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Ten Dubious Clip Tips for Mental Health

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:15:41 GMT

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clipper's remarks: <<<Transcultural Psychiatrists would certainly have a few dilemmas with the above list. The serious Neuroanthropologist probably does too! But what the heck, I put them here just for fun! Mind you, the list might lead to some interesting questions about what could be considered the definitive TOP 10 FOR BRAIN HEALTH applicable across cultures!>>>
(article author).
There are grains of truth floating about in this fun , of course. I infer the writer is inviting readers to confirm the state of their own mental fitness by indulging in a healthy demolition of such breezy tips lists. I'd say you should be able to rattle off ten major objections to the list fairly quickly if your mental health is robust.

Clip Source: neuroanthropology.net

1. A healthy diet.

avoid substances that stress the brain and limit drugs like caffeine, nicotine and alcohol.

2. Stimulate your brain

Exercise the brain as you would the body.

3. Keep a diary

writing notes for yourself helps convert information stored in your short-term memory to long-term memory.

4. Sleep well! Getting a good night sleep is essential for concentration.

5. Regular exercise!

6. Regulate your couch-time.

7. Socialise!

The brain is the organ of society and socialisation is an integral part of brain health.

8. Organisation.

9. Relax. Spend time on a hobby, take your dog for a walk or just sit back in a comfortable armchair with a great book. Technique to relax are not only useful to reduce stress and enhance brain performance, relaxation methods have also been shown to play a positive role in emotional health. For example, mindfulness meditation has been shown to decrease the recurrence of depression.

10. Positive thinking.

Tags: mental health, thinking skills

Neurogenesis and Brain Plasticity in Adult Brains

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 22:48:37 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Elkhonon Goldberg, neuroscientist and co-founder of SharpBrains, discussing Brain Plasticity and Cognitive Fitness, pointed out that “as we age, our expert knowledge remains strong, and our capacity for solving problems within our areas of expertise can often exceed that of those who are younger.” He further employed us to “turn neuroplasticity to your advantage” by:

• welcoming novel challenges

• beware of being on mental autopilot

• remain cognitively active

Clip Source: www.brainbasedbusiness.com

Clip Source: www.sharpbrains.com

As we age, our brain:

• still forms new brain cells
• can change its structure & function
• finds positive stress can be beneficial; negative stress can be detrimental
• can thrive on novel challenges
• needs to be exercised, just like our bodies

Adults may have a tendency to get set in their ways – I’ve been doing it this way for a long time and it works, so why change? Turns out, though, that change can be a way to keep aging brains healthy.

understanding that we have the ability to change our mental models, also known as epistemological change (a change in the way of knowing), will let us open the door to transformative learning

Learning something new outside our areas of expertise:

Our brains may be aging, but they are also continuing to develop.

Neurogenesis is the process of forming new brain cells

Neuroplasticity refers to the brain’s ability to rewire itself

structural plasticity in the adult brain is modulated by experience

Tags: brain, brain plasticity, learning, neurogenesis

Physical fitness may slow Alzheimer brain atrophy

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:32:47 GMT

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Clip Source: news.yahoo.com

NEW YORK - Getting a lot of exercise may help slow brain shrinkage in people with early Alzheimer's disease, a preliminary study suggests. Analysis found that participants who were more physically fit had less brain shrinkage than less-fit participants. However, they didn't do significantly better on tests for mental performance.

That was a surprise, but maybe the study had too few patients to make an effect show up in the statistical analysis, said Dr. Jeffrey Burns, one of the study's authors.

the work is only a starting point for exploring whether exercise and physical fitness can slow the progression of Alzheimer's. The study can't prove an effect because the participants were evaluated only once rather than repeatedly over time, he said.

The study included 57 people with early Alzheimer's. Their physical fitness was assessed by measuring their peak oxygen demand while on a treadmill, and brain shrinkage was estimated by MRI scans.

cooking fat low

Tue, 20 May 2008 10:22:58 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Weight loss is accompanied by unstable thirst and hunger, which may indicate diabetes mellitus. This chronic disease characterized by accretion of carbohydrates

Clip Source: weight-loss-cures.edogo.com

Weight loss is the term used in the context of physical fitness, is a lessening of the body weight due to the loosening of body fat and fluid. Major loss of weight of the body is serious illness. Unexpected weight loss of the body is a symptom of various kinds of illnesses like chronic illness and mental illness.

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mental fitness and multi-lingualism

Thu, 08 May 2008 10:12:26 GMT

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Clip Source: physorg.com

Children who speak a second or third language may have an unexpected advantage later in life, a new Tel Aviv University study has found. Knowing and speaking many languages may protect the brain against the effects of aging.

