friend.

A real friend is someone who walks in when the rest of the world walks out"...but nowadays it's really hard to find these kind of people.did u ever find 1? could u be dat 1 for me?

simple techniques that will help flex your brain muscles

• Question your assumptions. Give conventional wisdom a nudge and re-think your environment. Consider an everyday product and list everything you know to be absolutely true about the product. Now go back and question every assumption. Tony Basche did just that when he stopped assuming locks had numbers and invented the Wordlock—he won $25,000 plus royalties in a Staples contest for his innovation.
• Laugh. Watching Comedy Central may give your creative thinking a boost. Studies show that people are better at solving exercises designed to measure creative thinking immediately after exposure to comedy. Subjects said they felt more alert, active, interested and excited after watching comedy. But there's a caveat: Humor can be distracting and can decrease performance on non-creative tasks.
• Limit TV. When you watch television, your brain goes into neutral. In one study, people watching television had increased alpha brain waves—their brains were in a passive state, as if they were just sitting in the dark. No wonder TV watching has been tied to low achievement.
• Think beans for breakfast. Eating the right morning meal can have a big impact on brainpower. Kids who have fizzy drinks and sugary snacks for breakfast perform poorly on tests of memory and attention. You can get the biggest brain boost from—believe it or not—beans. High-protein beans up cognitive test scores by a wide margin.
• Exercise. Physical activity is as much a workout for your brain as for your body. Exercise actually stimulates growth in brain cells. Schoolchildren who exercise three or four times a week get higher than average exam scores. Senior citizens who walk regularly perform better on memory tests than their sedentary peers. In fact, as they age, walkers show far less cognitive decline than that of non-walkers.
• Master eloquence. Verbal charm is a powerful tool—it can get you that job you are seeking or that date you are after. Each day, prepare flashcards with a few new words and review them at least four times a day. Content yourself with fewer than eight new words per day; more than that could inhibit retention. At the end of the year, you will have increased your vocabulary by 2,000 words!
• Get your nutrients. Unlike muscles, the brain cannot store energy; it must be constantly replenished with nutrients. Studies show that a diet rich in antioxidants and vitamins boosts memory and cognition. The best way to meet needs is by eating a variety of foods. In fact, healthy individuals who eat a balanced diet rarely need supplements. So load up on foods like nuts, whole grains, vegetables, fruits and fish.
• Play with your brain. Learn a new language, master a new hobby or engage in friendly debate. Playing with your brain stimulates blood flow and strengthens the connections (synapses) between nerve cells in the brain. Read challenging books, do puzzles—and whatever you do, use your other hand to comb your hair or brush your teeth.

FROM : http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/pto-4053.html

Here’s how to protect and nourish your brain – and boost your memory..

Active body, active mind

Chief executive of the Alzheimer’s Society Neil Hunt, says: “There are many ways that you can keep your brain healthy and enjoy a high quality of life.

“A healthy heart means a healthy brain so it’s important to take regular exercise and eat well.

“Social activity has also been linked to your overall wellbeing, so combining activities with meeting others, or learning something new, is a great way to feel young and stay fit.”

Exercise: Go to the gym, play tennis, go dancing. Any aerobic activity lasting for at least 30 minutes five times a week will ensure a healthy heart and help lower your risk of dementia. Even a modest amount of walking has been shown to reduce your risk by 30 per cent, says Neil.

Stay slim: Obesity doubles your risk of dementia, so make sure you maintain a healthy weight. For advice about how to shed a few pounds visit www.nhs.uk/Change4Life

Get out and about: Studies in Sweden have found that people with extensive social networks were 60 per cent less likely to develop dementia than those living alone.

Brain food

“Diet is a big factor in our vulnerability to disease and our brain is affected by what we eat as well,” says Ian Robertson, professor of psychology at Trinity College Dublin and author of Stay Sharp With The Mind Doctor.

“A balanced diet with good levels of fish, veg and fruit will help keep your brain cells healthy and well-connected.”

Eat Mediterranean: A diet low in fat, sugar and processed food yet high in protein, fibre and anti-oxidants can cut your risk of Alzheimer’s by 30 per cent.

