Sentences with phrase «physical health of the brain»

I am someone who has had his share of unhappiness over the years and my life experiences have led me to the conclusion that happiness is entirely based on the physical health of the brain.

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«Chronic stress and overexposure to cortisol — which increases sugars in your bloodstream, alters your immune system responses, suppresses your digestive and reproductive systems, and communicates with that part of your brain that controls mood, motivation and fear — puts you at risk for mental health problems like anxiety and depression, and a whole host of physical health issues,» writes Levy.

There is now decades of research backed by organizations like the US federal agency the National Institutes of Health that have linked regular meditation to physical changes in the brain.

Agree mankind brain is his computer and in order for this computer to work it requires all the other working physical systems and senses... this computer is programed as to when it should stop working naturally but man shortened the life of that time given by destroying their health or risking their physical body into physical harm...

Certainly, since these faculties of the soul are dependent upon the health of the physical brain, and the brain is dying as a result of being part of the physical body, our imagination, memory, reason, and emotions are not used to their full capabilities.

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.

The Mindful Brain: Reflection and Attunement in the Cultivation of Well - Being explores the nature of mindful awareness as a process that harnesses the social circuitry of the brain as it promotes mental, physical, and relational heBrain: Reflection and Attunement in the Cultivation of Well - Being explores the nature of mindful awareness as a process that harnesses the social circuitry of the brain as it promotes mental, physical, and relational hebrain as it promotes mental, physical, and relational health.

Studies have shown that kids who are left to cry have changes in their brains consistent with emotional and / or physical neglect and some even show signs of mental health deterioration later in life.

Speakers for The May 7 Concussion Conference include nationally known experts and panels of local concussion professionals comprised of pediatricians, physical therapists, neuropsychologists, and advocates of brain injury prevention and athletic training education: Dr. Tricia McDonough - Ryan, Dr. Thomas Trojian, Katherine Snedaker MSW, Dr. David Wang, Dr. Mike Lee and the team of experts from Gaylord Center for Concussion Care, Representative from CATA; Deb Shulansky from Brain Injury Alliance of CT (BIAC); Brain Injury attorney and BIAC Board member Paul A. Slager; Charlie Wund, Founder & President Agency for Student Health Research; and Dr. Karissa Niehoff, The Executive Director at CT Association of Schools and CT Interscholastic Athletic Confebrain injury prevention and athletic training education: Dr. Tricia McDonough - Ryan, Dr. Thomas Trojian, Katherine Snedaker MSW, Dr. David Wang, Dr. Mike Lee and the team of experts from Gaylord Center for Concussion Care, Representative from CATA; Deb Shulansky from Brain Injury Alliance of CT (BIAC); Brain Injury attorney and BIAC Board member Paul A. Slager; Charlie Wund, Founder & President Agency for Student Health Research; and Dr. Karissa Niehoff, The Executive Director at CT Association of Schools and CT Interscholastic Athletic ConfeBrain Injury Alliance of CT (BIAC); Brain Injury attorney and BIAC Board member Paul A. Slager; Charlie Wund, Founder & President Agency for Student Health Research; and Dr. Karissa Niehoff, The Executive Director at CT Association of Schools and CT Interscholastic Athletic ConfeBrain Injury attorney and BIAC Board member Paul A. Slager; Charlie Wund, Founder & President Agency for Student Health Research; and Dr. Karissa Niehoff, The Executive Director at CT Association of Schools and CT Interscholastic Athletic Conference

Research has shown this disruption has an affect that is vast and varied — including changing your choice of partner, your psychological state, your brain development and your overall physical health.

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 alPhysical 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 alphysical 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 alphysical 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 alphysical punishment can cause alterations in the dopaminergic regions associated with vulnerability to the abuse of drugs and alcohol.37

Multiple brain structures and processes are involved in the process of attachment, the foundation of optimal mental and physical health.

A study of older adults at increased risk for Alzheimer's disease shows that moderate physical activity may protect brain health and stave off shrinkage of the hippocampus - the brain region responsible for memory and spatial orientation that is attacked first in Alzheimer's disease.

Data on the intensities of physical activity were then statistically analyzed to determine how they corresponded with glucose metabolism — a measure of neuronal health and activity — in areas of the brain known to have depressed glucose metabolism in people with Alzheimer's disease.

«There is a tendency to think of depression as a purely «psychological» or»em otional» issue, but it also has physical effects and changes in inflammatory and immune markers have been reported in depressed people,» commented Scott Patten, MD, PhD, the O'Brien Institute for Public Health, Hotchkiss Brain Institute and Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research and Education, Cumming School of Medicine.

Of the growing body of research concerning lifestyle and brain health, and also the possibility of reduced risk of Alzheimer's and other dementias, perhaps the strongest and most consistent evidence exists for regular physical activitOf the growing body of research concerning lifestyle and brain health, and also the possibility of reduced risk of Alzheimer's and other dementias, perhaps the strongest and most consistent evidence exists for regular physical activitof research concerning lifestyle and brain health, and also the possibility of reduced risk of Alzheimer's and other dementias, perhaps the strongest and most consistent evidence exists for regular physical activitof reduced risk of Alzheimer's and other dementias, perhaps the strongest and most consistent evidence exists for regular physical activitof Alzheimer's and other dementias, perhaps the strongest and most consistent evidence exists for regular physical activity.

By mapping how the brain generates and processes emotions, they hope to discover ways people might use the power of their own minds to overcome the crippling impact of fear or depression, and maybe even improve their physical health as well.

The researchers point out that high school sports offer clear benefits of physical fitness on cardiovascular health, and some studies also have suggested a possible protective effect against later degenerative brain illness.

