Brain Health

Question: What's a good resource for keeping up one's overall brain/mental health? I am a student in an occupation that requires that my brain be working in tip-top condition for a looonnnggg time. Does anyone know of a resource where I can find good information on brain health food, brain exercises, etc.???

Answer: Omega-3 fatty acids are supposedly good for the brain- found in nuts and fish. Brain exercises could include: crossword puzzles, sudoku, chess, logic puzzles, riddles, or math problems.

Question: What is brain health and brain fitness? What is brain health and brain fitness? What skills and techniques we require to keep our brain healthy?

Answer: First, let's review some of the functions of the brain: • The brain enables human beings to think and sends mes­sages to other body parts to help them work properly. • The brain gets sig­nals from all parts of the body telling it what is hap­pen­ing in each part. The brain also sends sig­nals to parts of the body to influ­ence what they do. • Inter­ac­tions among the senses, nerves, and brain make pos­si­ble the learn­ing that enables human beings to pre­dict, ana­lyze, and respond to changes in their environments. Like other parts of your body, your brain may lose some agility as you get older. It can deteriorate even more if you don’t take care of it. Science is unlocking many of the mysteries of the brain, but we don’t have all the answers yet. You can do everything “right� and still not prevent Alzheimer’s disease. What’s offered here is the best and most up-to-date information available so that you can make your own decisions about your health. →Stay physically active →Adopt a brain healthy diet →Remain socially active →Stay mentally active (To learn more refer to "alz" site below) One type of brain disorder is Alzheimer's: • Is a progressive and fatal brain disease. As many as 5.3 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer's destroys brain cells, causing memory loss and problems with thinking and behavior severe enough to affect work, lifelong hobbies or social life. Alzheimer’s gets worse over time, and it is fatal. Today it is the seventh-leading cause of death in the United States. (Learn more at alz site below) • Is the most common form of dementia, a general term for memory loss and other intellectual abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s disease accounts for 50 to 80 percent of dementia cases. Other types of dementia include vascular dementia, mixed dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies and frontotemporal dementia. The Top 5 Brain Health Foods ☺ 1) Wild Salmon wild salmon (not farm-raised) in particular is a true brain food: one of the best sources of Essential Fatty Acids (such as the all-important Omega-3), a rich source of high-quality non-land animal protein, low saturated fat, generally among the lowest amounts of contaminants (such as mercury) among seafood, and other health properties -- wild salmon can help do everything from improve your brain matter, your mood, your synaptic connections, your arteries, reduce your risk of stroke and Dementia and Alzheimer's and much more. 2) Cacao Beans This amazing, hedonistic bean is one of the world's longest-revered foods (think 'time of the Aztecs' old) and has in recent years been shown to be a veritable powerhouse of cognitive enhancement, mood and bliss-enhancement (thanks in part to the Theobromine in cacao), antioxidants, flavonoids, catechins and many other brain & body-enhancing elements. 3) Matcha (stone-ground Gyokuru green tea powder) If you're looking for a great way to get a veritable blast of antioxidants (not to mention EGCG, vitamins, minerals, etc.), boost your brain with Zen-like concentration and physical benefits, it's hard to beat Matcha. And you can't get that with a tea bag. 4) Acai berries & Blueberries (tie) Acai...a berry that possesses not only all of the antioxidant, vitamin and brain benefits of other purple berries such as blueberries and blackberries but also (oddly, for a berry) contains Essential Fatty Acids like Omega-3's like salmon, and and is even high in protein. 5) Coffee beans ------------ Want to keep your brain in shape? Work it: 50 ways to do this is at the following site: http://www.aarp.org/health/brain-health/info-08-2008/noodle_boosters.html The term brain fitness reflects a hypothesis that cognitive abilities can be maintained or improved by exercising the brain, in analogy to the way physical fitness is improved by exercising the body. Although there is strong evidence that aspects of brain structure remain plastic throughout life, and that high levels of mental activity are associated with reduced risks of age-related dementia, scientific support for the concept of "brain fitness" is limited.

Question: is there a natural product that can help with your overall brain health ? especially neurotransmitters? is there a product that can help with your overall brain health? targeting at neurotransmitter? intellegence? is there such a product that is approved by fda? availability at natural or some stores at your convience ? in canada? transmitter,and intellegence booster

Answer: intellegence booster, hhmm like a dictionary, read it and maybe u can find more INTELLIGENCE.

Question: Are amino acids necessary for good brain health? I know that the brain produces some of theese amion acids , but where do we get the others from. Should we all be taking supplements for the non present amino aciss?

Answer: I wouldn't think so if you are eating healthy, like getting enough fruits, vegetables and meat (if you are not vegetarian.) All cells produce amino acids when necessary; they get the nutrients they need from the food you eat. So, I'm assuming amino acids are necessary for good brain health. Just make sure you eat right, and it should be okay. Your body will produce them naturally.

Question: What are the "ten rules of good brain health?"? If you could also link the website to where you got your information from that would be great. Thanks!

Answer: Exercise is essential to maintaining and improving mental functions. Keep your mind active with work, volunteering, and continued learning Maintain connections with friends and family. Manage your stress levels Get enough sleep Quit smoking if you have the habit. Drink alcohol only in moderation. Protect your head when cycling, playing sport. Eating healthy food like fish and fresh vegetables. Control weight and keep fit as the heavier you are, the more likely you are to develop premature furring up of the arteries supplying the brain Have regular cholesterol and blood pressure checks

Question: Is it true Ecstasy begins to really take a tole on your brain/health after 7 pills? right yes i know it's illegal. i've heard it burns holes in your brain. but i heard somewhere after 7 pills is when it's enough damage to actually affect your life.

