Author: spiritualwrestlings
Cognitive: Discourse: Seven ‘Deeper Dive’ Questions To Ask
Cognition: Mental Performance Can Be Hurt By Even Mild Dehydration: Health News: NPR
“Was it hard to concentrate during that long meeting? Does the crossword seem a little tougher? You could be mildly dehydrated.A growing body of evidence finds that being just a little dehydrated is tied to a range of subtle effects — from mood changes to muddled thinking.” Click Mental Performance Can Be Hurt By Even…
Diet: Your Body Has A “Second Brain,” Here’s How It Impacts Your Health: Natural Cures
Travel: Canada: The 2018 World’s Best Cities in Canada | Travel + Leisure
“Last year, Travel + Leisure named Canada our Destination of the Year — and for good reason. With awe-inspiring national parks, unsung wine regions, and pristine coastlines, it offers an array of rural, outdoor-focused adventures. But the cities don’t disappoint, either. And when we asked T+L readers which ones stood out from the pack, they…
Truth: Some People Get It…
Some People Get It… There’s a vast difference between “always wanting to be right” and “never wanting to walk in ignorance or error.”
Reclaiming Words (Objects): Men And Women Are Objects
Reclaiming Words (Objects): Men And Women Are Objects We are “material things that can be seen and touched.” We are material things that can be appreciated for our respective skills, minds, beauty, ability, care, manifested virtues, contribution to society, aid to others, etc. We are “things external to the thinking mind or subject” of others,…
Cognition: Echo Chambers Amplify Confirmation Bias
Cognition: Echo Chambers Amplify Confirmation Bias ECHO CHAMBER Per Wikipedia, “[An echo chamber is] a metaphorical description of a situation in which beliefs are amplified or reinforced by communication and repetition inside of a closed system. By visiting an “echo chamber”, people are able to seek out information which reinforces their existing views, potentially as…
Cognition: Brain-derived Neurotrophic Factor: All You Need to Know About BDNF and Natural Ways to Increase It: Selfhacked
“Researchers now recognize that the brain continues to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life. Neurotrophins are chemicals that help to stimulate and control neurogenesis, BDNF being one of the most active (R).In the brain, BDNF is active in the hippocampus, cortex, and forebrain—areas vital to learning, memory, and higher thinking. Hence, BDNF…
Diet: From Zero to Macro: An Easy Guide to Measuring Macros: Paleo Hacks Blog
Calorie counting is out, and measuring your macros is in. But what are macros and why should you be measuring them at all?Calorie counting used to be the gold standard for weight management or for monitoring one’s food intake. But the calorie is no longer king – and that’s a good thing, since it was…
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