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No More Sleep can lead to No More New Brain Cells

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:02:20 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Missing out on sleep may cause the brain to stop producing new cells show a new study

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No More Sleep can lead to No More New Brain Cells

Missing out on rest can harm brain cell making.

Missing out on sleep may cause the brain to stop producing new cells show a new study.

A team from Princeton University found a lack of sleep affected the hippocampus, a brain region involved in forming memories. The research in Proceedings of the National Academy of Science showed a stress hormone causes the effect. UK expert said it would be interesting to see if too little rather than no sleep had the same consequence.

The researchers compared animals that were deprived of sleep for 72 hours with others who were not.

They found those who missed out on rest had higher levels of the stress hormone corticosterone.

They also produced significantly fewer new brain cells in a particular region of the hippocampus.

When the animals’ corticosterone levels were kept at a constant level, the reduction in cell proliferation was abolished.

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10 Calm - Foods That Fight with Your Stress

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:50:38 GMT

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clipper's remarks: The following nutritional strategies will not only help you to manage stress, but will also improve your general health, so that you’re calm, even in the middle of the chaos of your life.

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10 Calm - Foods That Fight with Your Stress

Everyone suffers from stress. If you are jittery package of nerves, start eating for stress relief.

The following nutritional strategies will not only help you to manage stress, but will also improve your general health, so that you’re calm, even in the middle of the chaos of your life.

1. Oranges

2. Dark chocolate.

3. Herbs or supplements

4. Berries.

5. Essential fats.

6. Shellfish and zinc.

7. Chai tea.

8. Avocados

9. Mixed nuts.

10. Guacamole.

Tags: distress, stress, calm

10 Ways to Keep Your Brain Healthy

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:47:37 GMT

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clipper's remarks: These 10 tips not only improve your brain health, they also strengthen your memory & cognitive ability:

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10 Ways to Keep Your Brain Healthy

The brain is the most important organ in our body, playing a role in every action and in every thought. As you age, some brain cells can be deteriorate or function less efficiently, potentially affecting your speed of mental processing and ability to retrieve information rapidly. However, many factors besides aging affect mental ability. Depression, stress, sleep disorders, poor health and certain medications are among the most common.

These 10 tips not only improve your brain health, they also strengthen your memory & cognitive ability:

1. Do “neurobic” exercises.

2. Ginkgo biloba .

3. Exercise.

4. Limit your alcohol intake.

5. Eat fruits and vegetables.

6. Sleep well-treat sleep disorders.

7. Socialize with people.

8.Exercise your mind.

9. Omega-3 fatty acids.

10. Quit smoking.

Tags: brain, mind, health

Insomnia in Children: Causes and Treatments

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:02:56 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Like adults, children with insomnia either have trouble going to sleep, staying asleep, or are simply not well rested after what should be a normal amount of time sleeping.

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Insomnia in Children: Causes and Treatments

Like adults, children with insomnia either have trouble going to sleep, staying asleep, or are simply not well rested after what should be a normal amount of time sleeping.

There are a number of symptoms that shows insomnia in children:

memory troubles

- hyperactivity

- aggressiveness

- a decreased attention period

- irritability

- mood swings

Common causes of insomnia can include:

- poor sleep habits

- caffeine

- stress

- obstructive sleep apnea (snoring)

- side effects of medications, including stimulants used to treat ADHD, antidepressants, corticosteroids, and anticonvulsants

- asthma (coughing)

- eczema (itching)

- depression

- anxiety

- restless legs syndrome

- neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism, mental retardation, and Asperger’s syndrome

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10 Healthy Benefits of the Power Nap

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 11:31:28 GMT

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10 Healthy Benefits of the Power Nap

In a recent study, researchers at NASA showed that a thirty to forty-minute power nap increased cognitive faculties by approximately 40%!

