Fluoride damages memory, but selenium may help reduce the damage

Editor's Note: Eat 2-3 Selenium Rich Brazil Nuts a Day.

'A new study in Wei Shen Yan Jiu (Journal of Hygiene Research) suggests that taking selenium supplements or eating selenium rich foods may help reduce the damage to neurons and minimize memory loss induced by fluoride, which is added in drinking water in the U.S.

Z. Zhang of Zhejiang Normal University in Jinhua, China and colleagues conducted the study and found supplementation of selenium in a moderate dose can decrease the toxic effect of fluoride.  High doses of selenium can also cause side effects, the researchers found.'

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Bacopa Monnieri: Amazing And Proven Herb For Memory

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What Power Naps Do To Your Memory

'For decades researchers have studied the science of sleep. Sleep problems are common in North America so the need to understand the suspension of consciousness is huge. Today scientists say with confidence that sleep not only provides our bodies with the restorative rest it needs, it can help our memory.

Short Naps and Sleep Problems

Evidence continues to indicate that power naps can boost our memory. U.S scientists say that a short nap allows the brain to absorb new information.'

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Does Marijuana Make You Stupid?

'This study builds on previous work by Harvard researchers
demonstrating that the learning and memory impairments of heavy
marijuana users typically vanish within 28 days of “smoking cessation.”
(The slight impairments still existed, however, one week after smoking.)
While several days might sound like a long hippocampal hangover, heavy
alcohol users typically experience deficits that persist for several
months, if not years. In other words, heavy marijuana use appears to be a
lot less damaging than alcoholism.




Taken together, these studies demonstrate that popular stereotypes of
marijuana users are unfair and untrue. While it’s definitely not a good
idea to perform a cognitively demanding task (such as driving!) while
stoned, smoking a joint probably also won’t lead to any measurable
long-term deficits. The Dude,
in other words, wasn’t dumb because he inhaled. He was dumb because he
was The Dude. (All those White Russians probably didn’t help, either.)'





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Three Herbs That Help Fight Alzheimer's.

'Alzheimer's disease, the most prominent form of dementia, is a progressive illness for which there is no cure; but there are plenty of options for preventing it and for reducing symptoms. This story is about three herbal cures in particular that lead the pack in alternative medicine: ginkgo; huperzine A; and turmeric.'

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Walking Just 1 Mile a Day Helps Save Your Memory

 'Walking an average of just one mile a day appears to protect against brain shrinkage in old age, which in turn helps stem the onset of memory problems and cognitive decline, new research reveals.

"We have always been in search of the drug or the magic pill to help treat brain disorders," noted Kirk I. Erickson, an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Pittsburgh and the study's lead author.

"But really what we are after may be, at least partially, even simpler than that. Just by walking regularly, and so maintaining a little bit of moderate physical activity, you can reduce your likelihood of developing Alzheimer's disease and [can] spare brain tissue."

A report on the research, which was supported by the U.S. National Institute on Aging, is published online Oct. 13 in Neurology.'

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How The City Hurts Your Brain And What You Can Do About It

"Can city life harm your memory and stunt your ability to control yourself?

New research is revealing how urban living can actually harm the human brain.

After millennia of living surrounded by nature in small tribes and villages, ancient peoples began to gather in early cities in the Middle East, Egypt, China, Europe and the jungles of the Americas. Since then, humans have come to treasure the intellectual, economic and cultural stimulation that urban life offers.

But modern cities are also what Boston Globe essayist Jonah Lehrer, author of How The City Hurts Your Brain...and What You Can Do About It, calls "deeply unnatural and overwhelming places."

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Brain Exercise. Squeeze your head.

Brain exercise or mind exercise, what do we get from it? Last time, i gave you the foods that will help you increase your memory. Now, I'm here to share to you on how you can help your brain. Don't forget that not only our body needs exercise, our mind as well.

When i was in high school(third year to be exact) My math teacher never forgets to give us some mind exercise before we start our class. I hate it at first, but as weeks passed by. Me and my classmates began to enjoy it. Mind exercise not only helps you in your memory but it also helps in retaining mental capacity. It helps us to stay sharp as we age. And you never know it might also help to prevent age-related mental or memory problem such as dementia.

Here are some mind exercises that you can do anywhere.

• Try to switch your wrist watch to your other arm, for example your watch is always on your right arm. Wear it on your left arm for a change. The next time you check the time. You might still be looking on your right arm.
• Recite the alphabet backwards.
• Try to remember the lyrics of an old song
• play sudoku
• Look at your enemies point of view. Ask yourself and answer.
• Name all the movies you hate/like/
• If your driving try to explore new ways.
• Memorize your credit card number.

