According to an Amsterdam-based study, what humans see from the outer corner of their eyes is partly an optical illusion which is generated by the brain. The study shows that in certain circumstances the brain automatically “fills in the blanks” in the visual field which is outside the area of direct focus. This conjures the illusion of having as much visual information about the periphery as in the center.

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Do you ever wish you had a better memory? It’s time to hack your mind. Here are few tips to help learn faster and train your mind. Like an old adage physically write down things to improve your memory. Other tips are to act like you are teaching for learning easily, eat smart foods, take breaks in between, tell a story about the things you want to remember or simply use an app to keep a track of your activities.

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According to a universal research, the tendency of humans of constantly comparing themselves with other has significantly shaped our evolution. Evaluating everyone’s social standing including ours’ has enabled our brains to grow larger and increase the size of a cerebral cortex which apparently is one of the things that make us humans. This can also enable machines to make decisions like humans, especially in one-off situations.

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Eating well is essential for both, physical as well as mental health. There are certain food items which help boost the brainpower as we age. For example,adding blueberries to our regular diet can prove to be effective in preventing short-term memory loss. Fish and broccoli which are rich sources omega-3 fatty acids and Vitamin K respectively enhance the cognitive function of the brain and boost brainpower. A diet rich in whole grains reduces the risk of heart diseases, lowers cholesterol and enhance blood flow to fire up the brain cells. Nuts and Dark Chocolate can help enhance focus.

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Cashew nuts are highly nutritive seeds of the cashew tree. They are a rich source of proteins, carbohydrates, unsaturated fats etc. They also provide minerals like calcium, iron, phosphorus and vitamins. They boost health significantly. Cashew nuts are memory boosters and are also needed for brain function. The dietary copper content helps to fight the fats in your food. TheVitamin-E content is anti-aging and prevents tissue damage. It helps to reduce the risk of cancer and increases immunity. However, excess consumption of cashew nuts increases body weight. Only.5-10 nuts a day are recommended.

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Brain activity or several experiences we encounter during the day are replayed at fast-forward speed while we sleep. The researchers say that the brain stores only that information in the memory pockets which is significant. The key result is that the sleep replay helps to strengthen the microscopic connections between nerve cells that are active. This process is deemed critical for consolidation of memories. For a peaceful life, goodnight’s sleepis utmost important. A bad night’s sleep which is experienced either by healthy people or by people affected with schizophrenia or Alzheimer’s disease often leads to impaired mental function.

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Just like exercise stimulates growth of muscles, regular exercise can help build better brain connections. Physical exercise aids in not only maintaining a fit body but also a sharp mind. Regular exercise can have a great effect on brain's functions like improving memory, releasing of hormones that participate in the growth of brain cells, It also increases heart rate thereby pumping more oxygen to the brain.

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