Neuroplasticity exercises - Brain Training to improve performance

When was the last time you worked on your brain? One of the most exciting scientific breakthroughs in recent years is the discovery of brain plasticity.   For a long time, scientists believed that the brain stopped developing in childhood. We now know that the brain continues to make connections between neurons throughout our lives.   American neuropsychiatrist Eric Kandel won the Nobel Prize in 2000 for this discovery neuroscience,...

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Night sweats associated with menopause and hot flashes can last for years

According to conventional medical wisdom, hot flashes associated with menopause fade after six to 24 months.   No, says a new study of women in menopause. The latest hot flashes, on average, for about seven years and can last 11 years or more. The hormonal rollercoaster that comes with the end of a woman's reproductive years can trigger a variety of symptoms. Up to 80% of women going through menopause experience hot flashes.   Hot flashes,...

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Vegetarian diet linked to lower risk of colon cancer

Red meat is on the table in my house. Not that we do not like to eat it - certainly will. It's just that eating red meat was associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer.   Since this type of cancer runs in the family of my husband, we send the roast and ribs, and use turkey tacos and burgers. Now, a new study suggests that we should go completely free of meat, but add more fish to further reduce our risk. Meatless meals For the...

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