Let's do some light exercise!

This is cute and innovative. Read slowly, but most importantly, do the exercise!


 
A doctor advises his patients to exercise their neck by just reading this message.

In the end, all patients go home happily without asking the doctor for any medications.  'It is very effective,' said the doctor.

'All my patients never come back to me again.'
















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7 ways to keep your memory sharp at any age

As we grow older, we all start to notice some changes in our ability to remember things.
Maybe you’ve gone into the kitchen and can’t remember why, or can’t recall a familiar name during a conversation. You may even miss an appointment because it slipped your mind. Memory lapses can occur at any age, but we tend to get more upset by them as we get older because we fear they’re a sign of dementia, or loss of intellectual function. The fact is, significant memory loss in older people isn’t a normal part of aging—but is due to organic disorders, brain injury, or neurological illness, with Alzheimer’s being among the most feared.
Most of the fleeting memory problems that we experience with age reflect normal changes in the structure and function of the brain. These changes can slow certain cognitive processes, making it a bit harder to learn new things quickly or screen out distractions that can interfere with memory and learning. Granted, these changes can be frustrating and may seem far from benign when we need to learn new skills or juggle myriad responsibilities. Thanks to decades of research, there are various strategies we can use to protect and sharpen our minds. Here are seven you might try.

1. Keep learning
A higher level of education is associated with better mental functioning in old age. Experts think that advanced education may help keep memory strong by getting a person into the habit of being mentally active. Challenging your brain with mental exercise is believed to activate processes that help maintain individual brain cells and stimulate communication among them. Many people have jobs that keep them mentally active, but pursuing a hobby or learning a new skill can function the same way. Read; join a book group; play chess or bridge; write your life story; do crossword or jigsaw puzzles; take a class; pursue music or art; design a new garden layout. At work, propose or volunteer for a project that involves a skill you don’t usually use. Building and preserving brain connections is an ongoing process, so make lifelong learning a priority.

2. Use all your senses
The more senses you use in learning something, the more of your brain will be involved in retaining the memory. In one study, adults were shown a series of emotionally neutral images, each presented along with a smell. They were not asked to remember what they saw. Later, they were shown a set of images, this time without odors, and asked to indicate which they’d seen before. They had excellent recall for all odor-paired pictures, and especially for those associated with pleasant smells. Brain imaging indicated that the piriform cortex, the main odor-processing region of the brain, became active when people saw objects originally paired with odors, even though the smells were no longer present and the subjects hadn’t tried to remember them. So challenge all your senses as you venture into the unfamiliar. For example, try to guess the ingredients as you smell and taste a new restaurant dish. Give sculpting or ceramics a try, noticing the feel and smell of the materials you’re using.

3. Believe in yourself
Myths about aging can contribute to a failing memory. Middle-aged and older learners do worse on memory tasks when they’re exposed to negative stereotypes about aging and memory, and better when the messages are positive about memory preservation into old age. People who believe that they are not in control of their memory function are less likely to work at maintaining or improving their memory skills and therefore are more likely to experience cognitive decline. If you believe you can improve and you translate that belief into practice, you have a better chance of keeping your mind sharp.
4. Economize your brain use
If you don’t need to use mental energy remembering where you laid your keys or the time of your granddaughter’s birthday party, you’ll be better able to concentrate on learning and remembering new and important things. Take advantage of calendars and planners, maps, shopping lists, file folders, and address books to keep routine information accessible. Designate a place at home for your glasses, purse, keys, and other items you use often. Remove clutter from your office or home to minimize distractions, so you can focus on new information that you want to remember.
5. Repeat what you want to know
When you want to remember something you’ve just heard, read, or thought about, repeat it out loud or write it down. That way, you reinforce the memory or connection. For example, if you’ve just been told someone’s name, use it when you speak with him or her: “So, John, where did you meet Camille?” If you place one of your belongings somewhere other than its usual spot, tell yourself out loud what you’ve done. And don’t hesitate to ask for information to be repeated.

