Dimijian Images mossy leaf-tailed gecko. Brain Exercises for Memory - How to Do Brain Exercises on ELLE. When it comes to self-improvement, I've always prioritized my brain over my body. Why waste an hour scurrying on a treadmill like a gerbil with a bunch of sweaty strangers when I could spend it curled up with a good book? Not being one to obsess about that real or imagined "last five pounds," I've never had the motivation it takes to become a regular at the gym. But I just learned something that might change my mind (in more ways than one): Exercise, far from being a boring time-suck, could actually make me smarter. Scientists have known for some time that exercise sparks growth of new brain cells in mice, particularly in the hippocampus, the area related to memory and learning.
They recently also found that it boosts the production of a protein called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which stimulates the rate at which nerve cells bind to create new pathways, increasing the brain's storage capacity. RACE - The Power of an Illusion . Sorting People. Ipad Vs. Low Budget Notebook | HILARIOUS PICTURES. The Sky Before Katrina Struck. 02.22.2010 - An afternoon nap markedly boosts the brain’s learning capacity. If you see a student dozing in the library or a co-worker catching 40 winks in her cubicle, don’t roll your eyes. New research from the University of California, Berkeley, shows that an hour’s nap can dramatically boost and restore your brain power. Indeed, the findings suggest that a biphasic sleep schedule not only refreshes the mind, but can make you smarter.
Students who napped (green column) did markedly better in memorizing tests than their no-nap counterparts. (Courtesy of Matthew Walker) Conversely, the more hours we spend awake, the more sluggish our minds become, according to the findings. The results support previous data from the same research team that pulling an all-nighter — a common practice at college during midterms and finals — decreases the ability to cram in new facts by nearly 40 percent, due to a shutdown of brain regions during sleep deprivation. In the recent UC Berkeley sleep study, 39 healthy young adults were divided into two groups — nap and no-nap.
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2010 May 19 - Milky Way Over Ancient Ghost Panel. Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. 2010 May 19 Milky Way Over Ancient Ghost Panel Credit & Copyright: Bret Webster Tomorrow's picture: galaxy with jet Authors & editors: Robert Nemiroff (MTU) & Jerry Bonnell (UMCP)NASA Official: Phillip Newman Specific rights apply.NASA Web Privacy Policy and Important NoticesA service of:ASD at NASA / GSFC& Michigan Tech. Film.gif (861×3998) Schopeng.<br>htm: Thirty - Eight Ways to Win an Argument, by Schopenhauer. Roll it Experimental Housing / University of Karlsruhe. Roll It, a cool experimental house, resulted from the collaboration among different institutes within the University of Karlsruhe.
This cyclindrical design is a modular protype that provides flexible space within a minimum housing unit. Three different sections are dedicated to different functional needs: there’s a bed and table in section, an exercise cylinder, and a kitchen with a sink. More images and more about the prototype after the break. Structurally, the prototype includes an outer shell with the four support rings over a rigid inner shell. The inner cover is a series of laminated OSB panels, each 15 mm thick, that cover the support rings. As seen on Detail. Further information: University of Karlsruhe Participating institutes: Institute of supporting structure (ift) Prof. Mitabeiter Camille Hoffmann Matthias Michel Institute of supporting structure (ift) Institute of Industrial Design and construction output (ifib) Prof. Institute of Industrial Design and construction output (ifib) Are You Living in a Computer Simulation?