Tag Archives: brain health

15Jun

Mayo Clinic Study: Activity keeps brains healthy

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In May, the Mayo Clinic released the results of a study that shows that computer use combined with moderate physical exercise can reduce the risk of mild cognitive impairment.  The study included 926 people who ranged in age from 70-93.  Read More >

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14May

Build a Better Brain with Meditation

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Benefits of Meditation 1. Reduces stress 2. Lowers blood pressure 3. Decreases anxiety 4. Relieves insomnia 5. Lessens the effects of PTSD 6. Improves attention and focus 7. Enhances learning Can Meditation Increase your Gray Matter? Thousands of studies have Read More >

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7May

Treat Your Brain to a Good Book

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I was in love with reading before I even knew how.  I started at an early age and it was how I spent the majority of my free time as a kid.  My family often made comments about always finding Read More >

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18Jul

Feed Your Brain

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“You are what you eat” is a very well known and slightly overused phrase. The problem with overused phrases is that we say them so much that they tend to lose their meaning. When you really take a look at the information, you start to realize what a huge impact nutrition has on brain function. Our brain needs fuel, but it needs the right kinds of fuel to function well. It is estimated that 20% of our caloric intake is used by our brain. Read More >

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