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25 Brain Exercises for Memory That Actually Help You Remember More
Originally posted on Cognizance:
The brain is often thought of as similar to a computer. When the brain is powerful and working properly, it will enable you to perform all your cognitive and bodily functions smoothly and efficiently, and the reverse is also true. Unfortunately, our brainpower tends to decline as we grow older. And…
The human brain is a most unusual instrument of elegant and as yet unknown capacity.
Stuart Seaton
Brain Injury Awareness Month: looking at TBI from different angles
Originally posted on Collection Spotlight from the National Rehabilitation Information Center:
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, and the Brain Injury Association of American encourages everyone to #ChangeYourMind about brain injury. Sometimes, all we need to change our understanding of a disability like traumatic brain injury (TBI) is to learn about it from a different…
The human brain starts working the moment you are born and never stops until you stand up to speak in public.
George Jessel
The human brain is an incredible pattern-matching machine.
Jeff Bezos
By means of water, we give life to everything.
Koran
When and when not to drink water a day
When we breathe, perspire and pass urine, we lose liquid in our bodies. If we begin to lose about 2% of water, we become thirsty – the signal that tells us it is time to hydrate. Here is a schedule that will help you remember to drink water everyday.
MorePoetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance.
Carl Sandburg
History of world poetry day
March 21st is World Poetry Day, an annual celebration of poems and poets adopted by UNESCO. In 1999, during its 30th General Conference in Paris, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization declared March 21st as World Poetry Day. The aims are to support “linguistic diversity through poetic expression” as well as increase “the […]
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Happiness is a direction, not a place.
Sydney J. Harris
Think of all the beauty still left around you and be happy.
Anne Frank
Some trivia for St. Paddy’s Day
Originally posted on Pete's Kiwi Korner:
1/ What is the scientific symbol for gold? 2/ Haggis is the traditional dish of what country? 3/ The island of Cyprus gained independence from what country in 1960? 4/ A ziggurat is a pyramidal tower, a bolt of lightning, or a flying squirrel? 5/ What crop failure…
History of St. Patrick’s Day
March 17th is St. Patrick’s Day. St. Paddy’s Day, for some, is actually the day of this non-Irish’s death. Yes, the revered patron saint of Ireland, is not Irish. He was born in Britain and named as Maewyn Succat. He adopted a Christian name, Patricius, when he became a bishop. Patrick is the nickname. At […]
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I think the best way to get a good night sleep is to work hard throughout the day. If you work hard and, of course, work out.
William H. McRaven
4 quick sleep tips per Dr. Amen
These are 4 things I recall from Dr. Amen’s audiobook… Refrain from drinking coffee or any caffeinated drinks (or food) after 1pm. About an hour before sleep, dim the lights if possible or stay in a dark room to prepare yourself for snoozing. Only go to bed when you are drowsy. Otherwise, get up and […]
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We want better sleep but struggle to get it – 5 tips to help
Originally posted on Zenergy Active:
Today is World Sleep Day: according to the World Sleep Society’s global survey 35% of people feel they don’t get enough sleep, impacting both their physical and mental health. ‘There is a growing understanding that lack of sleep is linked to high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes and we’re…
Sound sleep: a gift of God by Anamika’s Blog
Originally posted on Gift of God: SOUND SLEEP—A GIFT OF GOD William Shakespeare wrote in his play ‘ Macbeth ‘ , “………the innocent sleep, Sleep that knits the ravell’d sleave of care, the death of each day’s life, so labor ‘s bath, Balm of hurt minds, great nature’s second course, Chief nourisher in life’s feast… SOUND […]
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3 ways to sleep better with insomnia
Originally posted on Amazingfacts:
1. Arrange the perfect sleep environment . Your bedroom got to be quiet, dark and cool believe it or not but after i bought a new mattress and pillow that were way more comfortable than my old ones and set the perfect temperature for myself relaxing became so much easier think…
