It doesnt take a genius to figure out that exercising affects your brain somehow. The aftermath of a good workout includes a clear mind, better focus, more positive energy, and just an overall good feeling. But why?
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3 Ways to Improve Mental Clarity
October 02, 2008
Have you ever wandered into a room in the house with a purpose only to wonder what you were going in there for once you get there? Most of us have these kind of “duh” moments. Although these moments of forgetfulness can be common when you are tired or have had a very busy day, it is really not healthy to have them all the time. Short term memory loss and mental grogginess should really be things that only come upon you once in a while. Here are three easy ways to improve mental clarity.
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5 Ways To Ease Stress
May 01, 2008
Stress is a major culprit of health problems in today’s world and may be responsible for more than we ever imagined. We all face different challenges and some people deal with them better than others,
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5 Mood Changing Foods
April 14, 2008
Food not only affects how you look, but it affects your mood in different ways as well. Have you ever eaten a chocolate donut or some French fries only to find yourself in a sour mood not too long after? Nutritionists know how our diet affects the way we perceive the world and regulate our mood changes.
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The Importance of Sleep
January 18, 2008
Researchers do not know exactly why humans need sleep, but they do know that it is an essential part of life. Missing even a few hours of sleep can affect your emotional well being. Studies in rats have shown that sleep deprivation can actually kill.
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ReFocus with Brain Boosters
September 27, 2007
September: summer is closing, the leaves are beginning to turn, the tourists are leaving and the students are trying to turn away from summer whimsy. Sunshine, wine, and good times all work against students as they head back to class. Thoughts of BB-Q’s and friends, and everything not to do with midterms, quizzes, and the future have caused once focused and polished minds to wander. But September, oh September, brings an end to it all.
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Ginko Super Powers
May 30, 2007
Super powers, we all want them in one way or another. Some of us want to fly, some want X-ray vision, some even want to be able to throw fire from their eyes! Sadly (or luckily, depending on how you look at it), most fantasy powers are unattainable. There is one, however, that is within our grasp, and it is a safe, beneficial power that can help with everyday things in our live – and it won’t set anything on fire. It is the power created by Ginkgo Biloba that can give us super memory.
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