What is Brain Fog?
ins_user2016-10-22T09:23:41+00:00Brain fog may not be a diagnosis for brain or memory problems, and it’s not a recognized medical condition in scientific journals or magazines, but it certainly should be listed as a warning sign. The definition of brain fog, according to Wikipedia is: Clouding of consciousness, also known as mental fog is a conventional medical [...]
Under-appreciated, The Sweet Potato is an Excellent Brain Food
ins_user2016-10-22T09:22:43+00:00On many American family tables the sweet potato is only found at holiday celebrations. If that is so in your house you are missing out on not only a delicious side dish, but also a great brain food. Sweet potatoes should be eaten in place of white potatoes because they possess anti-inflammatory agents. They can [...]
Turning Anxiety in Your Brain to Calm
ins_user2016-10-22T09:23:15+00:00If you normally are a tense and uptight person, trying to get calm can be extremely difficult. Would it help to know that the less fear and stress you put yourself the longer you can prolong your life, and it will help to maintain your mental health and memory as well? Stress is the number [...]
Training Your Brain to Forget Pain
ins_user2016-10-22T09:22:45+00:00Do you often wonder how people who have suffered an injury can continue on, despite their pain? Do you recall the Olympic gymnast Kerri Strug who injured her left ankle on her first vault in 1996, but continued on a second time to help her U.S. team win their first gold? What about the amazing [...]
There Could Be Memory Benefits In Moderate Drinking
ins_user2016-10-22T09:23:09+00:00Social drinking, in moderation, can actually be beneficial to your heart and your brain. As long as the effects of drinking not impacting you the next day, and there is no harm to your relationships and family life. Humans being are highly evolved social animals. Isolation is not in our chemistry, and we can not [...]
Spinach is Good Brain Food, Magnesium Helps Memory
ins_user2016-10-22T09:22:59+00:00As a child the thought of eating spinach was only appealing when Popeye ate it and got stronger (“I’m strong to the finish when I eats me spinachâ€). Who would have thought that eating spinach actually is a strengthener - at least for the brain! It may be a hard pill to swallow, but your [...]
Ron White 2012 Memory Package Special
Ron White2016-10-22T08:53:11+00:00As you go through your memory package I am here to help! You can email me questions : ron@brainathlete.com 1. You will need to download your workbooks for the Memory.in a.Month CDs and Speed.Reading. They are here: Speed Reading Workbook Memory in a Month Workbook 2. You will want the download the ebooks: http://brainathlete.com/ebooks-on-stuff-that-is-really-cool-100-bucks-worth/ <-- [...]
Results of Survey Identifies 5 Surprising Brain Health Tips
ins_user2016-10-22T09:22:37+00:00A recent survey conducted by the website “Lumosity†found five surprising tips that can improve brain health. In order to be better ‘brain stewards’ we should learn as much as possible about the way our brain works, how we can strengthen the connections and build new neurons (brain cells), and things we can change in [...]
Memory Loss Can Be Caused By Common Drugs
ins_user2016-10-22T09:23:39+00:00When you have problems sleeping do you run to the drugstore and pick up a box of Tylenol PM? How about downing a couple of Dramamine tablets for nausea before boarding a plane? These are common over-the-counter drugs that many of us take for a variety of reasons, but can have long-term effects on our [...]