20140930

Constitutional Court accepts appeal, suspends Catalan referendum plan

Regional authorities will have to cancel campaigning on November 9 independence vote, which will be suspended until magistrates reach a decision.
El País

20140926

A healthy adult should be taking more than 10,000 steps a day, the equivalent of three to four miles. Fewer than 5,000 steps is regarded as a “sedentary” lifestyle. Express

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

Spicy diet can beat dementia
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

20140923

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.
The New York Times

Sleep, bluffing and being imperfect: Nine secrets of confident people

Ways to boost confidenceAPPRECIATE 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 good exercise for children 'Running can improve your child's self-esteem and memory": Says fitness experts.