Comments on: How to become smarter http://www.daniel-lemire.com/blog/archives/2007/11/22/how-to-become-smarter/ Daniel Lemire's blog is about life in academia, research in Computer Science, wondering how we can reconcile fast databases and algorithms with the informal and asemantic nature of the world around us. It is broadcasted from Montreal (Canada). Tue, 14 Oct 2008 02:32:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: İsmail Arı http://www.daniel-lemire.com/blog/archives/2007/11/22/how-to-become-smarter/#comment-49982 İsmail Arı Sat, 21 Jun 2008 21:40:47 +0000 http://www.daniel-lemire.com/blog/archives/2006/11/12/how-to-become-smarter/#comment-49982 I also agree with having enough sleep. Sometimes, I urge to finish some part of the code because I think it would be better before going to sleep. I plan to see the results on the other day after leaving the tests for running for all night. But unfortunately, all I see is a messy code full of small mistakes and I write most of the part from scratch when I feel that my brain works properly again :) An additional item I would like to add is music. Playing a musical instrument helps to regain motivation and energy. At least for me... I also agree with having enough sleep. Sometimes, I urge to finish some part of the code because I think it would be better before going to sleep. I plan to see the results on the other day after leaving the tests for running for all night. But unfortunately, all I see is a messy code full of small mistakes and I write most of the part from scratch when I feel that my brain works properly again :)

An additional item I would like to add is music. Playing a musical instrument helps to regain motivation and energy. At least for me…

]]> By: Matt Carter http://www.daniel-lemire.com/blog/archives/2007/11/22/how-to-become-smarter/#comment-49349 Matt Carter Wed, 27 Jun 2007 10:12:49 +0000 http://www.daniel-lemire.com/blog/archives/2006/11/12/how-to-become-smarter/#comment-49349 Hi Daniel, Yep, it seems a lot of the comments are veering in this direction about physical exercise and mental health. To add my two-penneth...if you're doing weight training, then there's a body of thought suggesting one of the supplements used for that may also increase intelligence as well. It's called Creatine, which our bodies produce naturally anyway, but recent research points in support of it having significant effect on memory and intelligence also. Got the info from this <a href="http://www.honestmusclegain.com/weight-training" rel="nofollow">weight training program</a> over at http://www.honestmusclegain.com Cheers, Matt Hi Daniel,

Yep, it seems a lot of the comments are veering in this direction about physical exercise and mental health. To add my two-penneth…if you’re doing weight training, then there’s a body of thought suggesting one of the supplements used for that may also increase intelligence as well. It’s called Creatine, which our bodies produce naturally anyway, but recent research points in support of it having significant effect on memory and intelligence also. Got the info from this weight training program
over at http://www.honestmusclegain.com

Cheers,
Matt

]]> By: Tracey Marks, MD http://www.daniel-lemire.com/blog/archives/2007/11/22/how-to-become-smarter/#comment-49342 Tracey Marks, MD Thu, 21 Jun 2007 01:09:17 +0000 http://www.daniel-lemire.com/blog/archives/2006/11/12/how-to-become-smarter/#comment-49342 Thanks for the tips. There is evidence that sleep deprivation hurts your brain functioning. Here's an article discussing it. http://www.neurology.org/cgi/content/full/64/7/E25 Thanks for the tips. There is evidence that sleep deprivation hurts your brain functioning. Here’s an article discussing it.
http://www.neurology.org/cgi/content/full/64/7/E25

