September 21st, 2009 → 1:17 am @ andre
In many ways, the rising popularity of the internet and other communication technology is a great boon to the human species. Yet it comes with some nasty side-effects, one of which is declining amount of social interactions. This is unfortunate at best because studies have shown social interactions is crucial for a healthy brain.
For example, [...]
September 18th, 2009 → 1:01 am @ andre
If you’ve done a brief read on the internet about brain fitness, you’ll quickly realize that there are a variety of contradicting advice. Which is real? And which is not?
In this article, I want to debunk some of the myths perpetrated on the internet. With ever point I make, I would like to link to [...]
September 16th, 2009 → 12:56 am @ andre
“Tell me and I will forget, show me and I may remember, involve me and I will understand.” – Confucious
Though Confucious was aware of how humans best learn new information it wasn’t until quite recently that we understand the science behind what he’s saying.
Did you know that as you learning causes
Neuron growth
Strengthening of your current [...]
September 13th, 2009 → 8:15 am @ andre
The brain is probably the most important organ in your body yet little is known about its functions. Needless to say, the general public hardly knows anything about their own brain and psyche.
In this article, I will attempt to explain the basic principles in which our brain works and a brief explanation as to why [...]
September 13th, 2009 → 4:38 am @ andre
I got interested in the functions of the brain about half a decade ago. What made me delve into this field of science is a movie called, “The Notebook”. Have you watched it before? If you haven’t, let me tell you what it’s about.
It’s a love story between a lady who lost her memory in [...]
September 10th, 2009 → 2:45 am @ andre
There was an interesting study that was published in the Journal of Neurophysiology back in 1995. The study was one of the first of its kind. It explored the link between the mind and the reality. To determine the existence of such a link… and its strength, the researchers conducted an experiment on 4 groups [...]
September 9th, 2009 → 1:11 am @ andre
Man has, from the beginning of time, wondered why we sleep. The question seem to grow importance as our society gets busier. I often hear people who are chasing their tails say, “We should be able to work through the clock.”
Well, the latest research has found an answer to the age old question. Contrary to [...]
September 8th, 2009 → 2:42 am @ andre
Imagine a day when you’re under a ton of stress. Kids screaming. Your boss yelling. Projects pile up on your table. Bills stack up in your mailbox. And a million additional little problems bugging for your attention.
Is it probable what your brain will function optimally? Not likely.
According to Sharp Brains, the four pillars of healthy [...]
September 7th, 2009 → 12:42 am @ andre
If the plethora of benefits of consuming healthy foods have not convinced you to change your diet, then perhaps this might: Your brain requires a healthy diet to keep you sane.
Various scientific studies have shown that the food you consume, do affect the health of your brain and that people who consume more vegetables tend [...]
September 5th, 2009 → 12:14 am @ andre
I wasn’t always forgetful but when my memory fades, it felt like a thief had snuck into my head and stolen them bit by bit. I never realized the decline until one of friends pointed it out. I did not accept her opinion initially, but after locking out myself out of the apartment more times [...]
