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29th September 2009
Cannabis is a plant that we commonly call marijuana, ganja in herbal form or hashish in resinous form. It has been commonly used way back prehistoric times. However, its use became prevalent in the 20th century when cannabis was utilized for religious, sp... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
Many people are using cellular phones nowadays because of the added convenience that it offers when it comes to communication. I have to admit that I even get disoriented when I accidentally leave my cellular phone every time I go out of the house to go ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
What is the connection between music and the brain? Is it possible that music can help you think better? The research says yes, and after telling you about some of it, I'll let you in on an even faster way to boost your brain power with music.
Music An... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
When one reaches the later years of one's life, systems will slow down and bones will weaken. This is the time when you will not be able to do the things that you used to do before or if you were still able to do it, you would not be able to do it with th... Read >
Author: Kenneth Shannon17th September 2009
There are many problems that can be the result of having sleep apnea. There are many people that have to deal with the fact that they are going to have a hard time dealing with the day ahead of them. They may feel tired and restless because they did not g... Read >
Author: a09th August 2009
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For years I've heard that a dog's memory is only three or five or ten minutes long--and then they forget what you just taught them. HAH! After being away from people all night, must you re-teach your dog its name every... Read >
Author: Vikki Ingham16th July 2009
The 21st century has brought with it many changes. Not only have advancements in technology fundamentally transformed the way people communicate with one another, but the role of men and women has also radically shifted. Indeed, long gone are the days whe... Read >
Author: Adam Singleton09th July 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Maurine Patten
Many of you are familiar with Emotional Intelligence. According to Daniel Goleman's model, Self-Awareness is one of two domains in the area of Personal Competence. The second one is Self-Management which is not cover... Read >
Author: Patten Coaching & Consulting30th June 2009
Adult neurogenesis is real. We grow new brain cells on a daily basis.
When you are my age, 61, that is good news.
While we do grow new neurons, research indicates that the body may not keep them unless they are challenged by a novel learning experie... Read >
Author: Michael S. Logan, MS28th June 2009
Doctors are conducting research to determine whether brain damage that occurs during the birth of babies can be repaired with stem cell transplants
Cerebral palsy is a term used for brain damage (poor muscle coordination) that occurs before or during b... Read >
Author: gardnerwilkinson11th June 2009
Are you tired of not being able to remember someone’s name right after you were introduced to them?
Are you fed up with not being able to recall important dates or facts?
Are you frustrated with your poor memory?
Well, here’s something that y... Read >
Author: Dr.B. Chao07th June 2009
What the latest research is saying!
The Teenage brain is still under construction and with new modern imaging technology scientists can actually view the human brain while it is alive and functioning. Neuroscience can help parents understand the import... Read >
Author: Tracy Tresidder11th May 2009
Cocoa beans have been gaining popularity worldwide, and not simply because they are used to make chocolate! Recent medical studies have proven that consuming cocoa beans can be extremely beneficial to your health. Cocoa beans are now considered one of the... Read >
Author: AnneMing24th April 2009
Obesity among children and adolescents is a very serious issue that has a lot of medical and social effects that could probably persist into adulthood. Instigating prevention programs and an improved perception of treatments available for youngsters is cr... Read >
Author: naturalremedies03rd March 2009
Why choose organic bedding? The $2.9 billion flame retardant industry fares well in that the toxins (PDBES) in upholstery, carpets, baby seats, and computer plastics do not have to be labeled. Children, the elderly, and baby boomers are considered to be ... Read >
Author: Dianne M. Buxton18th February 2009
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego, have provided ground-breaking proof that a natural protein called BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) can prevent and treat Alzheimer’s. The study was carried out in a variety of animal mode... Read >
Author: Byron J. Richards16th January 2009
The CDC reports that there are on average nearly 10 drowning accidents occurring every day. More than one in four fatal drowning accidents involve children ages 14 and younger. For every child who drowns, there are at least 4 others who visit the emerge... Read >
Author: Christopher M Davis, Attorney At Law16th January 2009
Yeast infection symptoms can be a little embarassing to talk about, which is probably why we turn to the internet for answers and advice. But ther's nothing wrong with that. You have come to the right place. And don't think that you are alone in your r... Read >
Author: buhrandt16th January 2009
Yeast infection symptoms can be a little embarassing to talk about, which is probably why we turn to the internet for answers and advice. But ther's nothing wrong with that. You have come to the right place. And don't think that you are alone in your r... Read >
Author: Larry Buhrandt01st December 2008
Not too long ago, scientists believed that adults couldn’t grow new neurons in their brain. However, work over the last several years has debunked this myth. We now know that adults continue to grow new neurons throughout life, a process called neurogen... Read >
Author: Simon Evans26th November 2008
There’s a rapidly emerging research field centered around ‘epigenetics’. Essentially, this is the ability to modify your genes during your life to change their level of activity. Genes, in and of themselves, are just blueprints. In order to use them... Read >
Author: Simon Evans04th November 2008
It may be time for some brain training.
A new survey indicates that Americans are more worried about Alzheimer’s disease than they are about having a heart attack.
And for good reason.
One in eight adults over 65 is affected by Alzheimers. ... Read >
Author: Gene Millen31st October 2008
The role of stress reduction is important to almost any health plan. Keeping your brain fit is no different. Constant stress, which plagues many in today’s society, causes an elevation of hormones, including cortisol, that can be bad for your health.
