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Walking in Skye – The Quiraing

Source http://www.thefitbits.com/2017/11/walking-in-skye-quiraing.html

 
Few outdoor experiences have blown my mind like The Quiraing walk on the Isle of Skye.
In fact every single day of our Scottish highland adventure last month had me oooohing and aaaahing at pretty much every second breath, but this walk, guys. Just, wow.

Read about our first taste of natural mountain biking on Skye 

I’ve literally never seen landscape so magnificent than the Scottish highlands – to be fair I’ve never actually travelled to many places outside of the UK but Scotland wins my heart every time. And it seems the readers of Rough Guide agree too, having named it the most beautiful country in the world in a recent poll.

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Source http://www.thefitbits.com/2017/11/walking-in-skye-quiraing.html

 
Few outdoor experiences have blown my mind like The Quiraing walk on the Isle of Skye.
In fact every single day of our Scottish highland adventure last month had me oooohing and aaaahing at pretty much every second breath, but this walk, guys. Just, wow.

Read about our first taste of natural mountain biking on Skye 

I’ve literally never seen landscape so magnificent than the Scottish highlands – to be fair I’ve never actually travelled to many places outside of the UK but Scotland wins my heart every time. And it seems the readers of Rough Guide agree too, having named it the most beautiful country in the world in a recent poll.

<img border="0" height="480" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OBYDvz5pwtE/Wgt1WjNOSTI/AAAAAAA…

Marijuana And Sexual Dysfunction — Could Your Marijuana Usage Be Hindering Your Performance in Bed?

Source: http://brainblogger.com/2017/11/26/marijuana-and-sexual-dysfunction-could-your-marijuana-usage-be-hindering-your-performance-in-bed/

What is marijuana? Marijuana, also called pot, cannabis, weed, reefer, Mary Jane, dope, broccoli, chronic, reefer, and 420, among countless others, consists of a mixture of dried plant leaves, flowers, and/or stems of the Cannabis Sativa plant. In addition, there is a resin-based version of marijuana that is called hash. Most people either smoke marijuana or vape it (warming it, but not cooking it), but it can also be ingested in oil form. The most common way to ingest marijuana is to roll it up and smoke it like you would a cigarette or cigar, or use a smoking tool like a pipe. Some users, however, consume weed by infusing foods (i.e., butter and cooking oil) or teas.

What happens to your body when you ingest marijuana? THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is the most active ingredient in marijuana. When you smoke thi…

Source: http://brainblogger.com/2017/11/26/marijuana-and-sexual-dysfunction-could-your-marijuana-usage-be-hindering-your-performance-in-bed/

What is marijuana? Marijuana, also called pot, cannabis, weed, reefer, Mary Jane, dope, broccoli, chronic, reefer, and 420, among countless others, consists of a mixture of dried plant leaves, flowers, and/or stems of the Cannabis Sativa plant. In addition, there is a resin-based version of marijuana that is called hash. Most people either smoke marijuana or vape it (warming it, but not cooking it), but it can also be ingested in oil form. The most common way to ingest marijuana is to roll it up and smoke it like you would a cigarette or cigar, or use a smoking tool like a pipe. Some users, however, consume weed by infusing foods (i.e., butter and cooking oil) or teas.

What happens to your body when you ingest marijuana? THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is the most active ingredient in marijuana. When you smoke thi…

Monthly e-newsletter: Do you actually like that song or do you merely think you do?

Source: https://sharpbrains.com/blog/2017/11/30/monthly-e-newsletter-do-you-actually-like-that-song-or-do-you-merely-think-you-do/

Time for SharpBrains’ November e-newsletter, exploring the frontiers in applied brain science and starting this time with a fascinating study and initiative.

New thinking

Source: https://sharpbrains.com/blog/2017/11/30/monthly-e-newsletter-do-you-actually-like-that-song-or-do-you-merely-think-you-do/

Time for SharpBrains’ November e-newsletter, exploring the frontiers in applied brain science and starting this time with a fascinating study and initiative.

New thinking

Does Marriage Help Preserve Your Brain?

Source: https://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/news/20171129/does-marriage-help-preserve-your-brain?src=RSS_PUBLIC

A new research review suggests there’s something about marriage — or people who get and stay married — that significantly lowers the risk of mental decline in old age.

Source: https://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/news/20171129/does-marriage-help-preserve-your-brain?src=RSS_PUBLIC

A new research review suggests there’s something about marriage — or people who get and stay married — that significantly lowers the risk of mental decline in old age.

