Sentences with phrase «brain performance by»

Since stress and exhaustion are two factors that can greatly decrease cognitive ability, it makes sense that adaptogens may improve brain performance by balancing the body and reducing stress.

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There's no shortage of advice out there claiming to make you better, but mindfulness meditation is the rare, research - proven technique that boosts your performance by physically altering your brain.

But while those suffering severe memory problems are obviously the first contenders for treatment with devices of this type, Science Alert also notes that these findings are part of a more general push toward performance - boosting brain implants that may soon be used by the healthy as well as the impaired.

Real chocolate (cacao) actually enhances your mental performance and gives you a mood lift by increasing dopamine in the brain.

Some of the medical studies I used as a reference are: Caloric restriction and intermittent fasting: Two potential diets for successful brain aging and Dietary Factors, Hormesis and Health, found on the US National Library of Medicine Site, Cardioprotection by Intermittent Fasting in Rats on the American Heart Association Site and Effect of Ramadan intermittent fasting on aerobic and anaerobic performance and perception of fatigue in male elite judo athletes from the Journal of Strength and conditioning research.

Following a season of grueling practices and hard - fought games, football and ice hockey players who had no outward sign of head trauma showed worrisome changes in brain structure and cognitive performance that weren't shared by athletes who competed in varsity sports such as track, crew and cross-country skiing, according to a report published Wednesday in the journal Neurology.

Physical punishment is associated with a range of mental health problems in children, youth and adults, including depression, unhappiness, anxiety, feelings of hopelessness, use of drugs and alcohol, and general psychological maladjustment.26 — 29 These relationships may be mediated by disruptions in parent — child attachment resulting from pain inflicted by a caregiver, 30,31 by increased levels of cortisol32 or by chemical disruption of the brain's mechanism for regulating stress.33 Researchers are also finding that physical punishment is linked to slower cognitive development and adversely affects academic achievement.34 These findings come from large longitudinal studies that control for a wide range of potential confounders.35 Intriguing results are now emerging from neuroimaging studies, which suggest that physical punishment may reduce the volume of the brain's grey matter in areas associated with performance on the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, third edition (WAIS - III).36 In addition, physical punishment can cause alterations in the dopaminergic regions associated with vulnerability to the abuse of drugs and alcohol.37

«By providing higher resolution views of the human brain, this technology can improve clinical practices and could lead to high performance brain machine interfaces,» Gilja said.

Graybiel suspected the rats» habitual behavior was maintained by an area in the front part of the brain known as the infralimbic (IL) cortex, believed to be involved in memory retrieval and habit performance.

ELECTRICAL shocks that simulate the patterns seen in the brain when you are learning have enhanced human memory for the first time, boosting performance on tests by up to 30 per cent.

The brain areas that showed greater activation on warmer days were regions typically activated by MS patients during task performance: the frontal, dorsolateral, prefrontal and parietal cortex.

«There are no other cognitive training programs, or «brain games», that have been demonstrated by published, peer - reviewed studies to enhance driving performance,» says Jerri Edwards of the University of South Florida in Tampa, a co-leader of the study.

Our brains generate the same reward signals when we conquer any challenge, big or small, so I take on smaller challenges outside of work.2 My daily physical workouts are diverse — running, yoga, Pilates, strength training — and I progress by focusing on today's form and peak performance.

Previous research conducted by other scientists suggests that beetroot juice can improve oxygen flow to the aging brain and possibly improve cognitive performance.

A neuroscience team led by Claus Hilgetag of Boston University's School of Medicine reported in September that temporarily knocking out one - half of the brain can boost the performance of the other half.

These were the findings of a large - scale study by a research team at the University of Basel that focused on determining the gender - dependent relationship between emotions, memory performance and brain activity.

Research by the University of Kent into the effects of brain stimulation on athletes» performance has demonstrated that it is an effective way to improve endurance.

Research led by the University of Kent shows stimulation of the brain impacts on endurance exercise performance by decreasing perception of effort.

Scholarly articles published by over 20 researchers in Monographs, titled «The Relation of Childhood Physical Activity to Brain Health, Cognition and Scholastic Achievement» indicate that while physical activity in schools has diminished in part because of a growing emphasis on student performance and academic testing, decreased physical activity is actually related to decreased academic performance.

