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Brain Needs a 20 Minute Pause to Learn New Things

July 25, 2011 By: Michael Category: Wellness

If almost at the same time the human brain receives a lot of information or commands at once, one of them could be forgotten. In order to remember well, the brain needs a 20 minute break before receiving other information.

The human brain, especially in males are not designed for multitasking or doing several things at the same time. That is why when processing previous information, it is difficult for the brain to receive new information or command so that it is prone to forget. (more…)

Grape Seeds Can Treat Alzheimer’s Disease

July 18, 2011 By: Michael Category: Alternative Medicine

grape seedWhen eating grapes or consuming it in the form of juice, most people would usually get rid of the seeds. People now should collect the seeds, because the extract of it is good for the memories of people with Alzheimer’s disease.

Grape Seed Polyphenolic Extract (GSPE) are compounds that are very useful to restore the memory in the elderly. Not only that, GSPE is also able to improve cognitive and logic ability. (more…)

Obesity Damage Brain Function

May 25, 2011 By: Michael Category: Obesity

obesity brain functionFat that accumulates could be a source of disease. Not only can it damage the liver, joints, and arteries, or lead to heart disease and stroke, but also affects the brain functions. Being overweight can alter the physical structure of the brain and trigger a memory problem.

Being overweight can change the way people think. Like the addictive substance, the brain would want food with higher caloric content and higher. According to a research by Scripps Institute in Florida, foods increase levels of dopamine, triggering a sense of pleasure in the brain, like cocaine, and heroin. (more…)

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Walking Improves Brain Performance

August 31, 2010 By: medicmagic Category: Health

walkingThose who loves to go around with motor vehicles, or who watches television all day long should read this article. A research showed that walking, at least 40 minutes three times a week, can improve brain performance.

Scientists from the University of Illinois, United States, studied 65 people who were asked to walk regularly for one year. These people were previously classified as “couch potatoes” or those with minimum activities. The result showed that their brain performance increases. (more…)

Contraceptive Pills Can Increase Brain Size and Function

August 19, 2010 By: medicmagic Category: Medicine

Contraceptive Pills and Brain SizeContraceptive pills are used to control pregnancy, but behind that, this pill can increase the size and function of the brain.

Scientists have found that contraceptive pills can increase the size of certain parts of the female brain. Increased brain size is also accompanied with increased memory and social skills. (more…)