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Good health is a business strategy

Written by Harriet Diamond

Entrepreneurs need to be on 24/7. They need to focus all day on making sure that they are producing, managing, and moving their companies in the right direction. If they are using 'other people's money' they have to work like crazy to reach the promised milestones so more money will be invested.

This is no easy task and the entrepreneur must to work long hours to keep the competitive edge. What do we need that will sustain that level of energy? Nutrients to feed the body cells, exercise to condition your body, and a strong healthy outlook with focused thinking which comes with good brain health and exercise. Also important is a healthy appearance that tells your customers, employees, investors and public - 'we're here and ready!'

Do you need good health on the path to reach the finish line? I do. I personally know that pain or illness does not let you think well or do those things that are important for you. Is “good health a business strategy”? I know it is!

Use your brain

Written by Rick Maltin

Brain Fitness and Knee Injury

Good article in today Science News (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090724102915.htm). Some times good brain functions, brain fitness and brain health will actually help avoid and lessen knee injuries. I found this article while researching the best treatment for minor knee strains (my own of course). Why I find this important and to be part of this blog is the direct connection to brain health and the Youthing Essentials message. Keep your body fit (anti aging nutrition and brain health). It all forms the basis of healthy aging. Read the article and let me know.

"New research shows that training your brain may be just as effective as training your muscles in preventing ACL knee injuries, and suggests a shift from performance-based to prevention-based athletic training programs."

Running in circles - it's natural

Have you ever wondered why we seem to run in circles when lost? I have and I think someone knows why! According to news reported in Science Daily - "

"The stories about people who end up walking in circles when lost are actually true," said Jan Souman of the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics in Germany. "People cannot walk in a straight line if they do not have absolute references, such as a tower or a mountain in the distance or the sun or moon, and often end up walking in circles."

Now we know why sometimes we seem to be running in circles! There are lessons here.

Science Daily News to read the entire article.

Noise Affects Mood

Written by Rick Maltin

This was taken today from the Lumosity web site (www.lumosity.com) and will have interest to all of us seeking a calm and peaceful day. Noise in some cities will make us on edge and may lead to violence. Here's a good point from the site:

"Psychologist Arline Bronzaft's research has shown that, in the case of a school located next to a train track, students' performance is hampered by noise. On the quieter side of the school, students performed at a reading level higher than the students on the train side. When measures were taken to insulate the noise-affected students, their performance evened out."

Your Brain and Stress

Written by Rick Maltin

Great article this morning in the NY Times - "Brain Is a Co-Conspirator in a Vicious Stress Loop" This article discuss recent research into the stress brain feedback loop and indicates the need to break the loop that feeds on itself and may cause seriuos issues with youthing. Take a read and give me your comments or additional reading.

Here's the link - http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/18/science/18angier.html?emc=eta1 - You will need to register with the TImes to read this article.

Brain Blog

Brains in the news all around us!

This month the entire  issue of Scientific American Mind is devoted to 'brain fitness.' This will be a major focus of Youthing Essentials Brain category. It's one of the four pillars of our integrated approach to youthing and vitality. If you get a day off see this magazine in particular the article - Fit Body, Fit Mind and let me know your thoughts (a good brain workout).