To Sleep, Perchance To Remember
Get a good night’s sleep. It’s good for your brain, and may contribute to neurogenesis, the formation of new nerve cells (see the study). WHY is sleep good for your …
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We Are People People
“Poor social connections, infrequent participation in social activities, and social disengagement predict the risk of cognitive decline in elderly individuals.” Read the full article here. Science to English Translation:Being a …
We Are People People Read MoreBrain Aerobics
Thinking about thinking games is not enough. You have to actually DO those thinking games. But according to research from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, the chances of you …
Brain Aerobics Read MoreLearn To Learn To Learn
Here’s what we know:The more you learn, the healthier your brain becomes. The mental gymnastics don’t have to be strenuous, either. They just have to be consistent. So here’s the …
Learn To Learn To Learn Read MoreExercise on the Brain
Do it. Find something. Something that you can love that makes you move, and do that. Being active does a lot of things for your heart, and for your circulatory …
Exercise on the Brain Read MoreBrain Power
Your brain is the biggest energy hog in your body, and for good reason. This 2-3 pound convoluted, gyrating, fat-filled lump contains roughly 100 billion brain cells. Each of these …
Brain Power Read MoreBottled Water … Tanking?
Get off the bottle. That seems to be the message. Chicago: From 1 January this year, the government of the city of Chicago implemented a five cent tax on bottled …
Bottled Water … Tanking? Read MoreDehydrated Water
Here’s the problem for us The average American consumes 6 to 18g of salt daily … but the body needs only about 0.5g of salt each day. And that excess …
Dehydrated Water Read MoreUnited States of Obesity
Welcome to the United States of Obesity. According to a new study entitled “Will All Americans Become Overweight or Obese?” (read the abstract here), these scientists give us a flawless …
United States of Obesity Read MoreGo Outside and Play
My mom used to tell me this — go outside and play!! She probably wasn’t thinking about my vitamin D levels, but just wanted to have a temporary island of …
Go Outside and Play Read MoreLegislating Color
After studies emerged linking synthetics in our food to hyperactive behavior in children, everyone said “Huh. I guess that figures.” Now, Europe taking a second look at chemical dyes, and …
Legislating Color Read MoreNatural? Define “Natural”.
Everything is so confusing. What does “natural” or “artificial” mean? For example, elderberry ice cream has added color from anthocyanins that were isolated from elderberries. THAT makes sense. The added …
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