]]> By: Scott http://www.daniel-lemire.com/blog/archives/2007/11/22/how-to-become-smarter/#comment-49340 Scott Sun, 17 Jun 2007 17:49:13 +0000 http://www.daniel-lemire.com/blog/archives/2006/11/12/how-to-become-smarter/#comment-49340 I found this website on becoming smarter: http://www.BecomingSmarter.com They have a couple of techniques in there too I found this website on becoming smarter:

http://www.BecomingSmarter.com

They have a couple of techniques in there too

]]> By: Jeremy http://www.daniel-lemire.com/blog/archives/2007/11/22/how-to-become-smarter/#comment-49334 Jeremy Sat, 09 Jun 2007 18:57:25 +0000 http://www.daniel-lemire.com/blog/archives/2006/11/12/how-to-become-smarter/#comment-49334 Well, here's a great article that gives insight on how exercising can improve your brain's abilities and make you smarter! http://www.smarter-mind.com/exercising-makes-you-smarter It seems that physical activity is more beneficial than it seems Well, here’s a great article that gives insight on how exercising can improve your brain’s abilities and make you smarter!

http://www.smarter-mind.com/exercising-makes-you-smarter

It seems that physical activity is more beneficial than it seems

]]> By: Brian http://www.daniel-lemire.com/blog/archives/2007/11/22/how-to-become-smarter/#comment-49316 Brian Thu, 24 May 2007 19:27:19 +0000 http://www.daniel-lemire.com/blog/archives/2006/11/12/how-to-become-smarter/#comment-49316 Very good post. Walking is exceptional and a good weight training regimen is also a great idea. It doesn't have to be anything complicated. You don't even need to go to a gym. Just grab a set of dummbbell and an exercise bike and you're good to go. Lifting weights has been proven to increase bone density, improve circulation and it exercise releases endorphins, the pleasure chemicals of the brain, so your mood improves. Can't beat that. Very good post. Walking is exceptional and a good weight training regimen is also a great idea. It doesn’t have to be anything complicated. You don’t even need to go to a gym. Just grab a set of dummbbell and an exercise bike and you’re good to go.

Lifting weights has been proven to increase bone density, improve circulation and it exercise releases endorphins, the pleasure chemicals of the brain, so your mood improves. Can’t beat that.

]]> By: Lynne http://www.daniel-lemire.com/blog/archives/2007/11/22/how-to-become-smarter/#comment-49311 Lynne Tue, 15 May 2007 12:40:59 +0000 http://www.daniel-lemire.com/blog/archives/2006/11/12/how-to-become-smarter/#comment-49311 Don't underestimate the power of physical exercise on the brain, as well as the body. A short brisk walk is a great start. Don’t underestimate the power of physical exercise on the brain, as well as the body. A short brisk walk is a great start.

]]> By: Alvin http://www.daniel-lemire.com/blog/archives/2007/11/22/how-to-become-smarter/#comment-49249 Alvin Sun, 22 Apr 2007 09:27:24 +0000 http://www.daniel-lemire.com/blog/archives/2006/11/12/how-to-become-smarter/#comment-49249 I have to agree with having enough sleep. Experiences of working through late nights have taught me that my brain can't think as well as normal, and I tends to be in a daze, thinking about...well, absolutely nothing. I have to agree with having enough sleep. Experiences of working through late nights have taught me that my brain can’t think as well as normal, and I tends to be in a daze, thinking about…well, absolutely nothing.

]]> By: Andy Loore http://www.daniel-lemire.com/blog/archives/2007/11/22/how-to-become-smarter/#comment-49231 Andy Loore Mon, 09 Apr 2007 20:30:53 +0000 http://www.daniel-lemire.com/blog/archives/2006/11/12/how-to-become-smarter/#comment-49231 You get smarter by using your brain and your body! Eat healthy and learn something new whenever you can. The schools today don't encourage using your brain as everyone wants an easy quick fix, and as a result tests are too easy. I put my son on a memory program, "real memory improvement" and he went from a c student to straight A's. The tests today are a joke, with all that multiple choice, they should become harder. You get smarter by using your brain and your body! Eat healthy and learn something new whenever you can. The schools today don’t encourage using your brain as everyone wants an easy quick fix, and as a result tests are too easy. I put my son on a memory program, “real memory improvement” and he went from a c student to straight A’s. The tests today are a joke, with all that multiple choice, they should become harder.

