Daily Cup of Yoga

The blog site Daily Cup of Yoga has “tips, tools and wisdom on yoga, books and technology.” The articles share details for serious yogis to helpful information for people who just want to accept a little calmness into their day. The following are some of...

Brains of “Super Agers”

Scientists are beginning to understand why some elderly people keep sharp memories with brains that remain undamaged, even with advanced age. For what reason do some people have such resiliency? Researchers at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine are...

“Green” Settings Can Help Tired Brains

While recent research has shown that natural settings may help to soothe and refocus kids with attention deficit disorder, new data suggests that adults can also benefit from the restorative powers of nature.   Dr. Andrea Faber Taylor, a child environment and behavior...

How Pregnancy Changes the Brain

The notion of “pregnancy brain” and its symptoms such as memory loss and general “fogginess” has recently been discussed by Laura M. Glynn, a professor of psychology at Chapman University.  While much research has been done on the teenage and...

Physical Activity Exercises the Brain

The muscles in the body respond to exercise by making new mitochondria, the very small structures inside cells that provide the body with energy. Wondering if brain cells could do the same thing, J.Mark Davis, a physiologist at the University of South Carolina and his...

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