... Read >
Author: Simon Evans30th October 2008
Theanine is the active component of green tea responsible not only for its taste but also for its relaxing effects. In 1999 a method for concentrating a purified form into a dietary supplement was perfected (Suntheanine). Brain cells are known to generate... Read >
Author: Byron J. Richards21st October 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 BrainFit For Life
The role of stress reduction is important to almost any health plan. Keeping your brain fit is no different. Constant stress, which plagues many in today's society, causes an elevation of hormones, including cortiso... Read >
17th October 2008
Nelson's syndrome is a rare condition. Nelson syndrome is a disorder characterized by abnormal hormone secretion, extension of the pituitary gland (hypophysis), and the development of big and invasive growths known as adenomas. It occurs in an evaluated 1... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen07th October 2008
Migraine Zapper
A migraine is a type of headache that causes intense, throbbing pain, usually on one side of the head. Patients may also experience nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light and sound. The symptoms can last from four to 72 hours and, in m... Read >
Author: Magnapak15th September 2008
Brain imaging studies have proven that long term alcohol abuse can physically shrink the parts of the brain that control learning and memory. This shrinkage is greatest in the cortex of the frontal lobe which is the center of higher intellectual functions... Read >
Author: EdPhilips08th September 2008
Health is not just about your fitness levels, or how quickly you can run 100 metres..
Improving your health really means changing negative habits and lifestyle choices, changing negative or ‘can’t do it’ attitudes, and beginning to make good choi... Read >
Author: Ross G01st September 2008
About ninety out of every ten thousand person born in the United States will have a diagnosis of autism before they are three years old. Boys will have a significantly higher chance of contracting these horrible disorders than will girls. The causes of au... Read >
Author: Jonathan Sullivan23rd June 2008
Did you know that you could be under 65 and still have Alzheimers Disease? Early Alzheimers affects roughly 200,000 Americans and accounts for 5-10% of all Alzheimers cases. Unlike other forms of the disease, this type generally runs in families and is li... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON17th June 2008
Dear Yeast Infection Sufferer,
You're about to discover what might be the most powerful Yeast Infection system ever developed. It's the same system thousands of people, just like you, used to permanently cure their Yeast Infection and achieve permanen... Read >
Author: phemnahs09th May 2008
A new study has shown that women and gay men are likely to be the worst drivers on the road, although this depends on your definition of best. Research showed that in navigational and spatial awareness tasks both perform poorly when compared to hetero... Read >
Author: Jemma08th May 2008
A new study has shown that women and gay men are likely to be the worst drivers on the road, although this depends on your definition of best. Research showed that in navigational and spatial awareness tasks both perform poorly when compared to heterosexu... Read >
Author: Jemma06th May 2008
Cerebral Activators (Cognition Enhancers)
While the use of CNS stimulants has declined due to non-specific nature of their actions, a new class of drugs called 'Cerebral Activators' has been introduced. It is claimed that these drugs improve the brain... Read >
Author: Alien29th April 2008
A new study has shown that women and gay men are likely to be the worst drivers on the road, although this depends on your definition of best. Research showed that in navigational and spatial awareness tasks both perform poorly when compared to heterosexu... Read >
Author: OnlyFinance13th April 2008
It seems that blueberries are everywhere. No matter where you look, the good news about blueberries just seems to keep coming out! At times, all of the information about blueberries can seem to be overwhelming. However, if you remember only one thing abou... Read >
Author: Russ the Fitness Writer25th March 2008
Now day’s parents are worried because of their child obesity problems and number of over weight children is increasing day by day. Fattiness in children not only makes them to feel inferior but also causes many harmful diseases in small age like diabete... Read >
Author: jyoti31st January 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 BrainFit For Life
Remember the Bugs Bunny cartoons where Yosemite Sam would get so angry and stressed out that steam would come out of his ears. In fact, this seemed to happen to a lot of cartoon characters that lost there cool. Were... Read >
24th August 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 SharpBrains
The LA Times just completed a wonderful 4-part series on how learning and memory work. The NYT re-emphasized the importance of physical exercise for neurogenesis (the creation of new neurons). To put this news in better p... Read >
Author: Alvaro21st August 2007
Blueberries are among the fruits with the highest antioxidant activity. Researchers have shown that a serving of fresh blueberries provide more antioxidant activity than many other fresh fruits and vegetables.
Brain & nervous system
Ne... Read >
Author: Janet Arango18th November 2006
There are many problems that can be the result of having sleep apnea. There are many people that have to deal with the fact that they are going to have a hard time dealing with the day ahead of them. They may feel tired and restless because they did... Read >
Author: Darren Mallory11th October 2006
There are many problems that can be the result of having sleep apnea. There are many people that have to deal with the fact that they are going to have a hard time dealing with the day ahead of them. They may feel tired and restless because they did n... Read >
Author: Darren Mallory07th September 2006
Almost every day we encounter stressors that either make us or break us. And when do break us, it's not really nice. Nobody wants to be down and stressed, and nobody wants to hear glasses being smashed everywhere. But stress occurs, and it's up to us how ... Read >
Author: Dulce Azogue21st August 2006
Folic AcidVitamin Deficiencies Folic Acid is also known as Folate; along with vitamin B-12 is a water-soluble vitamin. It protecting against birth defects and heart disease. Folic Acid is a vital raw material for production of red blood cells, as well as ... Read >
Author: Get Nutri16th July 2006
Copyright 2006 Simon Evans
Everyone knows that exercise is good for them. It contributes to weight loss and weight management. It's good for your heart and your cardiovascular system. And it generally keeps you fit and healthier.
But did you know th... Read >
Author: Simon Evans24th December 2005
Under results of a new study, hypoglycemia, which is a drop in levels of blood sugar, and is severe enough to cause seizures or coma in young children with type 1 diabetes (those who develop the disease very early in life) does not appear to result in imp... Read >
Author: Hector Milla
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