Sentences with phrase «of better brain functioning»

Because flavonoids may help to improve blood flow in the brain, there is also preliminary evidence to suggest the possibility of better brain functioning in some areas, including areas involving cognitive function.

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Study researchers suspect that exhausted people's brains may be forced to «go offline» and take a period of local sleep in shifts to continue to function throughout the day, so a good night's slumber may be the key to limiting these episodes.

According to David Randall, the author of Dreamland, even a short nap «primes our brains to function at a higher level, letting us come up with better ideas, find solutions to puzzles more quickly, identify patterns faster and recall information more accurately.»

Today's AI systems do their best to emulate the functioning of the human brain's neural networks, but they do this in a very limited way.

«How fast we work doesn't just depend on the difficulty of what we are working on; it also depends on how well our brain is functioning.

Our brains don't function very well when faced with an ever - increasing number of choices.

Among other functions, it is part of the brain's reflexive system and it is good at quickly generating emotions like fear and anger when we're presented with new, out of place, or scary stimuli.

The universe is 13.7 billion years old (cosmology: best estimate based on available data)- nothing to do with Atheism The earth is 4.5 billion years old (cosmology: best estimate based on available data)- nothing to do with Atheism Life emerged from non-life (Biogenesis theory... cause and process unknown)- nothing to do with Atheism Life spread and diversified through evolution (best available explanation)- nothing to do with Atheism Man evolved from common ape ancestor (evolution science)- nothing to do with Atheism Consciousness is an emergent property of the brain (neuroscience)- nothing to do with Atheism Emotions, memories and intelligence are functions of the brain (neuroscience)- nothing to do with Atheism Morals are emergent qualities of social animals (natural science)- nothing to do with Atheism

If Jahi is not — or, perhaps better, no longer — brain dead, this may be an unprecedented event, as there are no known cases of a properly diagnosed brain - dead patient experiencing restored neurological function.

Even those who demand their own sartorial freedom from symbolism would not hire a defense lawyer who wore pajamas (which would serve the practical function of covering the body as well as a suit) to court, or submit to an operation by a brain surgeon who wore a Dracula sweatshirt in his consulting room.

Is there a better, more productive way to diffuse the wrath of terrorists, a way that won't require the lives of thousands of troops, and the loss of limbs and brain function to hundreds of thousands of others?

@ steve, I could also get into some of the «higher brain functions» that lead scientists to better understand why we have compassion and such; however, I think that many people don't really give compassion or morals a lot of thought or care as to where they come from, they are simply a part of who we are as a species.

It is obvious to me that I altered my brain significantly after years of intense / deep prayer and meditation and that as a result of these contributory experiences I was a high - functioning schizophrenic for a good portion of my life — there were things going on in my biology which predisposed me to being a depressive and a high - functioning schizophrenic but engaging in intense / deep prayer and meditation was only exacerbating this problem by altering my state of consciousness which precipitated the psychotic symptoms and psychic phenomena which I experienced.

So for example, in my case and that of other persons whose minds dissociate when we engage in intense / deep spiritual practices like intense / deep prayer, meditation, fasting etc and we hear voices, hallucinate, see visions, experience thought insertions, automatic channelling just like a spirit medium as well as other psychic phenomena (clairvoyance etc), and the mind dissociation makes some persons mentally and emotionally unstable; our minds enter an altered state of consciousness just like those of the Buddhist monks but in our case the altered state of our brains results in psychotic and psychic symptoms being induced (interestingly, some persons who are ignorant of how the human brain functions chalk up these experiences to demonic attack)......... are these psychotic, psychic experiences which persons like myself experience a gift from God as well?

It seems my brain has been in an altered, dissociated state for a good while — as I stated earlier, I have been a high - functioning schizophrenic for a good portion of my life.

If we could but restore or bring about the normal functioning of brain cells and nerve tissues, as well as their own subsidiary chemical activity in such cases, then mental life would come flooding back in fullness and richness.

I use good fats which are an essential component of a child's diet required for healthy development and brain function.

Most of us grew up fearing the fat, but good fats are not only beneficial for your body, but they are also absolutely necessary for good health, especially brain health as the type of fat in coconuts has been shown to improve cognitive function and memory.

Dried coconut promotes brain function as some of the natural chemicals contained in the meat promote the production of neurotransmitters as well as myelin.

We always look for the health benefits of food for our physical well being and quite often neglect the food stuffs that our brains need to function at their optimum.

Cocoa powder is full of magnesium and antioxidants for better brain function and a host of other benefits.

Health benefits of this grain include better functioning of cardiovascular, digestive, brain and nervous systems.