6. Space it out
Repetition is most potent as a learning tool when it’s properly timed. It’s best not to repeat something many times in a short period, as if you were cramming for an exam. Instead, re-study the essentials after increasingly longer periods of time — once an hour, then every few hours, then every day. Spacing out periods of study is particularly valuable when you are trying to master complicated information, such as the details of a new work assignment. Research shows that spaced rehearsal improves recall not only in healthy people but also in those with certain physically based cognitive problems, such as those associated with multiple sclerosis.

7. Make a mnemonic
This is a creative way to remember lists. Mnemonic devices can take the form of acronyms (such as RICE to remember first-aid advice for injured limbs: Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation) or sentences (such as the classic “Every good boy does fine” to remember the musical notes E, G, B, D, and F on the lines of the treble clef).

Because of Hyori.....

'My name is Lee Hyo Lee, backward or forward also Lee Hyo Lee'- that the famous Hyori's rap from Family Outing season 1.My sister commented that I'm weird for fangirling over Hyori.Swing the other way for Hyori?Ha ha ha not to that extend. I found the Infinity Challange where she got to guest in 'a court as witness against Yoo Jae Suk'.Funny?Absolutely!.Then later I found the mv I've been looking for with english subbed of 'Scolded'.I love how she deliver the emotion in this song so now I'm goin to post the lyrics to share:

Scolded

You must always remember to shave...
Don't wear your shirts when wrinkled
And remember--only one cup of coffee per day...

Please begin to smoke less
And avoid spicy and salty foods
Now you, as well, need to start practicing being alone

CHORUS:

Just cus I'm gone, don't make drinking a habit
I want you to be the one to take care of yourself
Don't be the pushover that you are
And start speaking up for yourself

Just cus I'm gone, don't be sick and be well
Always take care of your meals and what you eat
Even if it may be annoying and you don't feel like doing it all...
I'm asking you this as a favor.

Don't go to Apgu often
All those pretty girls there make me nervous/jealous
If a girl acts sweet and nice to you
It's all fake and a way to get to you
Don't fall too fast over heels
Cus I'll still be watching you~
CHORUS:
Just cus I'm gone dont make drinking a habit
I want you to be the one to take care of yourself
Don't be the pushover that you are
And start speaking up for yourself

Just cus I'm gone, don't be sick and be well
Always take care of your meals and what you eat
Even if it may be annoying and you don't feel like doing it all...
I'm asking you this as a favor.

I worry most about you who'll be left behind when I go

Up until now, I've only been nagging
Only remember me when I was at my worst
And you must practice erasing me from your mind
I'll tell you one more time
But don't be sick and be well
Always take care of your meals and what you eat
Even if it may be annoying and you don't feel like doing it all...
I'm asking you this as a favor.

Because I leave after only nagging to you...
I'm sorry

Smile- the cheapest facelift

Someone told me to smile and never to frown because you would never know whose life will be brighten up with that simple smile.I asked him .,'Oh really?'.He smiled to me and answered, 'Absolutely, yours have brightened up mine.Plus why would those uncles fall for you?."I laughed as he referred the uncles as the hotel guests who always look for me whenever they stay at my work place.The identity of this person?.Let it be a secret for now.Being in hotel industry for 7 years, a smile is an absolute weapon for hoteliers to have.It was hard for me during my first year in the industry but bit by bit it became a part of me.

