Archive for January, 2010
Beer, Is an Ally Our Bone?
This time we go with good news for beer lovers (which undoubtedly are many), When ordering another glass can now take shelter under the results of an investigation. This states that some types of beer, especially the blond, help strengthen bones.
These results correspond to researchers from the University of California. They found that beer is a rich source of silicon. This mineral has been linked to bone health in the past and it seems that protects bone disorders like osteoporosis.
Up to half the silicon that is in the beer can be absorbed by our bodies. This makes the beer in the main source of silicon in the Western diet. The light-colored beers produced clear malt barley and hops, such as lager, are the richest in silica, while the low-alcohol beers are those with the least amount of this mineral. Read the rest of this entry »
Exercises to recover the memory
Who ever did not forget where you saved the keys to your house? Either because we are distracted or because we try to do several things at the same time, loss of memory is an experience that is exasperating to the sufferer. And what are worse increases with age.
But not all bad news. Experts say it is possible to strengthen our memory and remember where we put our keys if we exercise the right side of our brain. Small changes in our lifestyle will help you be more lucid and alert during most years. Here are some exercises you can practice yourself today.
Play
that has not played for ever Rubik cube? This colorful toy improves problem solving skills, for working memory and strategy at the same time, a real feast for the health of our brain. They also serve games with cards: the unpredictability of the movements of our adversary strategy exercises our capacity to play much more than when alone.
Multitasking in the gym
Exercise not only helps keep your body in shape, also benefits the brain. The results are double positive if you do several tasks at once: scientists say the mental and physical work at the same time revitalize brain cells. Take the opportunity to solve puzzles while pedaling on a bicycle or play back your English classes in the i-Pod while running. Read the rest of this entry »
Makes better use of your tomorrows
The alarm clock that forces us to wake up the morning is one of the more hated by all. And, more to deactivate sleep five more minutes, the truth is that we started the day resigned, with a lot of laziness and desire to continue all day on our bed.
But as we know that this is impossible, the ideal is to face the first minute of the day in the best way. Although I am of those who sleep all morning if possible, personally I must admit that is one of the most beautiful moments of the day: we found fresh, recharged with energy and with a full day ahead.
Make an effort to get up bright and to maximize your morning with the advice that I tell in this article. When to do them, you feel both excited and not hurt the alarm.
Get up at the same time every day of the week. Yes, getting up early on Saturdays and Sundays can be very cruel, because they are the ideal days to rest, but keep in mind that much sleep those two days can adversely affect your energy levels of the rest of the week. If you get up every day at the same time, your body will get used and hardly need an alarm clock to wake up. Read the rest of this entry »