January 15, 2010 – 5:36 pm
Cooking is an activity that takes a person through a variety of brain functions. When we take to our kitchens to prepare our favorite dinner recipes, we are also honing many of our cognitive skills.
By Michael Rucker
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Posted in Aging Well, Attention Skills, Brain exercises, brain food, Brain health, Health & Wellness, Mind Fitness
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Also tagged brain food, brain strength, Brain Training, cognitive improvement, health and wellness, Memory
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December 23, 2009 – 3:40 pm
Just in time for the Holidays, here’s a list of healthy brain foods. Incorporate some into your Holiday feasts with friends and family…. Wholegrain foods: Your memory will love it! It has also been proved that higher levels of folic acid, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6 made it easier for women to recall information. Fortified [...]
December 15, 2009 – 5:42 pm
These brain fitness tips will help you get through the Holiday season with your brain intact, fight age-related memory loss and improve overall brain health. Plus, these cognitive exercises are easier — and more fun — than you think! Before the tips, a quip: “Men forget everything; women remember everything,” says comedian Rita Rudner. “That’s [...]
November 20, 2009 – 12:54 am
This may come as a surprise, but some of the foods most likely to land on the table this Thanksgiving are really good for you and can deliver a bundle of benefits to your brain. From stuffing to cranberries to red wine to hot chocolate, and even that last sip of coffee, there are many [...]
October 23, 2009 – 2:28 pm
Early in October a team of researchers from the Wellcome Trust and Medical Research Council of the University of Oxford in England, U.K. , published the results of a new study discussing how juggling and similar activities increase brain connections. In brain scans of 48 subjects made after an extensive 6-week practice period, the researchers [...]
September 24, 2009 – 12:36 pm
Alzheimer’s disease is the elephant in the room that is not effectively being planned for or dealt with by the Government or the Health Care industry. Consider just a few stats – By 2050, 115M people will be afflicted with the disease primarily due to the simple fact of living longer than earlier generations. The [...]
September 18, 2009 – 10:32 am
So you understand that maintaining a social network of friends is important to your cognitive health. Do you feel like your social life could use a boost? Try these tips for enhancing your social interactions and relationships: Call a friend or relative you haven’t talked to in a while Schedule a regular lunch or dinner [...]
September 10, 2009 – 3:51 pm
To get the most from your brain performance as you take physical exercise, follow this simple advice: Exercise within the boundaries of your fitness level. Work out a training program that suits you and never over-do it. From week to week gradually increase the length of your exercise sessions and along with improving your physical [...]
September 3, 2009 – 11:01 am
brain decline has a profound impact on the life and relationships of people who develop it. “Being socially active, being an intellectually engaged individual, having recreational time, enjoying a good diet, lacking stress – these are all things that tend to help in avoiding dementia,” says Dr. Lawrence Whalley, author of The Aging Brain and [...]
By Dr. Michel Noir
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Posted in Brain Decline, Brain health, dementia, Mental Health, plasticity, Seniors
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Also tagged Add new tag, Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Decline, Cognitive Neuroscience, dementia, prevent alzheimer's
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August 15, 2009 – 3:57 pm
Can you match which cognitive skills are needed for excellence in all sports? For example, in the game of horseshoes, hand-eye coordination and mental focus are critical to a successful game. How about swimming, rowing or tennis? Sports Skills Hockey Horseshoes Racquetball Tai Chi Rowing Hiking Sailing Snooker/Pool Basketball Archery Anticipation Depth perception Concentration Strategic [...]
By Dr. Bernard Croisile
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Posted in Attention Skills, Concentration, Executive Functions, Fitness, Health & Wellness, Memory, Visual and Spatial Skills
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Also tagged Attention Skills, Brain Fitness Websites, Brain Training, executive function skills, Language Games, Memory Training, visual-spatial skills
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