Americans With High BP Still Eating Too Much Salt

Source: http://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/news/20170308/americans-with-high-blood-pressure-still-eating-too-much-salt?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Average sodium intake more than double the recommended daily limit for these patients, study finds

Source: http://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/news/20170308/americans-with-high-blood-pressure-still-eating-too-much-salt?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Average sodium intake more than double the recommended daily limit for these patients, study finds

100 newly recognized Young Global Leaders train their brains (and others’) by tackling complex challenges with innovative approaches

Source: http://sharpbrains.com/blog/2017/03/15/100-newly-recognized-young-global-leaders-train-their-brains-and-others-by-tackling-complex-challenges-with-innovative-approaches/

Meet the 2017 Class of Young Global Leaders (World Economic Forum release):

“They develop gene-editing technology, rebuild wartorn nations and much more…Each year the World Economic Forum undertakes an ambitious endeavour – to scour the world to select 100 young leaders, under the age of 40, who are tackling the world’s most complex challenges with innovative approaches…Selected into a five-year programme, this year’s class of 100 Young Global Leaders is split evenly between business an…

Source: http://sharpbrains.com/blog/2017/03/15/100-newly-recognized-young-global-leaders-train-their-brains-and-others-by-tackling-complex-challenges-with-innovative-approaches/

Meet the 2017 Class of Young Global Leaders (World Economic Forum release):

“They develop gene-editing technology, rebuild wartorn nations and much more…Each year the World Economic Forum undertakes an ambitious endeavour – to scour the world to select 100 young leaders, under the age of 40, who are tackling the world’s most complex challenges with innovative approaches…Selected into a five-year programme, this year’s class of 100 Young Global Leaders is split evenly between business an…

Insulin Resistance and Accelerated Cognitive Aging

Source: https://www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers/clinical-trials/insulin-resistance-and-accelerated-cognitive-aging


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Purpose: To examine cognitive and neural biomarkers in adults who are overweight or obese and younger than 50.

Source: https://www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers/clinical-trials/insulin-resistance-and-accelerated-cognitive-aging


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Purpose: To examine cognitive and neural biomarkers in adults who are overweight or obese and younger than 50.

I’m starting today – meditation, mindfulness and mind-emptiness

Source: http://yourbrainhealth.com.au/im-starting-today-meditation-mindfulness-mind-emptiness/

The neuroscience of mediation
The Buddhist connection is one reason Mindfulness is so popular. Image from shutterstock.com

It’ll make you a better mother/writer/human being. It’ll calm the mind chatter. You won’t get so angry! You’ll be happier and healthier.

It’ll change your life!

I’ve heard all this and more about mediation.  And the reasons why are pretty compelling!  But the thing is, I’ve tried meditating very occasionally over the years – usually at the end of a yoga session.  Sadly, I’ve always found it completely frustrating as I’d end up asleep and feel cranky when I woke.  No peace or calm, or life-changing realisations. I think I must be missing something &…

Source: http://yourbrainhealth.com.au/im-starting-today-meditation-mindfulness-mind-emptiness/

The neuroscience of mediation
The Buddhist connection is one reason Mindfulness is so popular. Image from shutterstock.com

It’ll make you a better mother/writer/human being. It’ll calm the mind chatter. You won’t get so angry! You’ll be happier and healthier.

It’ll change your life!

I’ve heard all this and more about mediation.  And the reasons why are pretty compelling!  But the thing is, I’ve tried meditating very occasionally over the years – usually at the end of a yoga session.  Sadly, I’ve always found it completely frustrating as I’d end up asleep and feel cranky when I woke.  No peace or calm, or life-changing realisations. I think I must be missing something &…

Natural Remedies for Seasonal Allergies – AARP

Source: http://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-2017/manage-allergy-symptoms-fd.html

18 hours ago … Try these natural remedies for allergies including sipping green tea, adding key
spices to your meals and exercising more often….

Source: http://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-2017/manage-allergy-symptoms-fd.html

18 hours ago … Try these natural remedies for allergies including sipping green tea, adding key
spices to your meals and exercising more often….

Dizziness when standing linked to dementia

Source: http://womensbrainhealth.org/think-it-over/dizziness-when-standing-linked-to-dementia

by Sarah Weidersehn for The Australian Financial Review: Those dizzy spells felt when standing up too quickly have been linked to cognitive decline and dementia later in life. US scientists believe the brief drop in blood pressure that causes the……

Source: http://womensbrainhealth.org/think-it-over/dizziness-when-standing-linked-to-dementia

by Sarah Weidersehn for The Australian Financial Review: Those dizzy spells felt when standing up too quickly have been linked to cognitive decline and dementia later in life. US scientists believe the brief drop in blood pressure that causes the……

Independent Walking in Older Adults for Brain Health

Source: https://www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers/clinical-trials/independent-walking-older-adults-brain-health


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Purpose: To test the use of mobile health devices in helping older adults independently walk to improve cognitive health.

Source: https://www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers/clinical-trials/independent-walking-older-adults-brain-health


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Purpose: To test the use of mobile health devices in helping older adults independently walk to improve cognitive health.

Monitoring health, wellness and fitness via wearable devices: Key Neurotech Patent #29

Source: http://sharpbrains.com/blog/2017/03/13/monitoring-health-wellness-and-fitness-via-wearable-devices-key-neurotech-patent-29/

— Illustrative image from US Patent No. 7,261,690.

Today we are sharing a fascinating 2007 patent assigned to Bodymedia. (As mentioned, we are featuring a foundational Pervasive Neurotech patent a day, from older to newer by issue date)

U.S. Patent No. 7,261,690: Apparatus for monitoring health, wellness and fitness.

  • Assignee(s): Bodymedia, Inc.
  • Inventor(s): Eric Teller, John M. Stivoric, Christopher D. Kasabach, Christopher D. Pacione, Joh…

Source: http://sharpbrains.com/blog/2017/03/13/monitoring-health-wellness-and-fitness-via-wearable-devices-key-neurotech-patent-29/

— Illustrative image from US Patent No. 7,261,690.

Today we are sharing a fascinating 2007 patent assigned to Bodymedia. (As mentioned, we are featuring a foundational Pervasive Neurotech patent a day, from older to newer by issue date)

U.S. Patent No. 7,261,690: Apparatus for monitoring health, wellness and fitness.

  • Assignee(s): Bodymedia, Inc.
  • Inventor(s): Eric Teller, John M. Stivoric, Christopher D. Kasabach, Christopher D. Pacione, Joh…

10 Foods and Their Impact on a Heart Healthy Diet – AARP

Source: http://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-2017/foods-causing-heart-disease-fd.html

Researchers say just 10 foods account for almost 50% of all deaths caused by
heart disease. More nuts, and less meat is key for a heart healthy diet….

Source: http://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-2017/foods-causing-heart-disease-fd.html

Researchers say just 10 foods account for almost 50% of all deaths caused by
heart disease. More nuts, and less meat is key for a heart healthy diet….

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