By monitoring the participants» brain activity as they were presented with incentives and then performed a skilled movement task, the researchers found that performance is influenced by a brain area called the ventral striatuBy monitoring the participants» brain activity as they were presented with incentives and then performed a skilled movement task, the researchers found that performance is influenced by a brain area called the ventral striatuby a brain area called the ventral striatum.

Since the brain network is formed by genetics and experiences, it is possible to predict one's age, personality, or performance in cognitive functions from functional connectivity patterns in their brain network.

«By understanding how we naturally use eye movements to compensate for declining areas of the brain, we could tap into this strategy as an intervention to boost memory performance among healthy older adults and adults with memory disorders,» says Dr. Ryan.

Thank you for submitting your article «High performance communication by people with ALS using an intracortical brain - computer interface» for consideration by eLife.

Importantly, cognitive performance in AD mouse models was improved when interneuron - dependent oscillatory brain activity was enhanced by restoration of Nav1.1 levels in endogenous inhibitory interneurons.

A recent article by Kessler Foundation researchers describes Actual Reality ™ as a new tool for assessing performance of activities of everyday life (ADL) in people with traumatic brain injury (TBI).

He revolutionized the assessment of brain function by harnessing the power of computerized cognitive testing, and is now the chief scientific officer at Cambridge Brain Sciences — a platform for tracking and optimizing cognitive performbrain function by harnessing the power of computerized cognitive testing, and is now the chief scientific officer at Cambridge Brain Sciences — a platform for tracking and optimizing cognitive performBrain Sciences — a platform for tracking and optimizing cognitive performance.

It was of interest to explore to what extent differences in behavioral performance between both mouse lines is reflected by differences in AD - like brain pathology.

And Pandarinath, Nuyujukian et al.'s Research Article, «High performance communication by people with paralysis using an intracortical brain - computer interface», was covered in:

My grade: B - By the end of a month, my «brain performance index» score rose 6 percent — not amazing in the Lumosity world, but respectable.

«You'll discover how to improve your overall health and longevity by making small changes to your everyday routines and employing some innovative «biohacks» to improve brain function, longevity, and performance.»

The main study results were that the 2 substances combined improve cognitive performance in terms of working memory and sustained attention by increasing brain activity efficiency in the brain regions responsible for these 2 functions.

Technically, while «smart drugs» typically refer to any pharmaceutical (or nutritional substance) that increase brain performance, nootropics must fulfill five criteria defined by the man who coined the term, Dr. Corneliu E. Giurgea:

Another way caffeine seems to improve performance during high - intensity exercise is by blocking adenosine receptors in the brain that promote relaxation.

All athletes can improve the brain for better performance by stimulating the full spectrum of aerobic muscle fibers — the bulk of muscle in the human body.

Your molecular clock is ticking faster 22.11.2009 High vitamin D level lengthens life expectancy of elderly Dutch 21.11.2009 Constant fight against appetite reduces life expectancy 09.11.2009 Stress reduces life expectancy at molecular level 07.11.2009 Animal study: melatonin extends lifespan 25.10.2009 Fish fatty acids reduce age - related physical performance decline 24.10.2009 Old muscles weaker, but tire less quickly than young ones 23.10.2009 How creatine lengthens your lifespan 20.10.2009 Melatonin keeps brain cells young 03.10.2009 Long marriage adds years to your life 18.09.2009 Drink three cups of tea a day and add five years to your life 11.09.2009 Life extending bacteria found in gut of Chinese centenarians 08.08.2009 Your initials determine how old you get 30.07.2009 Lecithin anti-aging supplement keeps hearing sharp 18.06.2009 Live ten years longer with just one multivitamin pill per day 06.06.2009 Life - extending effect of virgin olive oil shown in fat rats 22.05.2009 Daily dose of Echinacea lengthens life expectancy 24.04.2009 The less you sit, the older you'll get 21.04.2009 Animal study: nori contains life prolonging substance 06.04.2009 Vegetarianism is healthy, but not because of lack of animal protein 27.03.2009 Meditation lengthens lifespan 20.02.2009 Live longer with healthy fats 30.12.2008 Vitamin D delays aging at genetic level 28.12.2008 Physical exercise delays molecular aging by ten years 25.12.2008 How a low - carb diet helps against aging 23.12.2008 Vitamin D extends your life expectancy 22.12.2008 Too much growth hormone reduces life expectancy 07.11.2008 S - Words extend lifespan of writers and psychologists 11.10.2008 Creatine extends lifespan of mice 08.10.2008 Slim - waisted rats live longer 23.09.2008 Gingko lengthens rats» lifespan 12.09.2008 Strong men live longer 31.08.2008 Male orgasm prolongs life 23.08.2008 Ginkgo prolongs life 17.08.2008 Ginkgo protects the elderly against the first signs of Alzheimer's 16.08.2008

