Brain Health Tips
6 Physical and Emotional Signs You’re Not Eating Properly
These six signs that you’re not eating the right foods are paired with six healthy eating tips…and they’re inspired by a quotation from the Food Network diva, Rachael Ray.
“Laugh more than you cry. Work hard and play hard. Eat well and you can eat more.” ~ Rachael Ray.
If you’re eating healthy – and playing and working [...]
How to Find the Right Brain Games and Brain Exercises
Some online games to exercise your brain are better than others; these tips will help you find the right brain games to improve your memory and thinking skills….
“There is a lot of talk these days about using brain games to train your mind,” says brain fitness aficionado Alex Colket, creator of PlayWithYourMind.com. “Every month, another study [...]
13Sep2009 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 10 comments | Continued
How to Improve Your Memory and Concentration
These ways to improve your memory and concentration are from Alex Colket, the creator of PlayWithYourMind.com. His website features over a hundred brain fitness games, all designed to improve memory, concentration, clarity of thought, and brain plasticity.
Before his tips, a quip:
“Every man can, if he so desires, become the sculptor of his own brain,” says Santiago Ramon [...]
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5 Brain Games to Improve Memory, Thinking Skills, and Brain Health
These five brain games can improve memory, thinking skills, and overall cognitive health – and they’re also fantastic birthday or holiday gift ideas! Each game is endorsed by a doctor or cognitive health expert.
Before the brain tips, a quip:
“The human brain starts working the moment you are born and never stops until you stand up [...]
27Aug2009 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 3 comments | Continued
Why Food Makes You Feel Happy
Registered Dietitian Crystal MacGregor of Epicure Selections explains why food makes you feel happy – including why sick people crave chicken noodle soup, why emotional eaters are hooked on certain foods, and why people love comfort food.
“Different types of food makes men and women feel happy in different ways,” says MacGregor. “Women preferred snack-related foods [...]
29Jul2009 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 2 comments | Continued
The Health Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Fish Oils
A reader asked for info about the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, and how to increase the fish oils in his diet. Here’s a list of those health benefits, plus several ways to get more omega-3 fatty acids and fish oils.
By the way, I recently wrote an article for Health magazine about keeping your brain healthy as [...]
16 Ways to Improve a Woman’s Health
Each of these 16 ways to improve a woman’s health will prevent disease and increase longevity. These health tips are from Dr Leesa A. Kaufman, MD, an OBGYN at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.
Before the health tips, a quip from a naturopathic doctor:
“Half the costs of illness are wasted on conditions that could be prevented,” says Dr [...]
13Mar2009 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 0 comments | Continued
Exercise Health Benefits – 10 Reasons Why Working Out is Good for You
I’m a writer who works out at home almost every day, and I often write about the health benefits of exercise. Here are ten reasons why working out at home or in the gym is so good for you. These tips will keep you motivated to achieve your health and fitness goals!
Before the tips, a quip:
“I don’t really need buns of steel,” said [...]
23Oct2008 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 4 comments | Continued
10 Foods to Boost Your Immune System
If you want to avoid disease, eating these 10 foods to boost your immune system will help — and, these foods help improve your brain health. Here’s a variety of fruit, veggies, and herbs that are proven to improve memory and cognitive function, and make you feel healthier and happier.
“Mother Nature’s foods and natural medicines are more powerful [...]
19Aug2008 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 0 comments | Continued
10 Brain Fitness Tips to Reduce Memory Loss
These brain fitness tips will fight age-related memory loss and improve overall brain health. Plus, these cognitive exercises are easier — and more fun — than you think!
Before the tips, a quip:
“Men forget everything; women remember everything,” says comedian Rita Rudner. “That’s why men need instant replays in sports. They’ve already forgotten what happened.”
The more brain fitness exercises [...]
