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Brain Boogie @ATD2015

Origin Learning

The human brain is full of mysteries! The Brain Boogie session by Dr. Andre Vermeulen , on Sunday, May 17 at ATD ICE 2015 was all about understanding this wonderful gift called the brain. Highlights of the session include “10 Brain Fitness Exercises to Rock Your Brain”. Listen to Baroque music, OR.

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Dance Like Your Life Depends on It – Because it Might

Learningtogo

While the benefits of physical activity in general are well documented, there is something special about dancing that neuroscientists haven’t been able to find in other forms of exercise. Dancing seems to engage more portions of the brain. Patients given regular exercise to a rhythmic beat gain strength, balance and upper body control.

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10 Tips to Train the Brain for High Performance

Training Industry

This study threw light on the subject of brain training to increase mental ability. To yield better productivity, it is important that the learner’s brain is capable of grasping, interpreting and recalling all essential work information. Here are some ways to train your employees’ brains. According to Lawrence C.

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Ending the Vicious Cycle – Tips for Improving Focus in the Workplace

KnowledgeCity

Regular exercise helps reduce “brain fog” and improves memory and thinking skills. The recommended weekly amount of exercise is 150 minutes. This amount of exercise is said to help improve mood, alleviate stress and improve cognitive function. Wellness programs. Next Steps. To sum it up, focus affects productivity.

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How To Be More Creative: 10 Activities to Try

Scissortail's Learning Nest

Most of us wouldn’t choose a job in a busy restaurant as a way to relax our brains, but it works for Sheldon. Our brains normally look for patterns to help make sense of the world. By using patterns and routines, our brain gets more efficient—and sometimes a bit lazy. Play Music. Focus your full attention on the music.

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Learning Activities that Matter

Learning Rebels

We have all been there, done that…a well-intentioned trainer has you up playing musical chairs for apparently no other reason than to create movement. Training activities should not only engage the body but the brain. Think of this as a dance we do with the brain. Facilitator drives the length (and timing) of the exercise.

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Behavioral change

Attensi

From the 1st of January you say you’re going to exercise more or you’re going to eat less chocolate. Studies have revealed that learning keeps our brains sharp and healthy. As life expectancy is increasing worldwide, the idea that continuous learning keeps our brains healthy is something that’s important to us all.