Think Tank: The Neuro Blog
Four Ways Your Coffee Habit Is Messing with Your Head
A considerable amount of research has been invested into the effects of this socially acceptable stimulant, and while some have associated coffee and caffeine with many benefits, others have been highlighting the serious downsides. Coffee is bad for your stomach, your kidneys, your digestion, your heart, your liver, and your mental health. However, some doctors have also been speaking about the possibility that coffee may postpone or reduce the likelihood of an onset of dementia. Confused? Yes, it's all rather puzzling. So, let’s start by taking a look what happens to your brain when you drink a cup of coffee...
Learn moreFitness goals don’t always go as planned - This is what you do
Whether you are already fit or only starting to get in shape, chances are that you probably have some fitness goals. You may have noticed that the enthusiasm you had when you had first set up your fitness goals started to somewhat taper off as the weeks go on. In addition, you may find yourself losing focus and failing to achieve the milestones you had envisioned for yourself. If you are stuck in a fitness slump, here are some tips and tricks to get you back on track.
Learn more5 Amazing Products that Boost Energy Levels
You know how it goes. That mid-afternoon slump that turns up right on time; just when you need to muster some energy to finish the day’s work. You can rely on that demotivating fog to come down around 3pm, and you just feel like reaching for yet another coffee to get you through it. Maybe you’re even throwing in sugar or chemical sweeteners. It’s not a healthy solution but it’s a common one - and a self-perpetuating one.
Learn moreBenefits of Meditation That You Might Not Know
Everyone knows that meditation can relieve stress and induce a peaceful state of mind, but are you aware of all its benefits? As it happens, science is unearthing more and more reasons why we should meditate every day, without exception. But before you learn more about them, it's important to clarify something...
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Things You Need to Know about Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin B12 deficiency is no laughing matter. When you’re low on B12, things start to go wrong in the body and it can be debilitating. B12 is not only a vegan issue, contrary to popular belief. Like vitamin C, the body doesn’t naturally make its own B12, so it has to be obtained through food. Deficiency risk also increases with age. Your body will usually let you know when something’s wrong, so there will be a few symptoms to look out for.
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Top Real-World Brain Exercises that Actually Work
To stay happy and healthy and in full operation the body needs consistent exercise and proper nutrition. Without consistency, your muscles and mind can begin to atrophy. When it comes to the muscles it is mass and power that are the first to go with lack of exercise. In the brain, it is the capacity for cognitive reserve that suffers the most...
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Ways to Add More Structure to Your Day
Successful time management and the need for increased productivity often call for imposing more structure on our lives, which also offers many benefits, including reduced stress levels, a calmer mind and increased productivity. Including daily structure and organization into your life will not only help you get more accomplished, but will also help to free up more time to do things you enjoy. Here are some tips and tricks to successfully add more structure and productivity to your day.
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Top Reasons to Incorporate Nootropic Gum Into Your Busy Modern Life
Brains beat out brawn in today’s highly technological world and being mentally fit is now every bit as important as being physically fit. With this important trend have emerged many substances that can reputedly boost the brain and facilitate learning. These substances have been called nootropics and are increasing in variety and form every day.
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Energy Drinks or Nootropics — Which is Better for Your Health?
Two of the most popular sources of extra “GO” power are energy drinks and nootropics. Both of these effective pick-me-ups have the capacity to provide that essential boost and can even keep the mind and body sustained for hours at a time. The capacity to beat mental fatigue and press on to victory is just too good to pass up. But what are the long term effects?
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