RBC presents ENGAGING MILLENNIAL MINDS ‘Be Kind to Yourself – Take Time to Relax’

Source: https://womensbrainhealth.org/better-thinking/rbc-presents-be-kind-to-yourself-take-time-to-relax

by Women’s Brain Health Initiative: On November 14th at Toronto’s Gardiner Museum, join Women’s Brain Health Initiative’s Young Person’s Cabinet for Engaging Millennial Minds: Be Kind to Yourself – Take Time to Relax. With all of life’s responsibilities, we forget that……

Source: https://womensbrainhealth.org/better-thinking/rbc-presents-be-kind-to-yourself-take-time-to-relax

by Women’s Brain Health Initiative: On November 14th at Toronto’s Gardiner Museum, join Women’s Brain Health Initiative’s Young Person’s Cabinet for Engaging Millennial Minds: Be Kind to Yourself – Take Time to Relax. With all of life’s responsibilities, we forget that……

High intensity workouts are good for muscles and for memory

Source: https://womensbrainhealth.org/great-minds-think-alike/high-intensity-workouts-are-good-for-muscles-and-for-memory

by CBC News: New research from McMaster University says that periods of high intensity exercise aren’t just good for your muscles, they’re good for your memory. Lead researcher Jennifer Heisz says the study showed a connection between six weeks of high-intensity workouts and……

Source: https://womensbrainhealth.org/great-minds-think-alike/high-intensity-workouts-are-good-for-muscles-and-for-memory

by CBC News: New research from McMaster University says that periods of high intensity exercise aren’t just good for your muscles, they’re good for your memory. Lead researcher Jennifer Heisz says the study showed a connection between six weeks of high-intensity workouts and……

Harnessing Big Data to improve Brain Health & Performance @ 2017 SharpBrains Virtual Summit (December 5-7th)

Source: https://sharpbrains.com/blog/2017/11/29/harnessing-big-data-to-improve-brain-health-performance-2017-sharpbrains-virtual-summit-december-5-7th/

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Quick heads-up:  The 2017 SharpBrains Virtual Summit next week (December 5-7th) will host a Brainnovations Pitch Contest to discuss the latest technologies for Brain Health & Enhancement, and 12 selected startups will get to pitch their innovative approach and solutions to our distinguished Judges –our very own “Sharp Tank“– and to all Summit participants.

Which startup will become the Top Brainnovation for Brain Health & Performance harnessing Big Data? Only a few more days to register <a href=…

Source: https://sharpbrains.com/blog/2017/11/29/harnessing-big-data-to-improve-brain-health-performance-2017-sharpbrains-virtual-summit-december-5-7th/

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Quick heads-up:  The 2017 SharpBrains Virtual Summit next week (December 5-7th) will host a Brainnovations Pitch Contest to discuss the latest technologies for Brain Health & Enhancement, and 12 selected startups will get to pitch their innovative approach and solutions to our distinguished Judges –our very own “Sharp Tank“– and to all Summit participants.

Which startup will become the Top Brainnovation for Brain Health & Performance harnessing Big Data? Only a few more days to register <a href=…

Developing Extraordinary Resilience

Source https://zenhabits.net/resilience/

By Leo Babauta

We’re all beset with difficulties, obstacles, pain, tiredness, and a thousand other setbacks, small and large.

What determines whether we take these setbacks in stride, or let them bring us down, is something that psychologists call “resilience.” It’s an ability to come back from setbacks, adapt, learn, but not be dragged down by these setbacks.

I’ve found resilience to be an important factor in my own journey, from struggling through finances and health changes over the years, to navigating the scary and uncertain waters of running my own business.

Resilience has allowed me to:

  • Run several marathons and an ultramarathon (among other physical challenges) despite injuries and other training setbacks.
  • Write numerous books and courses, even in the middle of personal challenges, fears, delays due to procrastination, and more.
  • Face challenges such as debt or declining income with a positive attitude, and deal with the challenges as they come.
  • Raise six kids (with perhaps a little help from my wife) no matter what difficulties they face, or what personal baggage I’m bringing as a father.
  • Deal with deaths in the family with an open heart, not only finding compassion for my own grief but helping my family members in the midst of theirs.

None of this is to brag, but it’s to show the power of simple …

Source https://zenhabits.net/resilience/

By Leo Babauta

We’re all beset with difficulties, obstacles, pain, tiredness, and a thousand other setbacks, small and large.

What determines whether we take these setbacks in stride, or let them bring us down, is something that psychologists call “resilience.” It’s an ability to come back from setbacks, adapt, learn, but not be dragged down by these setbacks.

I’ve found resilience to be an important factor in my own journey, from struggling through finances and health changes over the years, to navigating the scary and uncertain waters of running my own business.

Resilience has allowed me to:

  • Run several marathons and an ultramarathon (among other physical challenges) despite injuries and other training setbacks.
  • Write numerous books and courses, even in the middle of personal challenges, fears, delays due to procrastination, and more.
  • Face challenges such as debt or declining income with a positive attitude, and deal with the challenges as they come.
  • Raise six kids (with perhaps a little help from my wife) no matter what difficulties they face, or what personal baggage I’m bringing as a father.
  • Deal with deaths in the family with an open heart, not only finding compassion for my own grief but helping my family members in the midst of theirs.

None of this is to brag, but it’s to show the power of simple …

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