The healthy benefits of napping have been well documented scientific. Research has revealed that a nap can help physical well-being, improve mood and memory, sharpen senses and revitalize a person. The neurons in brain functioning get to rest and recuperate from the day’s stress.

1. boost in productivity and energy at work

2. increased motivation

3. improved ability to concentrate,

4. better mood

5. improved hand-eye coordination

6. improve emotional state

7. increased learning

8. maintain peak brain activity during the course of the day

9. protect yourself from sleepiness

10. decrease and eliminate stress

Why Take a Power Nap?

Research also says that taking a nap of 30 minutes a day is better than sleeping 30 minutes later in the morning.

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How to Stop Worrying in Your Life

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 13:33:00 GMT

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How to Stop Worrying in Your Life

<Anxiety and worry disorders are the most common mental illnesses in the U.S., affecting over 19 million people.>

Worrying is a permanent preoccupation with past or future bad events. Worry can create emotional stress and negative feelings.

Important steps to reduce your worries:

- Confronting your fears

- Writing a list

- Take action now.

- Make decisive decisions.

Important ways to reduce and eliminate your worries:

- Keep busy.

- Physical activity

- Improving your diet

- Develop good sleeping habits

- Relaxation and visualization

- Social support

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Drug-Free Ways to Treat and Heal Insomnia

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:16:34 GMT

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Drug-Free Ways to Treat and Heal Insomnia

Insomnia is a very important problem because one-third of the population has symptoms of insomnia.
There are three different types of insomnia. These are transient, acute, or chronic insomnia.
Transient insomnia lasts only a few nights to a few weeks. This is often the result of jet lag, medication side effects, caffeine, transient stress.
Acute insomnia lasts over a period no longer than six months, no shorter than 3 weeks.
Chronic insomnia occurs nearly every night for a period of a month or longer.

You can heal insomnia naturally without resorting to sleeping pills by developing these simple habits:

Basic Sleep Hygiene:

- Exercise at night.

- Temperature reduction and optimisation.

- Read books not TV watches.

- Use organic cotton bedding.

- Take a Warm Bath.

- Bright light therapy and nighttime light minimisation.

- Avoid napping.

General diet:

- Avoid alcohol as a sleep help.

- Do not drink coffee.

- Drink Warm Milk

- Drink Herb Tea

- Do not smoke.

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7 Mental Benefits of Jogging and Running

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 19:48:40 GMT

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Running is the most pure forms of natural exercise that we can do. Aside from the health benefits jogging or running imparts, there are also many psychological and mental benefits to a regular running or jogging program. Some of these include the confidence and character that running builds, the stress relief, and the attitude and happiness boost.
This post aims to examine a few of the mental benefits of jogging and running.

1. Boost your mood

2. Stress reduction.

3. Increased confidence and determination

4. Reduced anxiety and depression.

5. Feel happy

6. Release Endorphins.

7. Perseverance

So, in conclusion, go to run! There are too many benefits that you will be missing out on if you don’t.

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15 Smart Ways to De-Stress Your Everyday Life

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:58:46 GMT

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15 Smart Ways to De-Stress Your Everyday Life

When everything is getting on top of us, it seems we have those moments when we are about ready to tear out our hair or someone else’s. That is why all you need is some ideas to de-stress and keep all of you at the top of your game.

1. Exercise Your Body Every Day

2. Think Positively

3. Take a Midday Power-nap

4. Listen to Some Calming Music

5. Massage

6. Have sex!

7. Hug an Animal

8. Movies

9. Meditation of Mind and Body

10. Self-Improvement

11. Keep up Your Journal Every Day

12. Be Good to Yourself

13. Communicate

14. Start Something

Hit the Shops Retail Therapy

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Ten Simple Tips for a Stress-Free Morning

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 17:43:57 GMT

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Ten Simple Tips for a Stress-Free Morning

Starting your day on a positive trend is one of the most important things you can do. Your morning sets the tone for your day and a simple, effective morning routine can make all the difference. If you begin the day badly they will continue on the same way. Here are some ideas & tips for a stress-free start to a day:

Organize for tomorrow today

Sleepyheaded child:

Set your clocks ahead:

Family departure Lounge:

Encourage spouse to help in morning activities:

Breakfast:

Take the time to exercise

Freeze your keys:

Check important things that might change your day

Try saying a morning prayer.

