Secrets of Longevity

An American author Dan Buettner, studying "Blue Zones" (places where people live longer and healthier than anywhere else on the planet) led a team of National Geographic researchers in studying a collection of “longevity hot spots” across the globe and have identified common traits shared by those communities where people live longer.

8 Causes of Memory Loss

Memory-loss cause #1: Chronic stress:

Why it happens: When the body goes on hyperalert to face a crisis, a series of biochemical changes takes place that fuels the fight-or-flight response system. The chemical cortisol increases in the brain, for example, to mobilize energy and alertness. That's great when a saber-toothed tiger is chasing you. But when tension and anxiety become chronic, as with work or family problems, the system is overloaded with substances that are intended for emergency use only.

Your Health!

In this post; I'm going to swing off course a little ('cos this has got nothing to do with tech stuff). Just take a little time out to learn something here...

I got this from a friend and felt it is worth sharing.