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The Benefits of Walking

Posted on May 7, 2017 by admin

WALKING is GOOD for the BRAIN The foot’s impact on a hard surface during walking increases the flow of blood to the brain. Steady walking of one metre a second produces pressure waves through the arteries, which “significantly increase” cerebral … Continue reading →

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Sleep On It – The Importance of Sleep for Your Brain

Posted on March 19, 2016 by admin

Want to know why we all need to SLEEP ON IT? During sleep, the brain “replays” events to consolidate memory. Researchers at the University of Bristol tell us that during sleep our brains replay daytime events at fast-forward speed. This … Continue reading →

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Tai Chi and its Health Benefits

Posted on November 21, 2015 by admin

TAI CHI Tai chi is  “movement meditation”, so even if you cannot sit or lie down long enough to meditate, consider tai chi instead. Research has confirmed [1] many similarities between meditation and Tai chi. In a study [2], elderly … Continue reading →

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