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Study: Leaded gas caused American adults to lose 825M IQ points. Leaded gas was banned in 1996, but exposure to the poison cost Americans born before then several IQ points on average, researchers estimated.
20 Herbs to Power Memory and Boost Brain Activity
Our mind is our most important asset. We use our brain every day in carrying out tasks. It is thus important to keep our mind in top shape.
This is true for students who rely on a good memory and effective cognitive function. The same is true for people who mostly have to depend on their brainpower for work, e.g. writers, journalists, scientist, etc.
But keeping the brain healthy more is often needed than getting enough rest, a balanced diet, and adequate exercise.
Sometimes supplements for brain health are needed for better memory and mental focus. To learn more about the benefits of herbs to boost your memory CLICK HERE:https://www.herbal-supplement-resource.com/20-herbs-to-power-memory-and-boost-brain-activity/
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How Gardening Benefits your Mind and Body [Visual]
How Gardening Benefits your Mind and Body [Visual]
#gardening #wellbeing #healthtips #fitness #healthbenefits #communitygarden
While it may not be the first activity you consider exercise, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) gardening does in fact qualify as exercise. Not only does gardening impact our physical health, but it supports our mental health as well. Here are just a few of the many benefits gardening has on our health.
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“Good cholesterol’ particles may have a role in Alzheimer’s prevention
“Good cholesterol’ particles may have a role in Alzheimer’s prevention
First-ever study to measure high-density lipoprotein particle numbers in spinal fluid led by Keck School of Medicine of USC
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Medical guidelines meant to reduce risk for heart disease focus on levels of cholesterol in the blood, including low-density lipoproteins (LDL), labeled “bad cholesterol,” and high-density lipoproteins (HDL), labeled as “good.” Now, a new…
9 May 2022
Effects of physical activity on the brain
Simply moving your body has immediate, long-lasting and protective benefits for brain Better mood, better energy, better memory, better attention
A single workout you do will immediately increase levels of neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin and noradrenaline
Studies have shown that a single workout will improve your reaction times ♀️
Exercise produces brand new brain cells, new brain cells in the hippocampus, that actually increase its volume, as well as improve your long-term memory
Exercise will do is its protective effects on your brain. It is important because the prefrontal cortex and the hippocampus are the two areas that are most susceptible to neurodegenerative diseases and normal cognitive decline in ageing. The more you’re working out, the bigger and stronger your hippocampus and prefrontal cortex gets
The rule of thumb is you want to get three to four times a week exercise minimum 30 minutes an exercise session plus aerobic exercise ♀️
So don’t forget to care of yourself every day Stay strong and healthy
Resource: TED The brain-changing benefits of exercise / speaker Wendy Suzuki
Two pieces for the Oprah MagazinearticleLadies, Check Your Brains that encourages people to treat and check their brain health just as they would with any other part of their body to help get ahead of and even prevent Alzheimers.
AD Jessica Weit
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