30 Wednesday Dec 2015
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blood flow, body temperature, chilly, cold, Connie Sellecca, conniesellecca, core, hero, intelligence for your life, intelligenceforyourlife, jacket
Yes, it’s True. That’s because a woman’s body is better at regulating the temperature of her core – to protect her organs. So, less blood flows out to her skin, limbs, fingers, and toes…Which makes her feel colder. So guys, be a hero and offer the woman you love your jacket.
29 Tuesday Dec 2015
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burn more calories, cold, cold weather, Connie Sellecca, conniesellecca, exercise, flu, frostbite, intelligence for your life, intelligenceforyourlife, virus, viruses, workout
Nope. Colds and flu are caused by viruses, not weather. However, cold, dry air keeps viruses alive longer – so we’re more likely to catch them. But as far as your workout, even if it’s chilly, go for it. You can actually burn more calories in the cold. Just make sure if it’s really cold to keep your fingers covered and your feet warm so you don’t end up with frostbite.
28 Monday Dec 2015
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Get back to nature!
If you can’t go outside, hop onto YouTube and do a search for “nature montage”… Then, watch pictures of land, sea, or sky. A study at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor found that pictures of nature are so restful, that they boost attention and memory by nearly 20%.
21 Monday Dec 2015
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boost, brain, brush your teeth, brushing, Connie Sellecca, conniesellecca, coordination, core muscles, health, intelligence for your life, intelligenceforyourlife, one leg, teeth
Stand on one leg while you brush your teeth. Halfway through, switch to the other leg. You’re cleaning your teeth, working on your core muscles, and boosting connections between your brain regions by doing something that takes coordination.
18 Friday Dec 2015
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calories, Chanukah, Christmas, Connie Sellecca, conniesellecca, counting calories, danger, dangerous, Emergency Room, fatal, heart condition, herbs, holidays, intelligence for your life, intelligenceforyourlife, natural flavor, salt, sodium, spices, Thanksgiving, water retention, weak heart
If you’re not counting calories during the holidays, doctors say you should at least watch your salt intake. Because hospitals see a lot of heart patients between Thanksgiving, Chanukah and Christmas. Most of the time it’s because of too much salt in holiday meals. Salt can be very dangerous because it promotes water retention, which can be fatal for anyone with a weak heart. To avoid a trip to the Emergency Room, instead of flavoring your holiday dishes with salt, use herbs, spices and other natural flavorings.
17 Thursday Dec 2015
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I’m talking about honey. It calms a cough MORE effectively than the active ingredient in most over-the-counter medicines. That’s according to Penn State researchers. One reason? The nerves that stimulate coughing interact with the brain regions that detect sweetness. So, the taste of honey may calm the part of the brain that makes you cough. Another reason? Honey is thick, so it coats your throat. Plus, it has antibacterial properties to kill germs in your throat. The prescription dose? Swallow 2 teaspoons every 4 to 5 hours during the day – and a half hour before you go to bed.
16 Wednesday Dec 2015
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Here’s one of those tips that sounds ridiculously simple – so, why not try it?
To get a boost of energy, tap the spot between your nose and upper lip, 10 times, using your index and middle fingers. It’s called the “revival point” – and the tapping enhances blood flow and oxygen to the brain, which increases energy and alertness. And they call it the “revival point” because it’s a first-aid technique for restoring consciousness to someone who’s fainted.
15 Tuesday Dec 2015
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bad mood, brain, cheer, cheer up, Christmas, Connie Sellecca, conniesellecca, grouch, grouchy, grump, grumpy, happy, heart rate, intelligence for your life, intelligenceforyourlife, scrooge, Vanderbilt University, ventromedial prefrontal cortex
Don’t bother telling a scrooge to cheer up…He was born that way.
A study conducted by Vanderbilt University reveals that grumpy people’s brains are wired to make them grouchier than other folks…
It stems from a portion of the brain called the ventromedial prefrontal cortex. And the more activity in that area, the more likely a person is to be a grump…It’s also the part of the brain that controls sweating, stomach acidity, heart rate and other physical feelings associated with stress and bad moods.
14 Monday Dec 2015
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If you’re exhausted, and someone asks how you’re doing, lie and say, “I’m great!” Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic found that can actually trick your brain into thinking you DO feel great and rested. It’s called “placebo sleep”… and – just like taking a fake placebo pill fools us into feeling better – pretending you slept well is so effective, it can help you power through the day even when you’re short on sleep.
11 Friday Dec 2015
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New research says black coffee, in moderation, can actually stop tooth decay thanks to an antibacterial property in the coffee bean that helps destroy plaque. However, drink too much coffee and it’ll stain your teeth. Plus, the acid in the coffee will erode the enamel. So, stick to one cup of black coffee a day. Because adding a ton of cream and sugar will negate the effects.
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