#brain tips

My best solution has been to bundle tasks together--getting several things done at once, usually with the aid of a paper list--in a sequence that makes sense to me. I call it a “wallamaddit” (while I’m at it). 

-I pour a bowl of cereal, but there isn’t any milk. I’ll go to Dollar General and get milk, although that’ll be like $3. 

-Or, I also have a paycheck to deposit, so if I go all the way up to the bank, I can go to the Kroger by the bank for milk that’s about $2. 

-And while I’m up that way and have money, I should stop by the thrift store and get a few more pairs of work pants. 

-I’ll get hungry by then, so I’ll eat a Clif bar now, and since that was my last Clif bar I’ll pick up some more at Kroger.

Bam. I just solved 4 different things that are pressing on me by “wallamaddit”-ing and got it all done in about 2 hours.

-There is a stack of textbooks that are still on my floor from when I finished homeschooling in 8th grade. I’m taking them to the recycling bin. 

-That’s near the calendar, so while I’m at it, I’ll stop by the calendar and write down my schedule for work and for helping in the church nursery. 

-The calendar is close enough to the kitchen that while I’m at it, I’ll drop off the dirty dishes from my room by the sink. 

-And since I can hear that my dad’s in the kitchen, I’ll take him the flashlight that he was looking for and I found in my room.

How much of our brains do we actually use? How many cells do our brains exist? There are many different answers to these and other questions about the brain, and many of them are fables. In the article below you will find the real answers, and the ways in which these discoveries were made.

Do we really only use 10% of our brain capacity?

This is an old myth that has spread far. Because the story is still spreading, it is necessary to take a critical look at this question. How much of our brain capacity do we actually use, and how do we use it?

This "fact" is sometimes used to explain psychic gifts and the soul, but also to explain why we keep losing our car keys: "We use only 10% of our brains, so logically that a lot of information is lost." What if we can make sure that we can use the 'other 90%', imagine what kind of great things man could be capable of!

Fortunately, this last statement can be easily debunked with some logical thinking. Our brains use 20% of the total energy in the body. If the total energy consumption of the brain were to be increased tenfold, the brain would have to use 200% of the energy in the body.

In reality, it appears that the brain works very efficiently. No clear relationship has yet been found between, for example, intelligence and brain capacity. It has also long been shown that an increase in brain activity is bad. This is called an insult in the medical world (English: seizure). Such an insult can even lead to permanent brain damage in severe cases. So we do not have to look for a way to make our brains 'more active'.

To understand why our brains deal so efficiently with the 'space' they have, we need to look at their development, starting with a single cell, until finally our brains are completely formed. Babies and small children generally have much more brain cells than adults. This is because during the growing up there is a 'mass mortality' among the neurons. During this mortality, only the neurons that have made connections with other neurons remain. Although it may be a bit exaggerating to say that all the neurons remaining after this mortality are essential for the proper functioning of the brain, it appears that even damaging a relatively small part of these cells is the function of the body ( negative).

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6 foods that help keeps the brain healthy

Ever wondered what you can do to maintain a healthy brain? In this day and age of technological advancement, a healthy diet can help to protect you against an array of health problems and long-term conditions. Furthermore, it has been proven that eating the right foods can even reduce your risk of developing dementia in later life.

In this article, we discuss six different kinds of foods that could help to keep your brain healthy and well into old age.

Curry

In places where curry is a main part of their diet, the incidence of Alzheimer’s is lower compared to places where it is not. Research show this is highly likely to be the presence of curcumin, which provides its yellow color. It is a powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and prevents amyloid proteins from grouping together. Clumps of these have been found in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients.

Nuts

Research has shown that people who consumed the most vitamin E from their diet reduced their risk of developing Alzheimer’s compared to those who ate the least. Nuts such as pecans, almonds, and walnuts are a good source of vitamin E. If you haven’t already, then start eating lots of nuts, and keep that brain ticking!

Oily fish

One portion of oily fish a week, at the least, such as mackerel, salmon, trout or tuna, could help reduce cognitive decline. The major ingredient in oily fish is the Omega-3 fatty acids, necessary for normal brain development and could help keep and maintain a healthy brain as we age.

Leafy greens

Ensure that you keep a ready supply of leafy greens to keep your brain healthy. The B vitamins within vegetables like kale, spinach and cabbage, and other dark-skinned vegetables, helps to maintain healthy levels of an amino acid that impairs brain function, while a lack of folate can cause problems when it comes to performing cognitive tasks.

Berries

Berries are packed full of vitamin C which helps to keep and maintain your brain in good shape. Examples are Blueberries, blackberries, strawberries and raspberries, along with oranges, cherries and red grapes will provide a healthy dose of vitamin C and antioxidants too. These fruits will help keep your brain in top gear, along with your overall well-being.

Dark-skinned vegetables

Researchers has shown that eating dark-skinned vegetables or greens like broccoli, red pepper and eggplant gives you invaluable antioxidants and helps protect your brain too. If you are keen on maintaining a healthy brain and ultimately a healthy lifestyle, then eat loads of veggies!

As you can see, these are only six of the many foods that can help maintain your brain as healthy as possible. But, also don’t forget to have a look at your lifestyle. Are you interacting with other people personally? Does your current lifestyle stresses you out? If it does, don’t you think it is time for a change? Start working on some brain fitness routine for a healthier brain.