There are still so many ways to exercise our mind. So the next time you found yourself in a traffic. Stay cool and exercise your mind.

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Sleepy? Why lack of sleep may harm you.

Do you get better sleep? well, you must.

Just right after i finished college. The first job i got was in a call center, An outbound agent. And i was on a grave yard shift. That was (9pm until 6am) It was ok at first but after just 2 months i felt that i was lacking of sleep.

Even though i knew that i was sleeping around 7 hours a day, it wasn't easy sleeping in the morning. I tried to closed the door of my bed room and pulled down my curtain, but the broad day light was just peeking at my windows.

Of all the health complains i had while i was on that job. There was one thing i learned while working in that kind of environment that up to this moment, I still apply in my daily life. That is to complete your 8 hours of sleep. Why? Because there might be dangers waiting for you especially if you are working.

So what happens when you never complete your 8-hour sleep very often.

Poor vision. this is so true to me. I got blurry vision at work, or just when I'm walking to the elevator. It sucks so much. Short term memory, People tend to lose some parts of their memories due to lack of enough sleep.

Your reaction is slow. Have you ever felt that when everyone is laughing, you seem to be just smiling? why because you don't get it. because you don't understand. Or if somebody is talking to you. You seem to be somewhere else.

Never drive yourself to work if you think you can't focus. My dad caused a very long traffic when he doze off on a green light few years ago. That was humiliating so he got his self a driver.

Moody. you switch moods so easily. Poor performance. Your work suffers because you can't concentrate. So if you feel that you are stating to see these signs. better take a goodnight sleep. or tale some power naps in the afternoon.

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Healthy foods and tips to improve memory

Brain teasers, exercise and a well-balanced diet are the key to boosting your brain power. You may have read this over and over again. But this is because it's true. All you need to do is to balance your everyday meal. and choose the right healthy foods. Learn how you can manage to deliver these foods onto your family's plate without the fuzz.

The following foods are the ones that are rich in amino acids, omega oils, vitamins and minerals that'll definitely helps to sharpen and boost your brain power. It is better to always make sure that you consume protein-rich foods in every meal. Protein-rich foods like:

Peanuts
Beans
Legumes
seeds

Fishes. especially those whoa re found in the deepest part of the sea. Are the best fishes that has essential oils that are important in maintaining healthy cells of a person, and maintains it normal functions.

Other brain foods are the following:

Apples
bell peppers
celery
squash
potatoes
parsley
mushrooms
berries
papaya
pineapple
oats
black beans
sesame seeds
walnuts/peanuts and a lot more

If you'll notice most brain-power foods comes in very small packages. So never underestimate the power of nuts and beans.

No only these foods can give you brain power, A matching exercise will not hurt but will help your brain use its function to the fullest. Based on studies, physical activities encourages the brain to be more active and boosts nerve cells to multiply. Here are some tips and tricks to help sharpen your memory and get the most out of your brain power.

1. Watch game shows
2. Memorize your to-do list
3. Answer word puzzles and other word games such as sudoku.
4. Right speed of walking/ slow jogging/ biking/ swimming (increases brain memory up to 30%)
5. Get enough sleep.

These things are so easy and you can do it at the comfort of your own home.

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Alzheimer's Disease: Prevent it before it's too late.

Image via Wikipedia Based on research studies, The best way to prevent Alzheimer' disease is to actually prevent it from having. So if you think sooner or later you or one of your family might have it after few years, Then it's better to do something right now. Don't wait before you get diagnosed or something. So here's a list that may help you see the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

The very first symptoms of Alzheimer's is memory lapses- Have you ever felt that you're always looking for somethings that you know has always been there in your table. or a birthday, or something important in your list but yet you still forget?

Confused on different time and places, Have you ever felt that you were driving and you are confused which way to go, but you know that you've been passing that street for years. Or have you ever forgotten the exact time of your meeting? was it 2:00 pm or 3:00 pm? then you arrived at 3:00pm , you've found out that you were an hour late!

Having a lot of mood swings and changes in your personality? Are your relatives suddenly switches their moods and sometimes without any valid reason?

These symptoms shouldn't be taken for granted. If you ever felt you are having these signs you should see a Geriatrician to get an evaluation. but before you even have this disease you should prevent it, Here's something that will help you:

Studies shows that right amount of folic acid in your daily diet can actually prevent Alzheimer's disease. Folic Acid protects the brain from DNA damage that leads to Alzheimer's Disease.
Experts recommends daily consumption of 400 mcg of folic acid. Or just a daily consumption of folic acid-rich foods such as Bread, pastas, green leafy vegetables, citrus fruits and dry beans.

Always remember prevention is always better than cure!

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