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How "SuperAger" Brains Are Different Than Everyone Else's

How "SuperAger" Brains Are Different Than Everyone Else's
Researchers working with SuperAgers—people aged 80 and up with impeccable memory—reveal how their brains look decades younger. And compared to others their age, SuperAgers have nearly 90 percent fewer brain “tangles” linked to Alzheimer’s disease. The findings were published in the Journal of Neuroscience last week. First identified in 2007, the so-called cognitive SuperAgers displayed memories as sharp as people 20 to 30 years younger than them. Compared with 21 similarly aged people, as well as 18 volunteers aged 50 through 60, SuperAgers have an unusual brain signature characterized by three main components: a thicker, larger region of the cortex, significantly fewer neurofibrillary tangles (a marker of Alzheimer’s), and a huge supply of a neuron called von Economo, which has been linked to higher social intelligence. That particular region of the cortex, called the anterior cingulate cortex, influences cognitive control, conflict resolution, and perseverance. Photo Gallery Related:  it's all in the mind

How brain waves guide memory formation Our brains generate a constant hum of activity: As neurons fire, they produce brain waves that oscillate at different frequencies. Long thought to be merely a byproduct of neuron activity, recent studies suggest that these waves may play a critical role in communication between different parts of the brain. A new study from MIT neuroscientists adds to that evidence. “It’s like you’re playing a computer game and you get a ding when you get it right, and a buzz when you get it wrong. Furthermore, these oscillations may reinforce the correct guesses while repressing the incorrect guesses, helping the brain learn new information, the researchers say. Signaling right and wrong Miller and lead author Scott Brincat, a research scientist at the Picower Institute, examined activity in the brain as it forms a type of memory called explicit memory — memory for facts and events. Miller believes the same thing is happening during this learning task. Enhancing memory

The Effect of External Energies in Your Space By Caroline Diana Bobart From an intuitive standpoint, your aura or personal space is separated from the outer world by a permeable membrane of external energies. This turns you into a multi-dimensional, etheric telephone exchange of sorts! For better or for worse, you are constantly receiving and transmitting spoken and unspoken communication with the world around you through the medium of energy. This, in turn, registers upon your sensations, feelings, and thoughts. Most people are generally unaware of the inherent nature of their auras. The effect of these ongoing, for lack of a better word, conversations on your heart and mind/body system, sense of self, self-assuredness, and self-esteem are closely related to your current level of alignment with your most authentic self. When you respond to life from a still place of inner knowing and wisdom, you tend to instinctively engage more of the situations and relationships that honor your deepest needs and truth.

How to Stop Absorbing Other People’s Emotions Emotions such as fear, anger, frustration, and immobility are energies. And you can potentially ‘catch’ these energies from people without realizing it. If you tend to be an emotional sponge, it’s vital to know how to avoid taking on an individual’s negative emotions, or even how to deflect the free-floating negativities in crowds. Another twist is that chronic anxiety, depression, or stress can turn you into an emotional sponge by wearing down your defenses. Suddenly, you become hyper-attuned to others, especially suffering with similar pain. That’s how empathy works; we zero in on hot-button issues that are unresolved in ourselves. From an energetic standpoint, negative emotions can originate from several sources: what you’re feeling may be your own; it may be someone else’s; or it may be a combination. Stop Absorbing Other People’s Emotions 1. People call you “hyper-sensitive”, “overly sensitive”, etc., and they don’t mean it as a compliment! 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. About the Author

The SECRET for Undetectable Mind Control Unless you understand how reality is manifested, your destiny and the destiny of the planet will be in the hands of the ruling elite who do understand it. “Sometimes people don't want to hear the truth, because they don't want their illusions destroyed.” -Friedrich Nietzsche Living in the third dimension can be a blissful experience when you have power, health, wealth, comforts and freedom. That's what the ruling elite have manifested for themselves while the rest of the world struggles with poverty, disease, drug dependency, debt and servitude. The ultimate goal of the Illuminati is not only one world government. Notice how successful they have been at manifesting a Utopian 3rd dimension for themselves – money, yachts, private jets, castles, resorts, racehorses, corporations, gold, gems, servants and everything they desire. You are part of their manifestation. The Universal Law of Attraction What do you think about? “Everything is energy and that's all there is to it. Related Posts

Scientific Proof Thoughts & Intentions Create Physical Reality and How Advertisers Exploit This Gregg Prescott, M.S., In5D Guest Waking Times Any reputable scientific experiment should be replicable under similar conditions. When Dr. Masaru Emoto proved that thoughts and intentions create reality, the experiment has been replicated numerous times with similar results. The bottom line is that the words we use, in conjunction with the intent behind them and the emotion we are feeling while saying these words, will conclusively shape the reality around us. Water Crystal Proof In 1994, Dr. The observation was done in various ways: 1. Long Distance Proof On November 16, 2005 Parapsychologist Dean Radin conducted a long distance experiment with Dr. The treated (prayer and intention) and untreated samples were sent to Emoto’s lab in Japan where 40 unique water molecules were photographed. 100 volunteers evaluated the photographs and rated them on aesthetic appeal. The Rice Experiment This experiment has been replicated many times. Like this: Like Loading... Related

