Studies have shown that certain types of food can vastly enhance our cognitive powers and make our brains work harder and better. Obviously, we have to make such foods a part of our diet because having an active brain is important. Also, the more active you are mentally, there could be less chances of you developing Alzheimer's, although of course, that hasn't been proven ... Continue Reading
11 Ways to Be Happier This Year
Most people think that happiness - or lack of it - is a matter of luck and circumstance. But you have the power to be happier this year. "You can actively create happiness with your actions," says Sonja Lyubomirsky, Ph.D., professor of psychology at the University of California-Riverside and a colleague of the University of Pennsylvania's Martin Seligman, Ph.D., founder of ... Continue Reading
Angry? It might be something you ate
What we eat and how we feel is very related and important to know how it effects us. Imagine that a calm, happy life could be served on a breakfast, lunch or dinner plate, even in a brown bag. According to some, it can be. You won't find it in a fast-food hamburger box or a vending machine. But more and more research shows there is a correlation between good food and good ... Continue Reading
Baby Brain Boosters
Love this article and totally agree with it. There's way too much pressure on the kids right now. Until age of 5 all I did as a kid was play. Running around with my brother and other kids, playing with my only doll that I loved and kept it for quite some time - that was my schedule. And I'm more than sure that nowadays parents weren't in preschool at the age of 3-4. We should ... Continue Reading
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Can Lead to Childhood Brain Damage
This is very important information for anybody who's trying to get pregnant. Eating enough foods rich in Vitamin B12 is vital for a healthy baby. New research published in this month's Pediatrics suggests women with low levels of Vitamin B12 just before or after conception are more likely to give birth to children with neural tube defects, according to the National Institutes ... Continue Reading