Train your brain

Train your brain

Did you know that your brain also gets flabby with age? The good news: you can exercise your brain and strengthen your memory, attention, and maybe even your willpower!

Your body, all its functions and your immune system

are controlled and coordinated by your subconscious mind, and so your mind is basically the source of your health. Keeping your brain healthy - along with eating well and exercising - is an important part of your overall health.

The brain, like muscles, atrophies if unused and if used more gives you great result.

If exercised regularly (reading, interacting with others, puzzle solving, crosswords etc.) your chances of maintaining an enhanced zest for life will be greatly improved.

October 29, 2012 is World Stroke Day,

World Stroke Day - October 29 2012 

Tommorrow October 29, 2012 is World Stroke Day

Stroke is a condition in which blood flow to a part of the brain is disrupted, resulting in oxygen starvation, brain damage and loss of function.

"Over 40 percent of Indians have symptoms of

stroke, but they usually ignore them. The number of deaths and people disabled due to strokes is rising rapidly in India," It is the second leading cause of death for people above 60 years and fifth leading cause in those aged between 15-59.

It is of utmost importance to know how to recognize the symptoms of stroke and act fast….after having experiencing it twice very closely… I know what goes through so please read and share.

Watch out for tommorrow’s post on how to meet the challenges of stroke……..