Answer: All of them have some sort of effect, not just the ones after 7. But they are not as bad for you as most people think, but still they are bad.

Question: What are some good multivitamins/minerals to take to supplement a health brain? What about for days when you have to take tests where you need a boost of brain power/concentration? **Healthy brain

Answer: There are no pills that work that fast. If you take Vitamin E and all the B-vitamins for a few months you might get increased cognition and memory but studies have shown that even this is minimal.

Question: Blackmores Brain health, Concentrated fish oil. Are the ingredients in these capsules natural? You dont need a prescription to buy these. They are on the shelf.

Answer: Hello, I’m a Blackmores naturopath. Our Omega Brain product contains fish oil only, which is obtained from the flesh of the fish. In Omega Brain, we use only smaller, younger fish such as anchovies and sardines. There are no artificial or synthetic ingredients in the capsule at all. In fact, Blackmores aims to use only the most natural form of ingredients in all of our products. If you would like any more info on our products, you can contact our free naturopathic advisory service on 1800 803 760.

Question: What kind of drink that can influence our brain or health? like soda can influence us a headache or something? or chocolate milk that can boost our brain power? how about guava juice, orange juice and etc. ? the positive and the negative, please? anything, but not alcohol or beer.

Answer: I heard a new study suggests apple juice makes ya smarter. (( Beer brings on my hay fever allergies.) It make a persons nose stuffy.)) Choclate milk boosts mood as well. Orange juice turns on your bodys mechansim of telling you when your full right away so you don't overeat. Caffienated beverages do in fact boost your focus, but they also make ya shaky and hypertensive. All soda diet er not has acid it would do to drink with straws so as to not eat your teeth away as much. Green and white tea, especially green boost your immune system. Tea with echinacia does as well. That weight loss tea suppresses your hunger. the name escapes me right now. anyway theres a few.

Question: How healthy is it really for brain and health to give plasma? why so for this? how does one feel after? what if they do this every 10 days? what does it deplete body of? how to replace it? please exlain thansk for your answers!

Answer: Plasma is the liquid the red blood cells "float" in. You can often see it in some small scratches or cuts for it is a yellowish liquid that dried hard, semi clear and then browns to make a scab. Sometimes red blood cells are in it as well causing the browning even faster. When you give plasma, you also give a lot of blood, however, the plasma place spins the bags of blood separating the plasma from the red blood cells. They "drain" off the yellowish liquid, leaving all the red blood cells behind and then put the red cells back into your body via the same needle and hook up used to extract the blood/plasma in the first place. You remain seated and hooked up the the needle, tubes and related equipment because of this. Usually they require at last 2 weeks (14 days) between visits and they DO keep records. However, if a place allows 10 days, go for it. The body makes new plasma as needed, this is why the wait of at least 2 weeks. A very few number of people have felt light headed or faint feeling after giving. They often have you set there for a lil while longer and may offer cookies and juice. The health risks in giving plasma are almost nothing. The blood is checked and re-checked to your ID before being put back in you. Some places also do a blood check on YOU to make sure you have nothing that can be passed on as well. It is a noble thing to do. It is not hard nor really painful, but it can be slightly uncomfortable getting the needle stuck in your arm 2 times a month. I did it for a long time and am thinking of doing it again. Check in your area at the plasma centers for some can pay rather well for your services and your plasma. Bob - Tucson

Question: brain health? things to do for optimal brain and cognitive function? I want to be able to read fast, analyze faster, improve my memory, so on and so forth. anyone know any things to do (or supplements to take)? anyone tried something and seen noticeable results? thanks!

Answer: Pills never worked for me. Mental games, tests, and teasers never works either. The one thing that has worked is Holosync Cds from the Centerpointe Research Institute www.centerpointe.com/holosync/ I don't freak out the way I use to. My memory is getting better. And I am amazed everyday by my analytical skills. The main reason I joined Yahoo! Answers is because I can now answer questions quickly and thoughtfully at the same time and I needed to release my new found skill somewhere.

Question: Where can I find Citicoline as a dietary supplement for brain health?

Answer: Are you sure that you don't mean "Choline" instead? You can find choline in any health food store.

Question: Is emotional intelligence a better indicator of brain health than IQ?

Answer: No....Ideally it would be a balance of the 2. IQ tests are flawed

Question: how healthy is it really for brain and health to give plasma? why so for this? how does one feel after? what if they do this every 10 days? what does it deplete body of? how to replace it? please exlain thansk for your answers!

Answer: it sucks your life out of you

Question: Is using Vicks under my nose, 4 times a night for 5+ years, bad for my brain/health? My boyfriend said that last night I applied Vicks Vapor Rub 7 times underneath my nose.. he actually counted but normally it's just 4. I don't have a cold, I don't really know why I use it.. I guess it just helps me sleep.

Answer: Are you getting up in the night to reapply it? How are you putting it on 4 times? It sounds like you are either addicted to the vapor rub (if that is possible) or have formed a habit or compulsion to put the stuff on. You should try to ween yourself off the stuff. I don't know if it will cause brain issues, but it can't be good. Especially since you aren't even sick/don't even need it.

Question: which is safest for health & brain, fighting in the UFC or being a professional boxer. why? I,m going to have to put this to a vote since so many good pts. are made. well researched to all.

Answer: UFC is safer. boxing has the 10 second count. in boxing they always go for a knockout, in UFC they can be submitted instead.