Let’s face it; it can be hard to maintain your focus while staring at a computer all day or listening to a professor drone on about calculus, history, politics, or religion. Then there are all of those distractions—television, YouTube, Facebook, text messages and email—the list goes on. Thankfully, there are a number of common foods […]
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We’ve been hearing for years that omega-3 fatty acids can keep our brains healthy and efficient. But a new study suggests they may actually do very little to protect the organ. Most omega-3 fatty acids are consumed through pills, which are typically produced using marine algae and concentrated fish oils. However, omega-3 can also be […]
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Traumatic brain injury (or TBI) occurs as the result of a traumatic event, which injures the brain. This can be a result of a penetrating injury or a closed injury. Brain damage can occur along the path where an object—such as a bullet or shrapnel—enters the brain. TBI can also occur as a result of […]
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With life’s many distractions—such as text messages, social media, office deadlines and multitasking—it’s easy for your mind to become used to jumping between thoughts quickly. The problem is, when it comes to completing a task that requires deeper concentration, you may find you lack the attention span to stay on task and get it done […]
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Staying fit and healthy during the middle stages of your life could play a crucial role in preventing decreases in brain volume during your senior years, a new study suggests. The study, which was carried out by a research team under Qu Tian of the U.S. National Institute on Aging, involved an examination of just […]
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Most people opt for fast food for three simple reasons—it’s quick, it tastes good, and the cost is relatively low. These choices are often made despite the negative effects that a diet rich in fast food has on our physical health (i.e., excess fat, cholesterol, sugar, and sodium), which can lead to nutritional deficiencies and […]
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