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The Effects of Caffeine on the Brain

2009-02-16T12:38:00.002+08:00

What's the latest about the effects of caffeine on the brain? You may recall a report in the newsletter a while back about studies which show an increase in academic test scores for students who have a cup of coffee. I have probably also mentioned that too much caffeine, especially once a person is addicted to it, tends to make clear thinking less likely. So is that tea or coffee good for your brainpower or bad for it? Let's take a closer look.

Caffeine is a stimulant, meaning it accelerates physiological activity. Specifically, it speeds up the action of your brain and makes you more alert. It does this by binding to adenosine receptors in the brain. Normally the chemical adenosine binds to these, causing drowsiness by slowing down nerve cell activity. The caffeine doesn't have this effect, but does get in the way of the adenosine.

Because the caffeine is blocking the adenosine receptors, your neurons become...

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Source:www.increasebrainpower.com/caffeine-brain.html

7 Habits For More Creative Ideas

2009-02-01T21:42:00.002+08:00

The 7 habits that follow will make you a creative problem solver. These actions and thought patterns can be used to generate dozens of good creative ideas at a time. But they will only make you an effective problem solver if you use them habitually, so how do you make a habit of them? Just repeat the following daily for few weeks.

1. Relax And Take A Deep Breath

Breathe deeply through your nose for a few minutes and let the tension release from your neck and shoulders. There is some evidence that tensed-up shoulders and neck can reduce blood flow to the brain. There is a lot of evidence that creativity increases when we are relaxed.

2. Examine Your Assumptions

Anytime you approach a problem, take a look at the assumptions you and others are making. Challenge them, to see what you might learn. For example, if you are trying to design a new pet store, you might challenge the idea people have to...

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Source:www.IncreaseBrainpower.com

Ten Tips on How To Improve Memory

2009-01-28T19:42:00.005+08:00

Here are ten quick tips on how to improve memory:

1. Use Repetition - Repeating to yourself the thing you want to remember may be simple, but it really does work. Repeat a phone number several times, for example, and you should remember it for a short while. This works even better if you "sing" it in your mind to engage other parts of the brain. To remember things long-term, repeat or review them several times upon learning them, then the next day, the day after that, the the next week and the week after that.

2. Write It Down - Let the paper remember for you. The point is to have use of the information later, and if that's more easily done by way of an "external memory device" like pen and paper, why not take advantage of these tools? Also, writing things down is another way to more strongly "fix" something in our minds.

3. Clear Your Mind - Sometime to recall something you just need to relax and empty your mind of all the other stuff going on in there. Take three deep and slow breaths through your nose and relax your muscles. Pay attention to...

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Source:www.IncreaseBrainpower.com

2009-01-26T12:20:00.004+08:00

Two Easy Meditation Techniques

The following easy meditation techniques are for anyone who has hesitated to learn how to meditate because of the perceived difficulty. It's true that you can spend years to get to the deepest levels of meditative practice. However, it also true that you can get some benefit - and perhaps the motivation to go further - from some simple meditations you can do right now.

What are the benefits relative to brainpower? Reducing stress is an important one. We think better when we're not stressed. More than that though, recent research shows that constant stress can actually cause physical brain damage.

Another benefit is that with a couple simple meditation techniques we can train ourselves to focus better on whatever mental tasks we are working on. We essentially learn to "tame" the mind and make it more effective for our purposes. So let's get started with a simple breath watching technique followed by an even easier way to meditate.

Breath Watching

Sit quietly somewhere, close your eyes, relax and pay attention to your breath for few minutes. How's that for a simple meditation? The basic idea is to quiet your mind. That's easier said than done of course, so here are some tips to...

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Source:www.IncreaseBrainpower.com

Energy Boosters

2008-11-29T14:38:00.006+08:00

1. Deep Breathing. Three slow deep breaths through the nose help oxygenate the blood supply better, and especially seems to wake up the brain. As those of you who meditate may already know, breathing through the nose uses your diaphragm more and draws the air deeper into your lungs.

2. Move Around. Often just getting up and washing the dishes, or walking around the house helps boost energy levels.

3. Listen to energetic music. Different types of music have different effects on us, but you can do this one by trial and error. Once you find the ones that work for you, keep them ready.

4. Try "energy drinks." The verdict isn't in on most of them, but it's a cheap option to try. I seem to get something from the ones with Ginkgo Biloba in them.

5. Get better sleep. As long as you get at least five hours of sleep, the quality seems to be more important than the quantity. Read more

Source:www.IncreaseBrainpower.com

What is interesting about Sony PSP?

