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- Software For The Human Brain - by Submitted on May 07, 2013 from Martin MakHow does the brain work and how does it makes sense of the world? The history of human intelligence can be seen as the brain’s search for ways of communicating effectively with itself and outside of itself. The simple line, drawn by the first humans on a river bank or on the cave wall for ...
Views: 2058(1 vote) - For Whole Brain Learning, Stop Labeling Your Brain - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2013 from Martin MakHow does our brain work? Is it divided into two distinct parts or is it the sum of more than 2 parts? In the late 1960’s, Professor Roger Sperry of California, who was awarded a Nobel prize for his research, informed the world of his findings into the brain’s most highly evolved area, the ...
Views: 1966(2 votes) - How You Perceive Yourself Affects How Well You Learn - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Martin MakIs it possible that your mental performance hinges on how you think people perceive you or how you perceive yourself? Professor Robert Rosenthal of Harvard University discovered many years ago how powerfully your perceptions of people can affect their behavior. The same principle applies to ...
Views: 1953 - Lasting Memories And How to Keep Your Brain In Shape - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Martin MakThere are those who say wisdom comes with age, but that wisdom comes with a price as well. Fine lines, white hairs and failing memory may be constant reminders that age is catching up with us. By taking note of a few tips, we can maintain our mental acuity even as the years take a toll on our ...
Views: 1797(7 votes) - How to Combat Brain Ageing - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2010 from Martin MakStudies have shown that regular exercise may not only improve thinking and memory in the elderly. It may help turn back the clock on brain ageing. Evidences in 2 new research studies have shown that regular aerobic exercise can be effective in this area. In one study, researchers found ...
Views: 1281 - How To Improve Memory Retention - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Martin MakImagine if you will, we are all robots designed for a specific task, and we are all controlled by a computer in our head. When we need to do more tasks, our owners could simply install a motherboard, chip or hard-disk to upgrade our memory and learning capabilities. But the human brain is ...
Views: 17461(6 votes) - Best Ways To Improve Memory - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Martin MakWhat is human memory? Simply stated, memory is the mental processes that are used to acquire, store, retain and later retrieve information. The information can be obtained from our 5 senses before they are processed by the brain. There are three major processes involved in memory, namely ...
Views: 3742(4 votes) - How You Can Naturally Acquire Information - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Martin MakAcquiring information by relating the information to your personal experience, requires more activity than just committing it to memory. Nevertheless, the activity is so much more pleasant and you remember better! You will probably not experience it as work. Listen to people who are skillful ...
Views: 1321(4 votes) - Learn How Your Brain Works to Prevent Information Overload - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Martin MakWhy do so many people suffer from information overload and so few people achieve information mastery? If you are interested to improve your mind, improve your memory, improve concentration and to remember tons of information, there are memory training methods and memory techniques that really ...
Views: 2176(1 vote) - How To Exercise Your Memory - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Martin MakIf you think that you can get smarter if you use your brains more often, you are partially correct. While exercising your memory or “using your brain” more often does not boost your IQ, it can help improve your memory. And a good solid memory is the cornerstone of mental intelligence and ...
Views: 1646(3 votes) - Daily Exercises To Improve Short Term Memory - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Martin MakThe key to improving short term memory is intention. Here are some tips and techniques to get you started. In any given situation, if you perceive the circumstance or information to be important and you intend to recall it later, you can then make your choice to focus on it, interact with it to ...
Views: 4881(4 votes) - Tips and Techniques to Improve Short Term Memory - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Martin MakIf you need to recall something that you learnt just a few seconds ago, to maybe 2 minutes ago, you are using your short term memory. Many factors affect your short term memory, also known as working memory. Understanding, or being aware of these factors can help you dramatically improve your ...
Views: 2736(1 vote) - Attain Brain Fitness with Brain Exercise - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Martin MakThe more you work your brain with brain exercises, the more likely you will stave off Alzheimer's disease and acquire brain fitness. Just a modest amount of mental stimulation or brain exercises can go a long way towards warding off Alzheimer's disease and attain brain fitness. This is the ...
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