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Scientists say doing this physical exercise at least twice a week improves cognitive functions and may even prevent dementia. This post from Ideapod blog reveals the exercise that can help people age better! Ever wondered what exercise is best for your brain? While jogging certainly has its benefits, new research is showing that regular weightlifting could actually make your ... Continue Reading
A new study shows that your breath is your brain’s remote control. This post from Mindful.com highlights the direct link between nasal breathing and cognitive functions! We have all heard this simple saying during times of trouble: “Take a deep breath in.” Science being science, however, indicates that we may now have to update this old adage to read “Take a deep breath in it ... Continue Reading
Recent research suggests that gut flora plays a role in regulating emotions and thoughts. This post from The Atlantic sheds light on the studies researching the connections between the microbiome and the brain. By now, the idea that gut bacteria affects a person’s health is not revolutionary. Many people know that these microbes influence digestion, allergies, and metabolism. ... Continue Reading
Science says silence may allow your brain to rejuvenate leaving you feeling a new freedom. This post from Lifehack.org discusses the results of research that silence is much more important to our brains than we think. In 2011, the Finish Tourist Board ran a campaign that used silence as a marketing ‘product’. They sort to entice people to visit Finland and experience the ... Continue Reading
Taking care of a loved one with Alzheimer's can have high emotional costs for the caregiver. This article from The Huffington Post highlights the golden rule that helps every Alzheimer’s caregiver to keep caregiver burnout at bay. Trial and error as an Alzheimer's caregiver taught me that it's better to be patient than to be right. That golden rule and the two magic words "OK ... Continue Reading
