Wed, 29 November 2017
Do you reserve your Saturday afternoons for the brain fitness promised by crossword puzzles? If not, congratulations. That could be a wise decision. But for over 50 million people, crossword puzzles are a part of their daily lives. And they think it’s helping them. In fact, there’s a pernicious myth out there. One that is generally assumed by far too many people who hope, wish and pray that doing word puzzles regularly can help keep your brain young and active. Many people also believe that the health benefits of crossword puzzles can even keep Alzheimer’s or dementia at bay. The question is… Why Do People Believe These Crazy Things About Crossword Puzzles?
Here’s one reason: Many consider crossword puzzles to be the pastime of the intelligent and knowledgeable people – a connection that we are only too happy to have. More importantly? Playing word games may legitimately improve your vocabulary. Then again, so will developing your own mind as the perfect vocabulary builder (our focus on this YouTube playlist): So, ultimately… The idea that crossword puzzles will develop your memory is true enough. For some people, at least.
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Thu, 23 November 2017
Do you pop vitamins for memory improvement? For many people around the world, dumping hundreds, if not thousands of dollars per year on the hope that pills in a pretty package will lead to a boost in memory is a common habit. Sadly, many seniors believe that it is essential to take nutritional supplements to combat against age related memory loss, brain fog, everyday forgetfulness or to deter the onset of Alzheimer’s or dementia. But falling for that ruse isn’t just for the older generations. Even for the young and healthy amongst us, it is not uncommon to take vitamin pills in an attempt to improve retention or recall of information, learn a new language or excel in studies. The question is… How vital are memory enhancing pills? Before we look at the answer, take a quick peek at the truth about the best supplement for memory and concentration: It has long been argued that regularly eating foods rich in vitamins and daily exercise is the best way to maintain a healthy body and mind. Can vitamin supplement pills that help with memory be an easier option to provide the same nutrients to your body and mind? Let’s find out.
What The Heck Are ‘Vitamins’ Anyway? An Astonishing History
Vitamins are a group of organic compounds – different from fats, carbohydrates and proteins – that nourish our body and are essential for our growth and functioning. We usually get them through the food we eat. More importantly, research shows that vitamins are important to maintain brain health. Check this out: “In particular, research over the past 5 years has provided exciting evidence for the influence of dietary factors on specific molecular systems and mechanisms that maintain mental function.” That’s from Dr. Fernando Gomez-Pinilla, a leading authority on nutrition and the brain at the University of California, Los Angeles in his research paper, Brain Foods: The Effects of Nutrients on Brain Function. Here’s Something Even More Important:
While we need vitamins only in small quantities, if any vitamin is absent from our diet, a deficiency disease may occur – a fact first noted by William Fletcher in 1905. In 1912, the Polish-born biochemist Casimir Funk discovered a mysterious compound that he termed ‘vital amine,’ which later came to be known as ‘vitamin’. A year later, in 1913 that a biochemist named Frederick Gowland Hopkins discovered Vitamin A – the first vitamin to be discovered. By early 20th century researchers had identified the 13 compounds or vitamins crucial to maintaining a healthy life. They had also found that the underlying trigger for obscure illnesses such as scurvy, beriberi and pellagra was vitamin deficiency. That’s not all… It was around the same time that deficiency in certain vitamins was linked to loss of memory, focus and concentration. Today, dietary supplements like B vitamins (folic acid, B6, and B12), antioxidants (vitamins C and E), herbal supplements (ginkgo biloba), and nutraceuticals (fish oil, coconut oil) are very much in-demand as pills that help with memory.
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Thu, 16 November 2017
Are you sick of taking language learning courses and falling flat on your face? Let’s face it: Language learning is a multi-million dollar industry, ranging from online video courses to books to slips of paper you can flip in your hands. And not all of them are designed to help you succeed. In fact, there’s a delicate balance between general language learning skills and the tangible results you get from second language acquisition with the help of a skilled teacher. The questions you might have are numerous. They might include… Are any languages easier or harder than others? And which language learning courses truly and authentically help, regardless of real or imagined difficulty and your current level? These are all great questions, and in this episode of the Magnetic Memory Method Podcast, Olly Richards joins me to discuss how he’s using story and experience to make language learning courses more immersive. Not only that, but Olly’s devoted to creating multiple quick victories that create motivation, remove obstacles and keep you moving even when they arise. For a taste of how Olly’s courses works, checkout what I’ve found to be the best free Spanish language learning video series out there: I suggest you click the image above now and register for Olly’s new course even if you’re not learning Spanish. You’ll learn great principles that apply to any language you might be studying, online or off. Once you’ve registered, click play on this episode as Olly shares: * Exactly when shared characteristics between languages gives you “short cuts” and when they create obstacles. * The ultimate answer to “what is language acquisition?” (By understanding how the similarities between language acquisition and language learning can help your journey towards fluency, you’ll save yourself a lot of headaches!) * Why quick victories help you compound your activities and keep your energy high during the language learning process. * The truth about “cognate rules” and why Olly never introduces them into his language teaching. * Why you need to spend time with the language you’re learning. * Why not having time is rarely the real problem for most language learners, certainly not in the way they think. * Why the struggles most people experience with language learning have nothing to do with the language. * The different kinds of “emotional turmoil” Olly has experienced and how to understand them when – not if – they happen to you. * How do to deal with the consequences of learning hurdles people face so you don’t have to give up. * How to find and enjoy language learning experiences that don’t force you into panic mode. * The real reasons why the Michel Thomas recordings may work for some people, but don’t for others. * The importance of listening and reading in ways that allow you to listen and observe naturally without the need for rules. * Why story is the root of all human communication and learning. * How story can connect you to all elements of the culture of your target language. * How to structure your week so that you have time every day for learning with a language course online. * How to model yourself after a great linguist to learn any language. * Why taking long breaks does not help in learning a language. * Why “conquer the morning, conquer the day” is not true for all people and how to find other times of day for consistently showing up to accomplish your learning goals. * How Digital Amnesia plays into the language learning experience and how Olly thrives by keeping a healthy majority of his learning offline. * The only two apps Olly uses in his language learning and why they’re useful. * The true path to “deep focus” with simple study tools that immerse you in the task. * The truth about the scientific evidence for how and when language learning takes place.
Further Resources From Olly Richards
Olly Richards on Crazy Language Learning Goals & Mastering Motivation Olly Richards Talks About Language Tech & Real Communication Olly’s Fluent Spanish Academy Channel on YouTube How about you? What’s your experience with online language learning courses? How have you balanced them with offline materials and avoided some of the “Digital Amnesia” issues we’ve discussed in this episode? The post How To Consistently Get Quick Victories With Language Learning Courses appeared first on Magnetic Memory Method - How to Memorize With A Memory Palace.
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