Dr. Gitit Kavé, a clinical neuro-psychologist from the Herczeg Institute on Aging at Tel Aviv University, together with her colleagues Nitza Eyal, Aviva Shorek, and Jiska Cohen-Manfield, discovered recently that senior citizens who speak more languages test for better cognitive functioning. The results of her study were published in the journal Psychology and Aging.

A person who speaks more languages is likely to be more clear-minded at an older age, she says, in effect “exercising” his or her brain more than those who are monolingual. Languages may create new links in the brain, contributing to this strengthening effect.

A Matter of Words, Not Degrees

Tags: mental fitness, languages, brain, aging

Fat loss

Thu, 08 May 2008 09:47:36 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Weight loss is the term used in the context of physical fitness, is a lessening of the body weigh due to the loosening of body fat and fluid. Major loss of weight of the body is serious illness. Unexpected weight loss of the body is a symptom of various kinds of illnesses like chronic illness and mental illness.

Clip Source: fat-loss-4-idiots.wetpaint.com

In order to stay aggravated to lose weight, we must attach our eyes on something PERSONAL - some kind of selfish, personal benefit - for example, a beach holiday, or a family occasion, or the success of a specific fitness goal. The benefit we choose to push us to lose weight, it must be specific and have a fixed date.

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Forget Brain Age: Researchers Develop Software That Makes You Smarter

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:18:32 GMT

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Clip Source: www.wired.com

Brain researchers for the first time claim to have found a method for improving the general problem-solving ability scientists call fluid intelligence, otherwise known as "smarts."

Fluid intelligence was previously thought to be genetically hard-wired, but the finding suggests that with about 25 minutes of rigorous mental training a day, healthy adults could improve their mental capacities.

The method, if commercialized, could be a boon to the growing, multimillion-dollar market for "brain fitness" software like Nintendo's Brain Age.

Fluid intelligence measures how people adapt to new situations and solve problems they've never seen before. Fluid intelligence differs from crystallized intelligence, which takes into account skills and knowledge that have been acquired -- like vocabulary, grammar and math.

In a limited trial, he and his team were able to make 34 test subjects significantly better at answering IQ test questions after training them on a completely separate memory task.

Tags: intelligence, self improvement, learning

The Hedonistic Imperative

Tue, 06 May 2008 01:34:35 GMT

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clipper's remarks: This manifesto outlines a strategy to eradicate suffering in all sentient life. The abolitionist project is ambitious, implausible, but technically feasible. It is defended here on ethical utilitarian grounds. Genetic engineering and nanotechnology allow Homo sapiens to discard the legacy-wetware of our evolutionary past. Our post-human successors will rewrite the vertebrate genome, redesign the global ecosystem, and abolish suffering throughout the living world.

Clip Source: hedweb.com

The Hedonistic Imperative outlines how genetic engineering and nanotechnology will abolish suffering in all sentient life.

The abolitionist project is hugely ambitious but technically feasible. It is also instrumentally rational and morally urgent. The metabolic pathways of pain and malaise evolved because they served the fitness of our genes in the ancestral environment. They will be replaced by a different sort of neural architecture - a motivational system based on heritable gradients of bliss. States of sublime well-being are destined to become the genetically pre-programmed norm of mental health. It is predicted that the world's last unpleasant experience will be a precisely dateable event.

The feasibility of its abolition turns its deliberate retention into an issue of social policy and ethical choice.

Tags: the hedonistic imperative, transhumanism, transcendence

Health - defined

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:44:57 GMT

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clipper's remarks: interesting

Clip Source: en.wikipedia.org

Health, as defined in the World Health Organization (WHO) constitution:

Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.^[1]

The definition was updated in the 1986 WHO "Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion" to say health is a "resource for everyday life, not the objective of living", and "health is a positive concept emphasizing social and personal resources, as well as physical capacities."^[2].

Physical fitness is good bodily health, and is the result of regular exercise, proper diet and nutrition, and proper rest for physical recovery.

Mental health is a concept that refers to a human individual's emotional and psychological well-being.Merriam-Webster defines mental health as "A state of emotional and psychological well-being in which an individual is able to use his or her cognitive and emotional capabilities, function in society, and meet the ordinary demands of everyday life."

no one "official" definition

Games to Keep Your Brain Agile

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 02:29:42 GMT

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Clip Source: health.usnews.com

If you don't want to lose your mental muscle, you need to use it

Consumers have been snapping up software and high-tech games that challenge their synapses. If you want to invest in some workout equipment, here are a few popular choices:

Brain Fitness Program:

MindFit:

Brain Age:

Big Brain Academy:

My Brain Trainer:

Radica Brain Games and Brain Games 2:

Tags: brain, brain exercise

Let's All Have Sex ... and Not for the Reasons You're Thinking of

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 14:07:32 GMT

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Clip Source: www.socyberty.com