They point to several studies that show that there is a lack of cholesterol in the brains of Alzheimer's patients which is so vital for several functions, and also note that other studies show this cholesterol deficiency in dementia and Parkinson's disease as well.

According to the University of Maryland Medical Center polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs)-- also known as omega - 3 fatty acids — play a crucial role in human brain function, as well as normal growth and development, with research showing that they can also reduce inflammation in addition to helping lower the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and arthritis.

Fortunately, this recipe has tons of coconut oil and coconut flakes that provide good medium chain triglyceride fats that help to balance blood sugar and improve hormones and brain function.

The brain and nervous system need a blend of saturated fat and omega 3 fatty acids as well as trace minerals, B vitamins and anti-oxidants in order to function well.

Bananas are one of the best fruit sources of vitamin B - 6, which plays an important role in proper brain function and the production of serotonin and dopamine, which elevates mood.

Figs are also one of the best foods for lowering your blood pressure thanks to their high magnesium and potassium content, and they are a rich source of anthocyanins, the antioxidants linked to healthier brain and heart function.

Red meat such as beef and lamb is a critical, natural source of iron and zinc, vitamin B12 and omega - 3 - essential nutrients needed to keep the body and brain functioning well.

They reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes, lead to better digestive health and improve brain function.

It's also a natural source of plant - based protein and boosts brain function as well as thyroid health!

Pastured eggs are a great source of protein: they are high in omega - 3s, as well as nutrients that support brain function.

Benefits of Training: • Discipline: Builds character that applies to every area of life, • Focus: Scientific studies show that karate training is good for the brain and helps with brain function, problem solving and quantitative reasoning skills.

The well - publicized lawsuits by former players against the N.F.L., the suicide of Junior Seau, a «Chicken Little - sky is falling» mentality by some prominent concussion experts and former athletes, some of whom suggest that the sport is simply too dangerous to be played at all at the youth level, and continuing research on the short - and long - term effects of concussion on cognitive function and brain health, have created a pretty toxic environment for the sport.

Harvard Professor John Ratey, MD Psychiatrist, shares advice on what types of exercise are the best for a child's health and for improving a child's brain function and development

Recent research suggests that the brains of good early readers use all four of the brain regions associated with each of these functions.

understanding of why added sugar isn't ideal for a school kid about to start their day of learning and the function of oats as a good fuel for brain power PLUS the taste acceptance of say a bowl of plain cheerios sweetened with a banana slices (which means the kids couldn't pick juice) is a lot to ask a 5 or 8 year old to accomplish in 5 days.

In addition, because it tests for verbal memory, the SAC can not identify athletes who may suffer measurable impairment of neurocognitive function (primarily visual working memory) on neurocognitive tests, as well as altered activation in neurophysiologic function on sophisticated brain imaging tests (fMRI), resulting from repeated sub-concussive blows to the head.

Although scientists have long suspected that RHI caused brain damage, especially in boxers, a 2010 study of high school football players by researchers at Purdue University [1,13] was the first to identify a completely unexpected and previously unknown category of players who, though they displayed no clinically - observable signs of concussion, were found to have measurable impairment of neurocognitive function (primarily visual working memory) on computerized neurocognitive tests, as well as altered activation in neurophysiologic function on sophisticated brain imaging tests (fMRI).

When she feels well connected to an adult around her, then the pre-frontal cortex (the part of the brain responsible for rational, reasonable behaviour) can function well.

When children need to re-connect with us they tend to ask in all sorts of «crazy» ways because when they don't feel good the part of the brain responsible for rational, reasonable behaviour isn't functioning well.

These four vitamins boost your baby from top to bottom, promoting healthy brain and nerve development, as well as proper functioning and development of the eyes, skin and immune system.

Babies who are exclusively breastfeed for 3 months have been known to develop better cognitive aftermaths because larger parts of their brains are developed, such as parts related to language, emotional function, and cognition.

Organic formula is composed of more polyunsaturated fatty acids and Omega - 3 fatty acids, which results in a better brain function, which results usually in a better mental development and reaction times.

«Eating something with complex carbs and protein gives your child's brain a constant, slow infusion of glucose for better brain function,» says Bravender.

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The downstairs brain is well developed at birth, so your child feels all of the strong emotions from the get - go, but managing those emotions is not a function of the lower brain.

Other research indicates that teenage marijuana use may adversely impact the developing brain: it has been linked to changes in neural structure and function, including lower IQ, as well as an increased risk of psychosis in vulnerable individuals.

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It may be that exercise boosts levels of brain - derived neurotrophic factor, a chemical released during exercise that is associated with better brain function in adults.