Therefore, starting an exercise program, regardless of one's age, can not only contribute to the more obvious physical health factors, but may also contribute to memory performance and brain function,» explained corresponding author Scott Hayes, PhD, assistant professor of psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine and the Associate Director of the Neuroimaging Research for Veterans Center at the VA Boston Healthcare System.

In this new study, subjects were first screened for mental and physical health and then underwent MRI spectroscopy scans designed to detect the concentration of neural compounds in specific regions of their brain.

«Our daily lifestyle physical activities are supportive of brain health, and adults of all ages should continue to try and increase lifestyle physical activity to gain these benefits,» Halloway said.

According to Dr. Charles Hillman, professor of kinesiology and community health at the University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign and lead author on this issue of Monographs, «these results point to the important potential of approaches focusing on physical activity for strengthening children's brain health and educational attainment.

It contributes to a variety of functions in both sexes, including physical growth and strength, brain function, bone density and cardiovascular health.

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 perfPhysical 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 perfphysical 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 perfphysical activity is actually related to decreased academic performance.

Our study, along with prior studies, supports the notion that «cognitive reserve» resulting from early - life and lifelong education and cognitive stimulation may be a potent strategy for the primary prevention of dementia in both high - and low - income countries around the world.21 However, it should be noted that the relationships among education, brain biology, and cognitive function are complex and likely multidirectional; for instance, a number of recent population - based studies have shown genetic links with level of educational attainment, 22,23 and with the risk for cognitive decline in later life.24 Higher levels of educational attainment are also associated with health behaviors (eg, physical activity, diet, and smoking), more cognitively - complex occupations, and better access to health care, all of which may play a role in decreasing lifetime dementia risk.

Research has shown that this is because ACEs may increase a child's risk for toxic levels of stress, which in turn may impair brain development, behavior, and overall physical and mental health.

Children's Specialized Hospital is the nation's leading provider of inpatient and outpatient care for children from birth to 21 years of age facing special health challenges — from chronic illnesses and complex physical disabilities like brain and spinal cord injuries, to developmental and behavioral issues like autism and mental health.

The researchers said that the association between physical fitness and development of dementia in the study may not be causal, albeit many studies have linked physical exercise and brain health.

Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, UBC; Director, Perception - Action Lab, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health

Varying Your Activities — Most of us know the importance of physical activities and we are already physically active, which is very important for brain health.

Some of these conditions are physical stressors — such as a course of antibiotics or an inflammatory bowel disease like Crohn's — but others have more to do with your brain and mental health.

At a basic level, the physical stress of the activity triggers the release of a protein called BDNF, or brain - derived neurotrophic factor, a growth factor that supports the health of neurons and plays a role in mental processing and memory.

The truth: Good old physical exercise is still a better method to increase your brain health than any type of mental exercise available, according to numerous studies.

«In addition to physical benefits, there are significant emotional and mental health benefits of this type of training, positively contributing to your muscle, heart, and brain health.»

Numerous studies have proven its safety and effectiveness in the treatment of brain disorders while providing a wide range of benefits such as increased motivation and better physical and mental health.

These success stories underscore the many benefits of regular physical activity, including lower risk of heart failure, lower blood pressure and better brain health.

Higher levels of physical activity as a child and young person paves the way for good brain health as an adult and lowers the future risk of dementia.

Try to incorporate just 30 minutes a day of moderate physical exercise — such as walking — for a significant impact on your brain health.

Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs)-- Essential to Brain Health Decades of study and countless books have gone into exploring Omega - 3 and the role it plays in our physical and mental hHealth Decades of study and countless books have gone into exploring Omega - 3 and the role it plays in our physical and mental healthhealth.

In addition, the line of communication between your gut and your brain is a two - way street and a path that scientists have identified as being critical for physical, mental, and emotional health.

The work of nutritional psychiatry, a new and growing field, shows that food and nutrients have a direct impact on the first 4 groups: brain and neurotransmitters, on endocrinology and hormones and on physical health (and thereby physical attractiveness too):

«Our study is one of the largest to examine the relationship between physical activity and cognitive decline, and the results strongly support the notion that staying active maintains brain health.»

I believe that what we eat has a lot to do with the health of our brains, though of course mental illness (like physical illness) has multifactorial causes, and by no means should we diminish the importance of addressing all the causes in each individual.

Decades of textbook teaching could be overturned by discovery... Scientists have discovered a previously unknown link between the brain and the immune system that could help explain links between poor physical health and brain disorders including Alzheimer's and depression.

Several new studies in the last month have now built stronger links between our levels of physical activity and the health of our most important body part, the brain.

While anxiety and depression are characterized as mental health disorders rather than physiological illnesses, this really is a distinction without a difference as the functioning of the brain is a direct consequence of biochemical reactions that are no less dependent on physical aspects of our bodies, than our hearts and lungs are.

The benefits of exercise go way beyond the physical, says Dianna Purvis Jaffin of the Brain Performance Institute at the Center for Brain Health in Dallas.

In fact meditation is scientifically proven to result in an abundance of important mental and physical health benefits such as increased grey matter concentration levels in the brain, decision making capabilities, the ability to work under extreme stress and pressure, decreased dependency on physical stimulants such as drugs or alcohol and many, many more.

A group of researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign reported in the Journal of Physical Activity & Health, for example, that people have significantly superior brain function after a mindful movement practice like Pilates compared to aerobic exercise.

After battling tears through a series of straightforward health and lifestyle - related questions and a brief physical examination, the doctor gave me information on a nearby lab and instructed me to make appointments for a Polysomnogram and Multiple Sleep Latency Test or MSLT, the most effective methods for diagnosing narcolepsy while simultaneously ruling out other more common disorders like insomnia and sleep apnea.While I slept, what seemed like tons of tiny electrodes monitored my brain waves, eye movement, heart rate and muscle activity.