Berry nice: “Dark coloured fruits such as strawberries and blueberries contain high levels of antioxidant molecules which fight free radicals which can harm brain cells,” says Prof Robertson.

Eat fish: Eating fish once a week can cut your risk of Alzheimer’s by 60 per cent. The fatty acids help maintain brain cells and build better connections.

Snack on pumpkin seeds: Get your recommended daily amount of zinc, essential for enhancing your memory and thinking, from a small handful of seeds.

Feast on folic acid: Found in wholegrain food, broccoli and peas, folic acid can help the brain to recall information.

Help yourself

Be positive: “Your memory is like a young child, tell it it’s stupid and it tends to become unco-operative. But if you tell yourself you’ve a good memory, your capabilities will improve,” says Tony Buzan, founder of the World Memory Championships and inventor of Mind Mapping.

Get gaming: US research suggests elderly people who play board games, cards and do crossword puzzles reduce their risk of dementia. For a daily puzzle fix, do the Mirror crossword or visit www. puzzlemix. com and www. puzzlerbraintrainer.com

Play mind games: “Try memorising your shopping list instead of writing it down, or learning the phone numbers or birthdays of friends and family,” says Dr Gareth Moore, author of over 20 brain-training and puzzle books.

Swap hands: Do daily tasks with your non-dominant hand.

Do a brain training game: The more you use it, the faster it will work.

Learn a new language or musical instrument: Unfamiliar tasks teaches your brain new things. Because it’s interconnected, new skills in one area can lead to improvements across a wide range of mental abilities.

Avoid information overload

“Too much mental demand, such as information overload, triggers stress which over long periods may cause the release of brain chemicals which can temporarily impair your memory,” explains Prof Robertson.

Do one thing at a time: The brain will process information better if you focus on the task at hand.

Set smart goals: Most people write “to do” lists which are unrealistic. Set smart goals you know you can achieve, usually three things, which in turn will reduce stress levels.

Learn to relax: Take time out to switch off from pressure. “Stress and low mood can dampen brain function – learning to beat them could be the best way for some people to boost their brain,” says Prof. Robertson.

Stop consuming: You don’t have to read everything. Teach yourself to speed read so you can decide quickly if the information is important or if you can ignore it.

For more details, visit www.buzanworld.com

FROM : http://www.mirror.co.uk/life-style/sex-health/2009/02/17/bad-memory-here-s-how-to-train-your-brain-the-easy-way-115875-21129316/

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We were both young when I first saw you
I close my eyes
And the flashback starts
I'm standing there
On a balcony in summer air

See the lights
See the party, the ball gowns
I see you make your way through the crowd
And say hello, little did I know

That you were Romeo, you were throwing pebbles
And my daddy said stay away from Juliet
And I was crying on the staircase
Begging you please don't go, and I said

Romeo take me somewhere we can be alone
I'll be waiting all there's left to do is run
You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess
It's a love story baby just say yes

So I sneak out to the garden to see you
We keep quiet 'cause we're dead if they knew
So close your eyes
Escape this town for a little while

'Cause you were Romeo, I was a scarlet letter
And my daddy said stay away from Juliet
But you were everything to me
I was begging you please don't go and I said

Romeo take me somewhere we can be alone
I'll be waiting all there's left to do is run
You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess
It's a love story baby just say yes

Romeo save me, they try to tell me how to feel
This love is difficult, but it's real
Don't be afraid, we'll make it out of this mess
It's a love story baby just say yes
Oh oh

I got tired of waiting
Wondering if you were ever coming around
My faith in you was fading
When I met you on the outskirts of town, and I said

Romeo save me I've been feeling so alone
I keep waiting for you but you never come
Is this in my head? I don't know what to think
He knelt to the ground and pulled out a ring

And said, marry me Juliet
You'll never have to be alone
I love you and that's all I really know
I talked to your dad, go pick out a white dress
It's a love story baby just say yes

Oh, oh, oh, oh
'Cause we were both young when I first saw you...

LOVE STORY by TAYLOR SWIFT

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