5/2/2012 Computers & ExerciseI just read an interesting article about a research study done by the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, which is featured on the research page of this blog. The study concludes that computer use in combination with exercise had a significant and positive result in helping preserve the memory of participants, aged 70 - 93. Though I don't fall into that age group yet, I was encouraged that I've at least got half of that right -- betcha can't guess which half.
It was interesting to me in that I have never seen those particular two aspects studied together. Brain stimulation has long been touted as helping neuroplasticity (which is pretty much what you'd imagine -- keeping your neural pathways working keeps them more flexible). But it's gratifying to baby boomers everywhere who spend lots of time at a computer keyboard, that this can also be helping to keep your brain active and your memory intact. Now we just have to remember to get up from the computer, stretch, breathe deeply and take a brisk walk every couple of hours. At least it's hopeful news. I'm inspired and I hope you are, too! I really love it when something I enjoy actually turns out to be good for me, don't you? Like dark chocolate as an antioxidant. Ahh, yes. But that probably deserves a post unto itself. 4/5/2012 Inner KnowledgeDo you ever simply know when something is right? I mean knowing in the deepest, most intrinsic way possible? I had that experience today as I was exploring the subject of my last post -- the meditation technique called Kirtan Kriya (KK) as used to slow or prevent Alzheimer's Disease. Yes, I can hear the skeptics out there -- it isn't possible, etc. But, I refer you to the research on the Resources page of this blog. These results have been replicated in another study at the University of Pennsylvania and reported in highly respected medical journals, including the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. I came across the website of Dr. Dharma Singh Khalsa through a reference in the Mayo Clinic's Alzheimer's blog post. I followed up by searching out references to his research findings and watched the videos which present his organization, Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation www.alzheimersprevention.org
This information rings true for me and I am planning to try out the meditation technique for 12 minutes a day for the next 8 weeks, which is the recommended trial. Would you give 12 minutes a day to prevent Alzheimer's? |
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