Importance of breakfast

Skipping breakfast seem like a good way of losing weight .WRONG!.Honestly, I was one of those idiot who skipped breakfast to lose weight which i lost NONE.Instead of lesser weight, i gained another thing- Gastric pain!.Clever, huh?.As an avid K-Drama follower, I always wonder why those Koreans never look fat though their consumption of breakfast is almost like LUNCH.Was it only for tv purpose?Apparently, it was not as my Korean friend told me.He asked me to search on the net about the importance of taking breakfast( which he nagged me for skipping one).So off I went to the net and here's the article that I would like to share:

Breakfast is the first meal of our day, and has a great amount of significance in how our body functions as the day progresses. It is considered as the most important meal of the day. Yet, most of us, do skip breakfasts, often due to lack of time, or on the pretense that breakfast would make us sluggish at work. The truth, though, is that a good breakfast gives you the necessary fuel to make your day all the more productive, providing you with adequate energy till lunch time. Now, 'how can a heavy breakfast help you lose weight', you ask? Contrary to what you may think a good healthy breakfast can actually help you lose weight and provide you with necessary nutrition. Let us first understand a few facts about the benefits of breakfast and then, we can see the importance of breakfast for weight loss.

migraine .....

What is a migraine headache?



A migraine headache is a form of vascular headache. Migraine headache is caused by vasodilatation (enlargement of blood vessels) that causes the release of chemicals from nerve fibers that coil around the large arteries of the brain. Enlargement of these blood vessels stretches the nerves that coil around them and causes the nerves to release chemicals. The chemicals cause inflammation, pain, and further enlargement of the artery. The increasing enlargement of the arteries magnifies the pain.

Noona syndrome

Let admit the fact woman age is like price of a car- the older it gets, the lower price go down.As woman- this reality is absolutely sucks yet there's also a lot of type of cars as for vintage cars or sport cars the price will never waver even went higher.And 'vintage car or sports' is the kind of women that young man nowadays look up too.If the woman has the look, the body, the personality and great successful career- your are the vintage car they are looking for.An interesting fact of Hallyu is their music or drama accepted this 'noona syndrome' in their business and even became the reason of success for such like Shinee and Lee Seunggi.

Remember Me- Lee Hyori

When this song come out from my car cd player, my mind travels back in time.It remind me of my unsuccessful relationship with that someone.It has been 3 years now and it still feel like yesterday when we call it quit.

07. Remember Me
translation by: gyool

* When I see you when I miss you
I remember the day we were together
When I see you when I miss you
I remember the day we were together

I'll close my two eyes tightly
So that now you can hug me
I hope you don't know
Not even the glances from the awkward nervousness

You passed me for a second MY LOVE
Dont you like me? Did you believe that I forgot you?
From the hard separation and the long time
My heart is resting for a while

**I love you because I love you
Words cant replace you
No matter who comes, I cant share you
I let you go

***I love you because I love you
I'll love you instead of her
Promise me the last love
Im content with that
But still I love you

repeat *

Body language for dummies

Have you ever wonder why its so hard to get into a relationship though you have great look, great career in hand and good with words.Maybe its time to learn bout the body languages before you go to the next step and make a fool out of yourself.
Here's some good article i wanna share:

Notice their movements, facial expressions, gestures or posture. Now, if you want to sharpen your own appearance, you’ll need to work on those very same attributes.


You can start with the following steps:

Slow Down: A general rule you should keep in mind. Move slowly, speak slowly, make pauses when you speak! Rushed people will seem aimless and insecure.

Facial signals

How many times do you encounter your boss walk into the office with sulky face in the morning.What was your impression?Definitely you would say its goin to be a hell day in the office.So its better to learn to understand the meaning of facial signals to save your day.Here some notes that might help:

Facial signals
The face is used a great deal in sending greeting signals, and accompanies other greeting activity for example saying:
• Smiling: I am pleased to see you.
• Frowning: I am angry with you.
• Raised eyebrows: I am surprised to see you.
• Eyebrows together: I do not know your name.
• Looking down: I am inferior to you.
• Expressionless: I do not care about you.
Eye contact is particularly important in greeting and is usually held for a socially prescribed period. Prolonged eye contact can indicate both affection and dominance. Little or no eye contact can indicate timidity ('I dare not look at you'), dislike ('I do not want to see you') or dominance ('You are unimportant and below my interest.'). As with the handshake, a dominant signal may be sent under cover of the 'friendly' greeting.