2008-11-13T00:13:00.005+08:00

Sony PSP slim is absolutely a cool hand held gadget to have. It has been remodeled into slimmer and lighter version of PlayStation portable. What I really loved in this devise is its graphics resolution, it makes every game you play more realistic and exciting. It has a very nice color for you to choose from the standard black, ceramic white, pink, silver, army green to metallic blue. Aside from it enables you to carry it with you anywhere you ... Read more

2008-11-09T21:57:00.004+08:00

The Best Brain Foods

1. Fish

Fish has been considered a brain food for a long time, and recent research backs the claim. Many types of fish contain lots of omega-3 fatty acids and fish oils. Plain tuna from the can may be the easiest and cheapest way to include fish in your diet. Otherwise, wild-caught salmon are a great source.

Be aware, though, that many fish - both wild caught and farmed - now contain mercury, which is a brain toxin. So unless you are eating trout caught from high mountain streams with pure water, you should probably limit your fish intake to no more than three times weekly. That amount has been shown to be good for the brain.

Fish, by the way, is one of the brain foods that has both immediate and long-term benefits. It has been shown that brain waves actually speed up after a meal that includes fish. The fish oils also help keep arteries clean, preventing a major cause of brain problems: reduced blood flow to the brain.

2. Vegetables

Vegetables are a great source of beneficial vitamins, fiber and antioxidants. Vitamins nourish the brain cells. Antioxidants prevent or slow oxidative damage to our body, including the brain. When cells use oxygen, they produce "free radicals," harmful by-products which cause damage. As "free radical scavengers," antioxidants prevent and repair the damage done. Finally, fiber reduces the build-up of toxins in the body (and brain) by keeping the body cleaned out.

You can read more here.

My Movie Review

2008-11-06T22:07:00.004+08:00

In this comedy movie which starred Kate Holbrook (Tina Fey) who played the successful business woman on her late 30's who is really desperate to have a baby on her own.She tried different alternatives, like artificial methods of having a baby,adoption and even getting a surrogate mother just to have one.When she finally got a surrogate in the person of Angie Ostrowiski (Amy Poehler) and was confirmed that she is pregnant by the head ((Sigourney Weaver) of the surrogacy center. Read more

MBS2 @ GenSan

2008-10-28T23:59:00.007+08:00

MBS2 @ GenSan is definitely a super mega successful event led by no other than Avel Manansala along with his team. As a newbie in blogging,I learned a lot from all the speakers.It was really a great experience looking forward for MBS3.

photo from last spike

Why Choose Nintendo Ds Lite?

2008-10-28T13:50:00.001+08:00

If you want to experience an interactive games the Nintendo Ds Lite is definitely a must have gadget.You also have a lot of games genre to choose from Adventure,Action,Horror to Interactive Novels.It also has 2 screens that will give you a nicer view of the game and the lower screen is a touch screen,which I really loved for it gives me the opportunity to interact and write.Aside from,it is portable and convenient to use it also allows you to learn for it has various training games.It does not only let you experience fun and entertainment but most importantly it will help you learn while having fun.It also has a backward compatibility for GBA games meaning you can still play it with your ds lite.

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2008-10-01T15:15:00.000+08:00

I will be in GenSan for the 2nd Mindanao Bloggers Summit 2008

I never knew about this Second Mindanao Blogger Summit thing to be held in GenSan,until my brother informed me about it.Knowing GenSan "The Tuna Capital City of the Philippines".This is gonna be a sure exciting event to look forward to.I can't wait to be there on October 25 and 26.Surely this would be the most awaited event especially for bloggers here in Mindanao.

As I was reading about it,the activities that are going to happen,the participating sponsors and above all the freebies you are going to get really interest me.

CO-PRESENTERS:
City Mayor Pedro B. Acharon, Jr.
Congresswoman Darlene Antonino-Custodio
NOKIA
Department of Tourism XII
ABS-CBN Regional Network Group
Bariles Republic
Gen. Santos City Tourism Association
SOCCSKSARGEN Blogers

GOLD SPONSORS:
Friendster
Globe
AMA Computer Learning Center
Grab A Crab Restaurant and Coffee Club 101
Gregoria Printing Press

SILVER SPONSORS:
Nokiahost.Com
Asia United Bank
Family Country Hotel & Convention Center
East Asia Royale Hotel
Fine Pixel Advertising
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BRONZE SPONSORS
GenSan Sale.Com
Blogging from Home Book
Pacific Seas Seafood Market
Generals Logimark Exponent
Prints and You
Writing Edge.Com
Forest Lake San Carlos Park
Rolee Bakery & Cafe
Jehzlau Concepts
Techykid.Com
Jaypee Online.Net
Blue Media Communications
International Container Terminal Services, Inc
Shalom Wizard Academy
Dreamworld Travel and Tours
Sta. Cruz Seafoods, Inc.
Dellosa Design Build Services
Kristan BookstoreDOLE Philippines
Husky Bus Lines
Shakey's Pizza
Family Brand Sardines
Gaisano Mall of GenSan
Chowking - KCC
Jollibee National HighwayProcter & Gamble Philis., Inc
Mega Sardinesc

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2007-06-30T16:44:00.000+08:00