Sleep Smarter is a fun and entertaining look at how sleep impacts your body, brain, and performance, and it's jam - packed with real world tools to help you recharge your life by revolutionizing your sleep.»

Onnit started out making supplements to improve brain function and physical performance, but later began selling exercise equipment and fitness education based on techniques used by the earliest generations of strongmen (and women).

So, brain performance & function (cognition) is strongly influenced by the amount of Omega - 3 in your diet.

What gives the movie its sting is found in the performance by John Leguizamo as Michael, the hapless husband who gets the ball rolling by referring his friends to 16 - year - old Shirley, an honours student with a bad case of obsessive - compulsive disorder and the brains to see a quick way to save for college tuition.

The two leads are wonderful, especially Ronan, but there are also some cherishable supporting performances, notably from Anne - Marie Duff as Edward's artist mother, brain - damaged since being clonked on the head by the open door of a moving train.

style parody, it hits with some well - written gags and solid performances from Martin, the wonderful Kathleen Turner, David Warner and a vulnerable vocal turn by Sissy Spacek as the brain.

Hell, Still Alice — the absolutely shattering film that features Julianne Moore's career - best performance as a woman struggling to maintain her dignity as Alzheimer's deteriorates her brain — was directed by two men!

There are extra portions on «Brain Damage», which features a complete solo acoustic performance by Roger Waters, which is amazing.

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN INANIMATE OBJECT The beaver, «The Beaver» Medusa the car, «Bellflower» The cupcakes, «Bridesmaids» Cap's shield, «Captain America: The First Avenger» Gwyneth Paltrow's exposed brain, «Contagion» Ryan Gosling's jacket, «Drive» Ryan Reynolds, «Green Lantern» Colin Farrell's toupee, «Horrible Bosses» The axe that doesn't really look like the number seven, which a student uses to try to kill another student, «An Invisible Sign» Robert the tire, «Rubber» The chamber, «Source Code» The hatch, «Take Shelter» Adam, «Real Steel»

T - Bone Burnett's new songs and adaptations of classics bore into your brain and refuse to let go, but the real power comes from the performance of Oscar Isaac; Llewyn Davis is a man who is haunted by the death of his partner but refuses to let that define his interactions with the world.

There are good supporting performances, particularly by Axel Milberg as her husband, Heinrich Blucher, and particularly in a scene where he has a brain aneurysm; it's one of the most effective renditions of sudden, overwhelming pain I've seen on film.

In short, Vincent (played by Matthias Schoenaerts in a performance that switches between brooding silence and action - thriller heroics) is a numbed - out, fuzz - brained mess — albeit a very, very good - looking one.

With great performances by Paul Dano as the young Wilson and John Cusack as the aged version, the film flawlessly moves back and forth between decades without losing its audience and it really makes you feel like you are there watching the creation of the legendary music come out of his brain.

That critique comes to the fore in a brilliant, Buñuelian performance - art sequence that will lodge itself in your brain for days, built around a terrifying turn by Terry Notary, whose animal / creature motion - capture work you may have seen in «Kong: Skull Island» and the recent «Planet of the Apes» movies.

By rejecting persistent nutrition myths and starting the day with a healthy meal, teachers can improve their own performance while modeling brain - friendly habits for their students.