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Six Ways to Boost Brainpower - Emily Anthes

Exercise: Physical activity increases the bodies natural endorphins thereby brightening one's mood and invigorates executive abilities.
Diet: Omega-3 is an essential nutrient for the brain. It feeds the brain and also assists to prevent many brain disorders.
Stimulants: Stimulants ingested in moderation may have the desired affect of increasing alertness, however, over doing it may cause constant agitation, over alertness, headaches, not to mention insomnia.
Video Games: At first glance you may question video games being useful. However, many researchers have shown in increase in reaction times, concentration and speed of decision making.
Music: Stimulating all parts of the cortex, music can soothe moods and enhance emotions.
Meditation: Inner reflection has endless qualities, it helps with stress, depression, concentration, relaxation and more.

Reference - Anthes, E. (2009). Six ways to boost brainpower. Scientific American Mind, 20(1), 56-63.

Stress and Disorders of The Stress System - George P. Chrousos

Homeostasis refers to the equilibrium between two properties. This same principle applies to our mind and body and how our body systems interact to maintain wellbeing and a healthy state. When stress develops in our lives chemicals within the body are released; these assist us to manage stressful periods effectively, leading to productive outcomes. The dispersion of our bodies norepinephrine or adrenaline reacts to and directly feeds specific areas within the brain to boost nerve impulses, sympathetic and parasympathetic responses. Conversely, if the body’s response is inadequate, the immune system can become compromised, our reactions may be impeded, fatigue can ravage us and more. Chrousos (2009), delves deeper into the systems of the body and discusses thoroughly stress and stress disorders and how long term consequences of stress levels impact on the body.

Chrousos, G. P. (2009). Stress and disorders of the stress system. Nature Reviews: Endocrinology, 5, 374-381.