Was it hard to concentrate during that important work meeting?
Maybe the crossword puzzle was more difficult than usual?
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Wearing a Tie Hurts Your Brain
Some guys like wearing a tie to work. It makes them feel professional. And in many jobs, being sharply dressed is expected.
But new research shows that clothes may make the man…but they can hurt your brain.
Can’t Think of the Right Word? Here’s Help
As we get older, most of us suffer from “tip-of-the-tongue syndrome” from time to time.
This is when you can’t think of something… the right word, a fact, or someone’s name.
Why You Should Eat Dark Chocolate Every Day
Italian researchers recently published the largest analysis ever of how eating chocolate affects the brain. It looked at both the short-term effects (what happens to your brain in the minutes after eat chocolate) and the long-term effects (what happens when you eat chocolate daily for years).
When the study was over, the results were so convincing they led scientists to offer this advice: “Eat some dark chocolate every day.”1
Vitamin D Supercharges Your Workout
If you’re a regular Health Watch reader, you know the importance of adequate vitamin D. And you also know it’s crucial to your health to get regular exercise.
Now, a new study shows the power of combining them. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University found a powerful synergistic link between vitamin D and exercise in preventing heart attacks and strokes.
Drink This Before Exercising to Boost Your Brain
You already know that exercising helps keep your body healthy and your mind sharp.
Now, a new study has found a simple way to bolster your workout’s positive effect on your brain. Researchers have discovered that seniors who drink a certain vegetable juice right before exercising can transform their brain into one that performs like a much younger brain.