]]> By: Ivan http://www.daniel-lemire.com/blog/archives/2007/11/22/how-to-become-smarter/#comment-49191 Ivan Sat, 17 Feb 2007 13:04:14 +0000 http://www.daniel-lemire.com/blog/archives/2006/11/12/how-to-become-smarter/#comment-49191 Good ideas. Maybe I should try some of them. Ahd p-l-e-a-s-e look up the dif. between 'loose' and 'lose'. Good ideas. Maybe I should try some of them.

Ahd p-l-e-a-s-e look up the dif. between ‘loose’ and ‘lose’.

]]> By: Mattg http://www.daniel-lemire.com/blog/archives/2007/11/22/how-to-become-smarter/#comment-49104 Mattg Mon, 15 Jan 2007 10:49:14 +0000 http://www.daniel-lemire.com/blog/archives/2006/11/12/how-to-become-smarter/#comment-49104 I normally walk one hour every day. Walk is really something which helps. I normally walk one hour every day. Walk is really something which helps.

]]> By: Tom http://www.daniel-lemire.com/blog/archives/2007/11/22/how-to-become-smarter/#comment-49087 Tom Fri, 05 Jan 2007 20:33:37 +0000 http://www.daniel-lemire.com/blog/archives/2006/11/12/how-to-become-smarter/#comment-49087 Omega-3 is the HOTTEST nutritional supplement in the world - because it works and the verdict on Omega-3 is now clearer than ever, it is the fatty acid that it is essential for keeping cells healthy. Omega 3 has been found to have anti-inflammatory properties and aid in preventing eczema, psoriasis. One experiment designed to test the efficacy of fish oil on psoriasis showed that people with inflammatory conditions whom were treated with omega-3 resulted in decrease of overall severity and scaling. It is essential and beneficial in both human and animal diets. Essential to the Human Body, necessary for both mental and physical health and is the primary component of healthy brain cells The brain is made of fat, especially the omega-3 fatty acid DHA, so obtaining sufficient omega-3 is crucial for cognitive functioning and mood. In fact, omega-3 is used to treat people with elevated TG and who suffer from pancreatic disease that does not respond to drugs. The fish oil is believed to reduce the stiffness and pain in the joints of rheumatoid arthritis sufferers. Also important for the health of your heart. Omega-3 fatty acids are used in the body to make, repair, and maintain cell membranes. Omitting omega-3 is considered malpractice. This essential fatty acid can only be acquired through nutritional intake, as our bodies do not produce it. Doctor's minimal daily recommendation for Omega-3 is 1000 mg per day. The most effective omega-3 is from fatty fish from cold water. Omega-3 is the HOTTEST nutritional supplement in the world - because it works and the verdict on Omega-3 is now clearer than ever, it is the fatty acid that it is essential for keeping cells healthy.

Omega 3 has been found to have anti-inflammatory properties and aid in preventing eczema, psoriasis. One experiment designed to test the efficacy of fish oil on psoriasis showed that people with inflammatory conditions whom were treated with omega-3 resulted in decrease of overall severity and scaling.

It is essential and beneficial in both human and animal diets. Essential to the Human Body, necessary for both mental and physical health and is the primary component of healthy brain cells The brain is made of fat, especially the omega-3 fatty acid DHA, so obtaining sufficient omega-3 is crucial for cognitive functioning and mood.

In fact, omega-3 is used to treat people with elevated TG and who suffer from pancreatic disease that does not respond to drugs.

The fish oil is believed to reduce the stiffness and pain in the joints of rheumatoid arthritis sufferers. Also important for the health of your heart. Omega-3 fatty acids are used in the body to make, repair, and maintain cell membranes. Omitting omega-3 is considered malpractice.

This essential fatty acid can only be acquired through nutritional intake, as our bodies do not produce it. Doctor’s minimal daily recommendation for Omega-3 is 1000 mg per day. The most effective omega-3 is from fatty fish from cold water.

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