Tag: brain
I’m a much faster runner than a few years ago — and it turns out that I’m smarter, too, or at least a better learner (but let’s just say super duper intelligent…).
See, a study from UCLA conducted on mice found that running and learning use the same brain waves. The pattern of these brain waves are controlled by attention and learning, but they’ve found that they’re also governed by how fast you’re running. The study found that when the mice ran faster, there was a spike in these brain waves.
More incentive for speed training
(and I seriously need these Nike Free+ 2 in this colour — hot!)
June 29, 2011
I swear that sometimes I have mild form of ADD. I get distracted way too easily (and Twitter sure ain’t helping matters). But now I’d like to think it’s because I’ve just got too much brain:
Researchers at University College London have found that people who are distracted easily have more grey matter in their left superior parietal lobe.
So next time the boss lady catches you not paying attention in a meeting, tell her your brain is just too big for you to handle. Try it–I’m sure she’ll just love that.
May 17, 2011
Photo: 5ive 15ifteen Photo
Oh dear. I’m having a hard enough time resisting making regular pit stops at Krispy Kreme, and now I’ve just read some scientific findings that give me a valid reason to go:
Coffee with a sweet something on the side can help your brain function more efficiently according to study published in Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical and Experimental. It’s the combo of the coffee and sweet treat that improves cognitive performance (particularly with your sustained attention and working memory).
Photo: 5ive 15ifteen Photo
Also making it even harder to refrain from daily sugar fixes? Bobbette and Belle in Leslieville. The brand new shop sells a delectable selection of sweets–from macarons and salted caramels to homemade vanilla marshmallows with toasted coconut and whoopie pies. The gorgeous, daylight-filled space boasts two communal tables–although I doubt they’ll be much sharing of treats (keep your hands off my plate, missy!)–and a sofa area making it feel homey, like you could spend every day there, sipping and nibbling.
Which would be OK, you’re only helping your brain work more efficiently, right?
November 25, 2010
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