Multiple Studies Confirm Flower Power

Happiness and good health can start with flowers. According to a behavioral study by Rutgers University in 2005 and others by Harvard and Texas A & M universities, the presence of flowers can bring immediate and lasting positive effects. Some might see it as old fashioned, but it might be the best way to make your Valentine’s Day come up roses. Researchers from Rutgers studied first how women responded when given flowers, then how both men and women reacted when receiving a flower in an elevator. Finally, they studied members of different retirement communities when flowers were present in their homes. The 10-month study found that all – regardless of gender, age or ethnic group – who were presented with flowers conveyed genuine smiles and gratitude for what they had received. People also said the moods were lifted with flowers around. They reported feeling happier, less nervous and had a greater sense of enjoyment in general after receiving flowers, even creating more social in
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Yoga Can Boost Brain Power

Yoga has been proven over time to be successful at increasing flexibility, strength and overall health, but it might also give you a bit of a mental boost. According to research conducted by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, when comparing 20 minutes of yoga to 20 minutes of aerobic running or walking, the yoga showed better results for improving memory and allowing the user to block out distractions and stay focused. After performing a standard aerobic exercise routine, the 30 female undergraduates participating in the study showed no signs of improved mental capabilities. The reasons behind the improved memory from yoga may stem from yoga being more mentally involved than simply running or walking down a path or on a machine. The researchers don’t have a scientific answer as to why, but Neha Gothe, the head researcher, says in a statement that it could be a variety of factors giving the brain a mental boost. Enhanced self-awareness that comes with meditational exerci
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A Protein Filled Breakfast Puts You In Power

By Mira and Jayson Calton We’ve all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and recent studies have now solidified that motto. New research shows that by skipping breakfast you can actually stall weight loss. Researchers found that women who ate breakfast lost an incredible 240 percent more weight and twice [ ] The post A Protein Filled Breakfast Puts You In Power appeared first on Be More! Magazine.
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11 Superfoods That Boost Brain Power

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11 Superfoods That Boost Brain Power

 

The foods we choose to incorporate into our diets have physical effects on our bodies. We know that healthy eating can aid in everything from weight loss to lower cholesterol levels, and can help to build muscles and increase strength. …
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