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Obesity may lead to Alzheimer’s, says study

August 16, 2018 Urbanatural

The study also revealed that certain areas of the brain respond differently to risk factors associated with Alzheimer’s This is known to all that ageing has been called as a significant risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease but according to a new study, obesity during middle age may also lead to the early development of the brain disorder. The results showed that ageing, combined with a high fat and high sugar diet, results in increased inflammation and stress in the hippocampus — responsible for long-term memory — and prefrontal cortex —…

How using your legs keeps your brain healthy

July 4, 2018 Urbanatural

By Ana Sandoiu New research suggests that moving one’s legs is crucial for brain health. In fact, exercising leg muscles helps the brain to produce new neurons, the study suggests. The findings help researchers to better understand the progression of neurological and motor neuron diseases. Both astronauts and people who have been bedridden for prolonged periods of time experience a lot of physical changes. For one thing, whether it’s due to antigravity or bed rest, muscles tend to shrink. In actual fact, research has shown that restricted muscle activity affects the…

Stress Relief: Some Practical Suggestions for Stress Relief

July 2, 2018 Urbanatural

Derail Your Train of Thoughts Try to slowdown and stop the everyday onslaught of thought that wears you out—especially the kind of circular thinking that gets you nowhere. It is important to avoid getting into such state of circular thinking that does not lead to any obvious solution. Perhaps there’s a simple thought or quote you can use to help you derail your train of thoughts and initiate your relaxation response. The Practice of Meditation Unlike prayer, where you do the talking, meditation is more akin to listening. Your breath…

How Playing Chess Improves Brain Development In Children

December 18, 2016 Urbanatural

by Mohamed Tohami Playing chess affects your child’s brain in so many positive ways. Today, I found this nice infographic and wanted to share it with you. Here’re some interesting facts from the infographic that show how playing chess develops your child’s brain and improves his thought process: ▶Playing chess grows dendrites, which conduct brain signals. ▶It also grows prefrontal cortex, which coordinates planning, judgment and self-control. ▶Students who play chess have higher reading scores than students who don’t play chess. ▶Playing chess develops creativity by…