In Learning How to Learn, Dr Terry Sejnowski discusses the value of exercise and how it can help our brain retain connections and learn more easily. Understanding Dementia and Preventing Dementia also mention that keeping physically fit can lower the risk of dementia in later life. Some time ago, I discussed how exercise can help you learn.
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This year, 2018, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a global action plan on physical activity, which can be downloaded from this WHO page. According to the document, one in every four adults in the world does not exercise as much as they should. Continue reading
Taking online courses or MOOCs can mean hours sitting in front of a computer or mobile device, which may not be very good for your health. Are there any courses that might help? Continue reading
By Pat Bowden, published October 10, 2017.
We don’t always need a reward for finishing tasks. Sometimes the self-satisfaction of completing a task can be its own reward. If you are having trouble with motivation, however, giving yourself rewards for making progress can help. Continue reading
By Pat Bowden, published September 26, 2017.
If you are thinking of doing further study, whether online or on-campus, “Learning How to Learn” is an excellent course to do beforehand. It will teach you plenty of techniques to make your learning journey easier. Continue reading
By Pat Bowden, published June 27, 2017.
Your mind works best when it has access to nutritional food to feed your brain cells, exercise to keep the blood flowing optimally and sufficient rest so your brain can recover.