitting then 30 minutes of moderate walking followed by 6.5...
95% in cognitive test – brain-fitness at 80+!

95% in cognitive test – brain-fitness at 80+!

Mike has an amazing story to tell. 80 years old and still achieving way above many half his age! Read how Mike keeps his mind sharp and active. ‘I am not academic. I left school at fifteen, as young people raised in country towns did in the 1950’s. I have...