If you like the prospect of having a better memory, just wait until you see the “prescription.” Take an afternoon nap. You learn and remember better when you are well rested. The University of California at Berkeley took 39 young adults and divided them into two groups. Both groups were given face and name memory exercises [...]
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Can Coffee Prevent a Stroke?
Good news for coffee drinkers. A British study has found that a regular intake of coffee appears to lower the risk of having a stroke. Nearly 23,000 men and women were followed for 11 years, those that drank coffee regularly were 27 percent less likely to suffer a stroke. Even after considering factors such as [...]
9 Simple Strategies For “Effortless” Weight Loss
I don’t watch very much TV these days but a few days ago I saw something that was so sad it was almost funny. Kirsty Alley is once again making a very public bid to lose weight. I wish her well. I have no doubt that she will lose however many pounds she wants. She’s [...]
Will Work For Weight Loss
With Spring just around the comes two of the most dreaded Spring tasks; Losing that Winter weight. Spring Clean-up Packing On The Pounds Contrary to popular belief it is not the holidays that add that Winter Bulge. Do you really think that one or two days of overeating will add 20 to 30 pounds? During [...]
The 1980′s Fitness Craze, What Happened?
Remember the 1980′s fitness craze? Celebrities making Aerobics Videos, endorsing weight loss products and equipment. The fledgling music video industry showing hot people with cut physiques having fun just being active. Health Spas and Gyms fighting it out with fading Discos to be the place to meet “That special someone.” What Happened? Twenty years after [...]