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If you’ve ever wondered if there’s anything you can do to boost your memory, then you’re in luck! There are many practical steps you can take to improve your ability to remember. Many of them are lifestyle elements: the foods you eat, how active you are, etc. However, there are also simple tricks and tactics you can employ to optimize your cognitive function. Scroll down to discover the ways you can help keep your memory sharp and well-maintained over the long term.
Treatment for a concussion depends on the severity of your symptoms. You might need surgery or other medical procedures if you have bleeding in the brain, swelling of the brain or serious injury to the brain. However, most concussions don’t require surgery or any major medical treatment. If the concussion is causing headaches, your doctor may recommend over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil) or acetaminophen (Tylenol).
As you probably know, changes in cognition (memory, information processing, etc…) are strongly correlated to aging. Aging well is driven in part by genetics but also by how well we look after our brain and body. So why do some people stay cognitively sharp throughout their life while others don’t? To answer this question, we’ve evaluated people who remain active physically and mentally and looked at the science of aging.
A brain that is healthy, well protected, and performs optimally is dependent on foods and supplements that achieve the following:
1. Maintain Glucose Levels 2. Promote blood supply and flow to the brain 3. Build and protect cell membranes and structures 4. Improves the functionality of neurons 5. Provide protection against oxidation and inflammation
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, we are often reminded to take a step back to appreciate the little things we often take for granted in our lives. Outside of the "Thanksgiving season," could having an optimistic, positive attitude help keep you healthy? There’s some evidence that it might. Several studies suggest that having an optimistic attitude - the general feeling that good things will happen - may be connected with health benefits, such as; improved cholesterol levels, a boost in your immune response, and a lower risk of death from serious health conditions. What’s more, research suggests that there are things you can do - even if you’re not so much of a positive person - to help improve your attitude and outlook.
Over the past year, Larry and Kate developed an interest in wood working but unfortunately knew nothing about it. During the pandemic, they read books, watched YouTube videos and even went to classes at a local hardware store. It is here that they met others in the community with similar interests and learned from carpenters that have been doing it for decades.
Your liver and kidneys might normally get all the credit when it comes to detoxification, but did you know that your body also has another extensive system in place that helps detoxify your brain? If you’re wondering what a “brain detox” is all about" or “how can I clean my brain?” – you’ve come to the right place.
If you find yourself constantly feeling fatigued, distracted, moody and just plain “off,” you’re likely dealing with some sort of “brain fog.” Brain fog has become an unwanted side effect of our fast-paced, industrialized lifestyle and more recently, COVID-19 survivors.
Can the way we think about ourselves and our abilities shape our lives? Absolutely. The way we think about our intellect and talents not only affects the way we feel, it can also affect what we achieve, whether we stick to new habits, or if we will go on to develop new skills. A growth mindset means that you believe your intelligence and talents can be developed over time. A fixed mindset means that you believe intelligence is fixed—so if you’re not good at something, you might believe you’ll never be good at it.
Most people in the scientific community now accept that the brain continues to repair itself and create new brain cells throughout life. The birth of new neurons in the brain is referred to as neurogenesis. Nerve growth factor (NGF) is a group of small protein-like molecules called neurotrophins that are responsible for neurogenesis or the development of new neurons and for the health and maintenance of mature ones.
You’ve probably heard the term “nootropic” talked about a lot recently. Like Nerve Growth Factor (NGF), it’s a trendy word right now. But what does it mean? According to the dictionary, a nootropic is a substance that enhances cognition and memory and facilitates learning. Slang dictionaries erroneously call them “smart drugs.”
According to a new study in the NeuroImage scientific journal, exercise can freshen and renovate the white matter in our brains, potentially improving our ability to think and remember as we age. White matter, which connects and supports the cells in our brains, changes for the better as we become more physically active.
