1. Improve your brain power. Just because you’re asleep doesn’t mean your brain isn’t busy behind the scenes. Have you ever felt panicked the night before an exam because you couldn’t recall any of the material you were cramming in, but then the next morning you woke up to discover a staggering difference in your ability to remember? If so, this happened because your brain strengthens your memories while you sleep....

In the movie Lucy, you are introduced to the drug CPH4, which is actually based on a molecule that a pregnant woman produces after six weeks of pregnancy. The director of Lucy, Luc Besson, remarked,[3] NZT-48 is fictional and CPH4 is a fictional drug based on a real substance. So, are there any real life smart drugs or brain boosters similar to either fictional drug? The answer is no. But powerful cognitive enhancing drugs do exist....

Here’s our list of 10 such tools. We have deliberately chosen a few that are most useful to IT admins in businesses, as well as a few that are most useful to individual users and one-person companies. 1. TeamViewer Available in premium and free versions, TeamViewer is quite an impressive online collaboration tool used for virtual meetings and sharing presentations. It brings features like full-time access to the remote computers and servers, plus online meetings with support for up to 25 participants, and many other useful features....

As a teacher, I have been using many web-based tools to bring some fun into the classes and make the communication with my students and their parents more effective. I’ve chosen some of the most useful tools to present in this list, which will hopefully be implemented in the teaching techniques of an increased number of educators during the upcoming year. 1. TutorsClass TutorsClass is an online solution for distance tutoring....

1. Atlas Shrugged Atlas Shrugged will be on almost every list of this type. It’s iconic, in depth, and the defining masterpiece that Ayn Rand built. As an individualist Rand displays the prowess of a leading women in literature of the time. Some people say that as a writer you have to be an expert on everything you write about. Ayn Rand did the research with every novel she wrote and this book is no exception....

So, what’s the verdict? Do beans belong on our plates? A 2013 study conducted by researchers at Loma Linda University found that “a high-fibre bean-rich diet was as effective as a low-carbohydrate diet for weight loss.” Another study revealed that “bean eaters weighed, on average, 7 pounds less and had slimmer waists than their bean-avoiding counterparts.” This is good news if you love beans. It’s also good news if you want to eat healthy because research has suggested beans can help:...

The oil of the coconut has now reached super-food status, in all parts of the world, due to much research into its unique combination of fatty acids, which have been proven to have positive effects on our health. Significant weight loss, therapeutic effects on the brain and the ability to kill bacteria and fight infections are just some of its star qualities. The medium-chain triglycerides in coconut oil increase our expenditure of energy by up to 5%, which leads to weight loss....

Hahessy writes, “When I stopped to think about some English idioms and their literal meaning, I found some of them very funny and thought it would be a nice idea to pick a few of the most common idioms and illustrate them.” So, she created a series of illustrations depicting ten common English idioms — that is, phrases whose meanings are not to be taken literally. Her bright, funny illustrations show a quirkier side of our language, and show how the phrases we use might not always make sense to non native English speakers....

1. Get your maps offline on mobile 2. Create a multi-stop route 3. Fix, add, or otherwise contribute to Google Maps 4. Share your location Are you tired of texting people directions or even the address of where you are? There is an easier way. In Google Maps on mobile you can share your current location with other people. It can be shared via text message, email, or even social media....

Don’t forget the other one: Take all advice with a grain of salt. Most of this list has to do with keeping the brain working, in all capacities. Have your own brainy tips? The Ten Habits of Highly Effective Brains – [SharpBrains]

In this article, I’m going to introduce to you 10 free brain training hacks that will boost your brain IQ and help you achieve your goals. The Importance of Brain Training The fundamental building block in the brain is the neuron. By learning ways to enhance the building block, we open a new frontier for understanding the power of our brain. Marilyn vos Savant, author of Brain Building: Exercising Yourself Smarter, remarked: The idea is that we can improve our brain power and intelligence through certain brain training exercises....

Try these ten shortcuts to stop worrying for good. Stop being superstitious that your worry is preventing bad things from happening. Even if it’s somewhat unconscious, worriers sometimes believe that if they worry about something enough, it won’t happen. There. Now that you’ve seen that in print, doesn’t it seem kind of silly? The problem is, your superstition gets reinforced because most of the things that you worry about likely don’t happen....

1. Stay calm and composed during conflict situations One of the first things to look for in a good leader is the ability to keep his or her composure during a high pressure situation. We can look at lions for a good example of effective leadership – the male lion is the leader of the group, even though the females do most of the hunting while he just lies around, but as soon as a large animal threatens the group the lion remains calm and deals with the threat, even if it means sacrificing his life to keep everyone safe....

2. Couscous-Stuffed Peppers Add a splash of festive fall colors to your table with this protein-packed recipe. You will need several colored bell peppers, and you must remove the tops for baking. The couscous stuffing includes feta cheese, currants, spinach and several spices. The Food Network provides a great recipe. 3. Maple Cranberry Sweet Potatoes Good Housekeeping features a healthier spin on sweet potatoes. You can reduce the butter measurement to one-half of the requirement and use butter that is infused with olive oil for a healthier option....

1. Your thoughts are going to be contradictory, and that’s okay. 2. Don’t take everyday things for granted. 3. Sometimes your own discomfort isn’t what matters. 4. Don’t compromise your vision. 5. There’s a person on the other side of that screen. 6. There’s always more to discover in life. 7. Failure is a worthwhile endeavor. 8. Keep perspective — it’s not as bad as you think. 9. You don’t need to pretend your life is perfect....

Having oils in your diet can help prevent heart disease. That’s because coconut oil lowers the amount of lipoprotein a in your body, which is known to cause heart disease. Also, a study shows that coconut oil helps to heal your wounds quicker. Coconut oil has been proven to protect your hair against damage. And there are a lot more studies that show the benefits of coconut oil for your health....

1. American Depository Receipt (ADR) ADRs are traded on U.S. stock markets just like regular stocks, but they actually represent shares in foreign corporations. An ADR is issued by a U.S.-based bank or brokerage, which buys a large number of shares from a company based outside the U.S. Those shares are bundled into groups and then resold; they are usually labeled with a ratio representing how many shares a particular ADR represents....

Are you continually poor and struggling to find enough money, looking at rich people and finding it unfair? Or even someone with a good amount of money and wondering why some people struggle to get the money they want when you find it quite easy? Abundance Mindset vs. Lack Mindset: the Strong Predictor of Your Future Wealth Instead of blaming conditions and circumstances as to why some people are rich and some people are poor, consider your state of mind – or rather what type of mindset you have....

1) Research Meticulously Being immersed in this world of information can be a daunting task to handle and comprehend. Ensuring proper research is completed has been proven to be conducive to fact finding. The truth is what holds value when researching a particular topic. Try your best not to let emotions play a role in how you perceive what’s being explained. The Internet is a wonderful place to start, and it can end there as well....

Depending on where you go, getting around your host city without your car can be easy or it can be complicated. Some cities, like NYC, have very efficient and reliable public transportation. Other cities, like Los Angeles, are car-centric, so you will need to hire some wheels to get around. Regardless of where you go, it always pays to hire some experts to recommend to you the best ways of traveling....