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This Is Your Child's Brain On Books: Scans How Benefit Of Reading Verses Screen Time

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN

(CNN)Taking away screens and reading to our children during the formative years of birth to age 5 boosts brain development. We all know that's true, but now science can convince us with startling images.

This is the brain of a preschooler who is often read to by a caregiver.

The red areas in this scan show a growth in organized white matter in the language and literacy areas of the child's brain, areas that will support learning in school.…

By Carolyn Leaf – Clinical Neuroscientist Author/Speaker

Have you ever read a section in a book, turned the page and, well, forgot what you just read? Or studied hard for an exam and struggled to recall what you spent so much time learning? Why do people struggle to remember things? Is there a way we can improve our ability to recall important information?  

When it comes to memory, there are actually a number of warning signs. If we learn to listen to our minds, we can actually use our ability to think in a healthy and productive way, in every area of our lives! …

By Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum – CleanPlates.Com

DON'T MISS THIS INFO, IT WILL HELP YOU WITH STRESS, IMMUNE SYSTEM AND HEART HEALTH!!!

Stopping to admire a bed of flowers, strolling alongside a river, or sitting on a park bench — chances are, at least one of those scenarios, if not all of them, sounds peaceful and uplifting to you. But time spent in nature benefits more than just your spirits: It can lower stress levelsboost your immune systemimprove your heart health, alleviate depression and anxiety, and lead to a healthier gut.…

By Carly Fraser - Excellent Natural Health Advocate & Researcher

Losing weight might not be as simple as going to the gym and eating right. 

Scientists have recently discovered that environmental toxins that enter our bodies through the foods we eat and products we use in our homes might be keeping us fat. 

The human body is designed to continuously and naturally remove unwanted toxins. But if the digestive system, liver, and kidneys are not functioning optimally, these toxins will quite literally embed themselves in fat cells where they can be stored for years.…

By Gemma Curtis – Sleep Matters Club Journalist

Some people can’t sleep without reading, but for others, the bedtime story is left in their child years.

Reading before bed is an age-old tradition. Some people can’t sleep without reading, but for others, the bedtime story is left in their childhood. In recent times, reading interest has surged enormously. Whether it’s because people are running out of hobbies to try when they’re stuck at home or because they’re looking to expand their vocabulary is up for debate. Yet, the key question still remains: can the practice of reading before bedtime be beneficial?…

I LOVE ARTICLES LIKE THIS! IT'S AMAZING HOW MANY THINGS THAT ARE REALLY GOOD FOR US HAVE BEEN BADLY SPOKEN OF BY MEDICOS, GOVERNMENTS SOMETIMES AND GREEDY MANUFACTURERS WHO SELL PERSONAL PRODUCTS AND CHEAP NASTY SYNTHETIC FOOD PRODUCTS. I WAS BROUGHT UP NEAR THE BEACH AND IT IS GOOD TO HEAR THE SUNSHINE GETTING A GOOD WRAP.

By Carla Hernandez RDN, NTP

Most are well aware that sunlight exposure is a means to increasing vitamin D levels, yet at the same time we are told to avoid sun exposure especially at midday as it has been implicated in skin cancer, skin damage and premature aging.…