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27 Monday May 2019
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Why do we have brain farts?
08 Tuesday Jan 2019
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You know, those moments where you go into the kitchen and forget why you went there? Brain health experts from Duke University say it’s NOT an early sign of dementia. Those lapses are your brain’s way of telling you to chill out. Because when we’re overloaded, our brain can switch into power-save mode, making us forgetful. So slow down, regroup, and try to do one thing at a time. That’ll help your brain focus.
To boost your memory, talk with your hands!
21 Thursday Jun 2018
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Dr. Jeff Brown is the author of The Winner’s Brain. He says gesturing improves your ability to recall a conversation. In fact, it’s especially effective to “air write” something you want to remember – like the milk you need to pick up, or a phone number. The hand movements encode your memories in a different way than verbal cues – improving your recall.
Do we really need to cool down after a workout?
28 Tuesday Mar 2017
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Yes, but NOT because it helps our body recover faster. It’s because doing a cool-down makes us ENJOY our workout more. Kinesiologists from Iowa State University say people who do a cool-down remember their workouts as more pleasant than exercisers who don’t cool down. And it makes them more likely to continue working out. That’s because we tend to remember the LAST part of an experience more vividly than any other part. So if the last section of our workout was a feel-good cool-down session, we’ll think the ENTIRE workout was more pleasant. So what about any physical benefits? Well, doing a cool-down – say by walking after a run – can reduce the chances of dizziness or fainting. Because blood tends to pool in our lower extremities if we work out hard, and then stop cold. So spend 5 to 10 minutes doing an easier version of your workout – or some simple stretches – to get the mental and physical benefits.
Misplacing your smartphone could be stress-related.
01 Tuesday Nov 2016
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That’s because chronic stress floods the area of the brain responsible for short-term memory with the hormone cortisol. Figuring out and dealing with the root cause of your stress is the best way to get your memory back. In the meantime, experts suggest writing down what you need to remember. Because when we write things down, it enters our memory two ways – so we’re more likely to store the information.
Turning to Google every time we can’t remember something is hurting our brain.
02 Monday Nov 2015
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According to Columbia University, we’re less likely to remember information when we know we can just look it up later. So what’s the solution? Simply give your brain time to remember. Because when you stop actively trying to remember something – your brain will work to find the answer in the background. Then, a little while later, the answer will pop right into your head.
Here’s how to remember your dreams.
13 Monday Oct 2014
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If you want to remember your dreams, try eating more foods rich in vitamin B6. Things like hummus, tuna and bananas. B6 helps your brain churn out more dreams and remember them more clearly. That’s because it makes your brain more alert while you’re asleep. Just don’t eat too much – or your brain will become so alert that the quality of your sleep will suffer.
Don’t give in to “Senior Moments”.
06 Tuesday May 2014
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Accepting them as part of getting older actually dulls your brain and worsens your memory. That’s because you’re essentially giving your mind an excuse not to work. Instead, tell yourself, “I know I’ll remember”. Your brain will then keeping working on finding the information in the background – and whatever you’re trying to recall will come to you.
Want to sharpen your memory?
20 Thursday Mar 2014
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Try this exercise from Temple University:
Once a day, watch 5 cars go by, and make a mental note of the colors, in order. After the fifth car passes, distract yourself for 30 seconds. Then, try to remember the sequence of colors. Once you can list 5 colors in a row, work up to six, seven or eight. Then you can start adding details, like the type of car….Say, black SUV, white pickup, red sports car….Do this once a day, and after a month, it’ll boost your memory by about 20%.