DNA molecules can 'teleport', Nobel Prize winner claims A Nobel Prize winning biologist has ignited controversy after publishing details of an experiment in which a fragment of DNA appeared to ‘teleport’ or imprint itself between test tubes. According to a team headed by Luc Montagnier, previously known for his work on HIV and AIDS, two test tubes, one of which contained a tiny piece of bacterial DNA, the other pure water, were surrounded by a weak electromagnetic field of 7Hz. Eighteen hours later, after DNA amplification using a polymerase chain reaction, as if by magic the DNA was detectable in the test tube containing pure water. Oddly, the original DNA sample had to be diluted many times over for the experiment to work, which might explain why the phenomenon has not been detected before, assuming that this is what has happened. The phenomenon might be very loosely described as 'teleportation' except that the bases project or imprint themselves across space rather than simply moving from one place to another. What does all of this mean?

35 Must-Read Spiritual Books You’ve Never Heard Of Author Amateo Ra: You might have had an experience many of us share: We get an idea, a thought or even a dream with a theme that truly inspires us, stretches our minds or opens us up to a greater understanding ourselves and our lives. And, like magic, within a day or so, we find a book which not only confirms our thoughts and feelings, but goes deeper into the very idea we had than we even did. How cool is it the Universe works with such magic & synchronciticy? Many of us have also experienced that moment where we find the perfect book at the right time, and it exactly addresses what we’ve been thinking about, wanting to learn more of or a story whose themes directly relates our current lives and experiences. I’ve decided to compile a list of 35-very special books which have fit this description for thousands if not millions of people. These are primarily lesser-known books, although there are a few you might identify or think are very popular. 1) The 5th Sacred Thing by Starhawk

5 Questions to Ask Yourself about Why you are Here. Have you ever wondered why you were here? What purpose there could be to waking up each day? Well part of your purpose here is to find out why. If you don’t know where to start ask yourself the following questions. 1. I’m not talking about your Job or even the thing that makes you money necessarily. Are you building a community of people to live healthier? 2. Who have you impacted or inspired in your life? 3. One of the biggest hints the universe gives you about what your life purpose is, is by creating an exciting passion for that thing. 4. We all have an impact on those around us. Just ask yourself What is your Super Power? 5. If I am not living my dreams already what can I do right now to start moving in that direction? Remind yourself that you are connected to the divine. Check out this powerful video on living your life purpose! Follow your dreams and encourage those around you to do the same. With all of my love, Kirsten Spirit Team

Higher Density Blog In5D.com. By now, pretty much all of us know and accept that meditation provides a plethora of benefits, including reduced tension and stress and improved focus and concentration. However, how and why meditation does this has long remained unknown—until now! Harvard University scientists have published the results of an 8-week study that used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to examine the effects of meditation on the brain. MRIs were taken at the beginning and end of the 8-week study. We know what you’re thinking: what is this mysterious gray matter that meditation is rebuilding? Research on the brain has shown that the amount and density of gray matter differs from individual to individual, and can determine or signify certain traits or talents. The Harvard study found that meditation can increase the density of the gray matter in the hippocampus, specifically. -The Alternative Daily Found at:

The Illusion Of Matter: Our Physical Reality Isn’t Really Physical At All Niels Bohr, a Danish Physicist who made significant contributions to understanding atomic structure and quantum theory once said: “if quantum mechanics hasn’t profoundly shocked you, you haven’t understood it yet.” Quantum physics has left scientists all over the world baffled, especially with the discovery that our physical material reality, isn’t really physical at all. “Everything we call real is made of things that cannot be regarded as real.” It seems philosophers of our ancient past were right, our senses really do deceive us. Again, our physical material reality really ISN’T physical at all. The meaning, significance and implications of these findings within our quantum world have led to a plethora of ideas and theories, some of which lay inside the label of “pseudo-science.” Scientific understandings change continuously throughout human history. At the turn of the ninetieth century, physicists started to explore the relationship between energy and the structure of matter.

Psychic Advice :: NEGATIVE ENERGY CLEANSING Free Weekly Syndicated Advice Columns Published Every Wednesday Afternoon (PST) Question: "The question that I have deals with negative auras. I have recently been to a few psychics in the New York area and all have informed me that I have a 'negative aura'. I started to question many events that have occurred in my life - especially romantic relationships. Psychic Advice: Each person has an energy field around them called the aura that functions in a number of ways. Our thoughts and emotions affect our aura in a number of ways, and other people can sense the energy of our aura, whether they are consciously aware of it or not. Some people can see the energy of the aura around other people: some see the aura in different colors while others perceive it as an energy field of white light in different sizes, shapes or textures. The energy of our aura is also impacted by our experiences in life. People whose aura is whole and intact have a radiant quality about them.

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