Let's All Have Sex ... and Not for the Reasons You're Thinking of

Physical Health

Boosts the Immune System

Boosts Longevity

Wards off Cancer

Lowers Cholesterol

Improves Circulation

Promotes Growth

Improves Sense of Smell

Pain Relief

Better Bladder Control

Prevents Vaginal Atrophy

Heals Wounds

Decreases Risk of Breast Cancer

Mental Health

Reduces Stress

Fights Depression

Aesthetics

Fights Signs of Aging

Improves Fitness Level

Produces Shiny Hair and Healthy Skin

Better Teeth

Reproductive Health

Promotes Regular Menstrual Cycles

Promotes Fertility

6 Ways To Help Stay Mentally Sharp

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:47:01 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Push-ups for your brain!

Clip Source: ririanproject.com

Whether you’re having trouble concentrating at work or you just need an extra mental kick to make it through your finals, there are some easy tricks that can improve your memory, concentration and focus.

So, here are six ways to flex your grey matter and get the best out of your brain cells:

1. You are what you eat, and that includes your brain.

If you’re feeling sluggish midday, boost your serotonin with a small dose of carbohydrates, such as fruit or an energy bar. Also, drink lots of water. A craving for sugar can be the initial stages of dehydration.

2. Think positive, loving thoughts; it is easier than you might imagine.

3. Don’t be a slave to technology.

4. Physical exercise can boost brain as well as brawn.

5. Never underestimate the power of a good night’s rest.

6. Put your mind to work in the right way.

Dr. Robert Goldman, author of Brain Fitness, suggests reading challenging books, doing puzzles - even combing your hair and brushing your teeth with your other hand.

Tags: health, work, brain, exercise, stress, sleep, innovation

Cricket Coaching Australia

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 11:20:00 GMT

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clipper's remarks: The primary focus of the Australian Cricket Experience is to improve the cricketer's performance on the cricket field. Regardless of the standard of cricket you play or want to play, whether you bat, bowl, keep wicket or are selected for your fielding abilities.

Clip Source: www.acecricketcoaching.com

World Class Cricket Coaching
Fitness Development
Mental Skills Training
Play League Cricket

ACE Cricket Coaching is a private cricket academy based in Perth West Australia.

Our unique proposition is that we offer club cricketers the opportunity to experience the life of a professional cricketer. World class coaches, fitness trainers and sports psychologists are available 24/7 to make this dream a reality.

Cricketers will leave the Academy having played cricket in Australia, developed their cricket potential to the full, be physically fitter and mentally tougher. They will also have a far greater understand of their own game and the finer points of this great game. All ACE Academy programmes are an adventure and a life changing experience.

Available from October until March for current First Class or aspiring professional circketers, league players and gap year students.

• Click here for more

Tags: ricket, cricket coaching, cricket training, cricket academies, cricket academy, cricket training australia, cricket perth, cricket training perth

Exercising reliefs

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 22:15:17 GMT

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Clip Source: exercise.lifetips.com

Mental Health

Feeling blue? That's the time for fitness! When you're down in the dumps, get down and boogie for health and fitness. Both aerobic exercise and resistance training are proven treatments for depression. Besides, if you do extreme sports, you'll be too busy worrying about your rappeling or bungee cord to be depressed.

Tags: health, fitness, mind

Harvard Brain Fitness Tips

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 08:49:53 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Video on site.

Clip Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Sir Winston Churchill was outspoken on the sacred right to smoke cigars and drink alcohol before, during and after meals. He was also exceptionally active mentally and lived to the ripe old age of 90. Not surprising really when we consider what we know now about how the brain can affect the body. For example, that it is possible to retain and even build mental capacity as you age. Drawing selectively from research in neuroscience, psychology and other fields of mental health, we have identified four steps you can take.

Experience makes the brain grow.

Work hard at play.

Search for patterns

Seek novelty and innovation.

Tags: cognitive skills

Clipmarks | Mental fitness Clips

Ten Dubious Clip Tips for Mental Health

Neurogenesis and Brain Plasticity in Adult Brains

Physical fitness may slow Alzheimer brain atrophy

cooking fat low

mental fitness and multi-lingualism

Fat loss

Forget Brain Age: Researchers Develop Software That Makes You Smarter

The Hedonistic Imperative

Health - defined

Games to Keep Your Brain Agile

Let's All Have Sex ... and Not for the Reasons You're Thinking of

6 Ways To Help Stay Mentally Sharp

Cricket Coaching Australia

World Class Cricket Coaching

Fitness Development

Mental Skills Training

Play League Cricket

ACE Cricket Coaching is a private cricket academy based in Perth West Australia.

Exercising reliefs

Mental Health

Harvard Brain Fitness Tips