Spicy diet can beat dementia: Breakthrough in fight to cure cruel disease

Scientists have discovered that an ­ingredient in the spice turmeric, used in curries, could help repair patients’ brains.
Previous research has shown that curcumin could prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s because it has been found to dissolve the deposits of amyloid protein in the brain which are commonly found in people with the disease. Express

Dementia and Alzheimer

Dementia is a loss of brain function that occurs with certain diseases. Alzheimer's disease (AD), is one form of dementia that gradually gets worse over time. It affects memory, thinking, and behavior. Alzheimer’s and what doctors call alcohol-related dementia affect parts of the brain cortex that control memory, language and the ability to follow motor commands.
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Sleep, bluffing and being imperfect: Nine secrets of confident people

APPRECIATE YOURSELF, RECHARGE YOUR BATTERIES, GET ENOUGH SLEEP, BREATE SLOWLY, REMEMBER THAT YOU'RE NOT PERFECT, FAKE IT TO MAKE IT , BE POSITIVE, PLAN FOR THE BEST ,DON'T GIVE UP 
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Food For thought

A good friend tells you what you need to hear, not just what you want to hear. A good friend loves you when you don't even love yourself.’ - Cathi Collier Hullen (FB member)

'Running can improve your child's self-esteem and memory": Says fitness experts.

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10 Superfoods You Should Already Be Eating

7. Nuts

Walnuts, almonds, pine nuts, and pistachios all have their own nutritional impact and all make for a great on-the-go snack – Business Insider provides a good rundown explaining why. Walnuts have high levels of serotonin, the chemical in our brain that makes us happy; almonds are a source of the good fats our body needs; pine nuts have high levels of a a variety of vitamins and minerals; and pistachios help lower LDL cholesterol. Throw them all together and you have yourself a superfood-packed snack. You could also add goji berries, oats, and honey for a homemade granola. Read on

Women spend 10 days a year in a grumpy mood (but men say it seems rather more than that!)

• Half of women admitted being moody ‘a lot’ and one in seven said they spend longer in a huff than they do happy
• One in 5 women said shopping was best pick-me-up and 22% said exercise
• One in 10 turned to chocolate to cheer themselves up and nearly two fifths drank a glass of wine
• 68% admitted they zone out when their wife or girlfriend is feeling low.
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