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A Simple Yoga Exercise To Build Your Brain Power

I recently stumbled upon an interesting Yoga brain training exercise that according to it’s developer can enhance ones brain function and fitness. It’s called SuperBrain Yoga and is being used by doctors and teachers alike to improve peoples thinking and mental function. Improved grades and increased mental focus among people who practice Superbrain Yoga are being reported, even among those with mental disabilities.

Six Best Exercise Planning and Tracking Tools [Hive Five]

Technology and exercise make an excellent pair; you can now track, plan, and graph your workouts more easily than ever. We're here to take a look at six of the most popular tools for the job.

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Beat Caffeine Addiction, Then Stay Awake with Placebos [Energy]

Good news for those who get jitters, headaches, and really bad social graces when deprived of their caffeine fix—beating the habit and switching to a placebo can leave you feeling just as energized.

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Why Should You Pay For A Commercial Brain Game?

There are literally thousands of free brain games available online. In fact, The Online Brain Games Blog itself has links to hundreds of them. So why then, would anyone want to pay cold hard cash for a brain game? Well, having played both free and commercial brain games for some time now, I have some experience in this regard. As a result, I can provide you with five good reasons as to why you might want to consider purchasing a commercial brain game.

How To Build Your Brain Without Emptying Your Wallet

I came across this great article today on how to beef up our brain without shrinking our wallets. The article gave sound and tested advice that I felt was worth sharing with you. Many of the ideas presented (like playing online brain games) have been shown to cut the risk of dementia, and some by as much as 75 percent! You can find the article by clicking here..

Healthy Menu Options Trick Your Mind into Ordering Fries [Diet]

Why You Can't Trust Your Mind with Your Diet, Chapter 42: Researchers have found that college students were three times as likely to order French fries as a side-order if they had the option of salad.

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Neuroscience For Kids

I recently came across a website called Neuroscience For Kids that I believe you will find extremely interesting and informative. At first I though it was primarily an online brain game site for kids, but what I found there was much, much more. According to the website author Eric H. Chudler, Ph.D:

“Neuroscience for Kids” is intended to be a resource for anyone who is interested in learning about the nervous system.