These are ideas and tips that can simplify your morning, and get you off to a stress free day.

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Learning to Listen to Your Body

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 13:29:55 GMT

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Learning to Listen to Your Body

“Each patient carries his own doctor inside him. They come to us not knowing that truth. We are at our best when we give the doctor who resides within each patient a chance to go to work.”
- Albert Schweitzer, M.D.

One of the most important ways for you to become a healthy person is to learn to listen closely to what your body tells you, to recognize what it needs and desires in order to feel fit and comfortable. When you listen long and hard enough to your body, you will begin to differentiate sensations and feelings.

Build body awareness

Benefits of awareness

Awareness of stress.

Notice posture.

Chronic weak spots

Proprioception.

Awareness of symptoms.

Truly occupy your system and you will find original horizons within. It is valuable the attempt because it is the alone system you have to have this fantastic travel of living.

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Boost your IQ with Good Brain Foods

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 13:44:51 GMT

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Boost your IQ with Good Brain Foods

Boosting your mental faculties doesn’t have to mean studying hard or becoming a reclusive book worm.. There are lots of tricks, techniques and habits, as well as changes to your lifestyle, diet and behaviour that can help you flex your grey matter.
The brain is an organ metabolically active, making it a very hungry, and precisely at this eater. It’s becoming pretty clear in research labs around the country that the right food, or the natural neurochemicals that they contain, can enhance mental capabilities—help you concentrate, tune sensor motor skills, keep you motivated, magnify memory, speed reaction times, defuse stress, perhaps even prevent brain aging.

So increase your mental agility and improve your memory by choosing the right foods.

Fish and Fish oils

Binge on blueberries

Eat more tomatoes

Eat pumpkin seeds

Ginkgo Biloba

Glucose

Go nuts

Sprinkle on sage

Eggs

Grapefruits

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The Power of Music Therapy : 10 Essential Therapeutic Characteristics of Music

Thu, 22 Nov 2007 13:34:10 GMT

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The Power of Music Therapy : 10 Essential Therapeutic Characteristics of Music

Music has an amazing power to influence our emotions and behavior. It stimulates many different parts of the brain and body. It can reduce stress, aid relaxation, alleviate depression, and help store and recall information. Music can affect our emotions without our even being aware of it.

Therapeutic Characteristics of Music:

1. Music captivates and maintains attention, stimulating and utilizing many parts of the brain.

2. Music is adapted to, and can be reflective of, a person’s ability.

3. Music structures time in a way that we can understand.

4. Music provides a meaningful, enjoyable context for repetition.

5. Music sets up a social context by setting up a safe, structured setting for verbal and nonverbal communication.

6. Music is an effective memory aid.

7. Music supports and encourages movement.

8. Music taps into memories and emotions.

9. Music and its related silence, provide nonverbal, immediate feedback.

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How to Choose your Humor Type

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:45:31 GMT

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How to Choose your Humor Type

In today’s character stakes, nothing is more highly valued than a sense of humor. We seek it out in others and are proud to claim it in ourselves, perhaps even more than good looks or intelligence. If someone has a great sense of humor, we reason, it means that they are happy, socially confident and have a healthy perspective on life.

Four styles of humor have been identified. They are affiliative humor, self-enhancing humor, aggressive humor and self-defeating humor.

Self-Enhancing Humor:

This style of humor is usually used as a coping mechanism to deal with life’s stress and misfortunes. People who use self-enhancing humor tend to be easy-going (”a nice guy” or “gal”). They are not necessarily extroverted but maintain a humorous and positive outlook on life where they tend to “roll with the punches.”

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