http://www.concentrate.org.uk/blog | Blog, News, and Thoughts from UK's Innovative Healthy Lunchbox, School Bag, and School Products Designer Mon, 27 Dec 2010 13:00:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Hi again, We at concentrate have found yet another great game from Lumosity.com. The Memory Matrix game is excellent for developing and exercising your Spatial Recall awareness. Challenge yourself to remember patterns that grow bigger and more complex as you improve. A pattern will appear on the screen and what you need to ... http://www.concentrate.org.uk/blog/index.php/2010/12/its-all-about-your-memory/ Hello all, Did you know that when you become an expert in a specific domain, the areas in your brain that deal with this type of skill will grow? There are even parts of your brain that relate to particular professions. For instance, London taxi drivers have a larger hippocapus (in the ... http://www.concentrate.org.uk/blog/index.php/2010/12/hmmm-interesting/ Here are some more tips for you Make sure you are getting proper sleep: Sleep deprivation can adversely affect the brain and cognitive function. A 2000 study, by the UCSD School of Medicine and the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System in San Diego, used MRI technology to monitor activity in the ... http://www.concentrate.org.uk/blog/index.php/2010/12/article-12-more-good-ways-to-improve-your-concentration/ It’s that Q & A time you have been waiting for…so are you ready? Then let’s go… Q1. If you put a coin in an empty bottle and insert a cork into the neck of the bottle, how could you remove the coin without taking the cork out or breaking the ... http://www.concentrate.org.uk/blog/index.php/2010/11/its-q-a-time/ 1. Start your day with fruit & veggies: Try to include a serving of two of fruits. A handful of berries on your cereal, an apple or half a grapefruit, make good breakfast choices. Berries contain phytochemicals and flavonoids that may help to prevent some forms of cancer, some also contain lutein, ... http://www.concentrate.org.uk/blog/index.php/2010/11/5-quick-ways-to-get-your-5-a-day/ Hello again everyone, You may remember us looking at some of our design heroes, including Philippe Starck and Marc Newson, this week we concentrate on the design brains behind Apple Computers. Jonathan (Jony) Ive is an English designer who’s been the head of the design department at Apple inc. since 1997 and ... http://www.concentrate.org.uk/blog/index.php/2010/11/design-heroe-jonathan-ive/ 1. Pick the only part of your body that does not contain fat: a. Arm b. Thigh c. Brain d. None 2. Chronic Stress cannot: a. Prevent you from being creative b. Kill brain cells c. Prevent you from sleeping d. Kill liver cells 3. What type of phys i cal exercise is the best for your brain health? a. Weight ... http://www.concentrate.org.uk/blog/index.php/2010/11/its-our-special-science-edition-quiz/ Concentration is a big thing that depends on many so-called “small things”. Here are some suggestions that we have collected from our customers about how to enhance concentration:- A quiet environment prevents unwanted noises from distracting your attention. Also, to avoid distractions, try to position yourself away from doors and windows, ... http://www.concentrate.org.uk/blog/index.php/2010/10/more-top-tips-for-razor-sharp-concentration/ Howdy folks, We at concentrate have found an excellent game from Lumosity.com to improve your ability in avoiding distractions and increase your work productivity and concentration. Research shows attention training has a meaningful impact on your ability to improve performance on tests and on other visually demanding activities If you get distracted too ... http://www.concentrate.org.uk/blog/index.php/2010/10/exercise-your-ability-to-focus/ Hi, There is a plethora of food that purport to enhance brain function. Here is some advice we stumbled upon. Most people are familiar with the fact that oily fish are rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids, which are essential for brain function. Incorporating fish into your diet, especially at breakfast, is ... http://www.concentrate.org.uk/blog/index.php/2010/10/brainy-food-for-a-brainy-me/