How we Learn - Classical Conditioning
But memories need to be created somehow? We need to make memories. How do we do this? This week we will look into conditioning and, in particular, classical conditioning. This is a process where we end up pairing a repose from on stimulus with another
The Benefits of Exercise - Weight Loss
Keeping active can help people lose weight or maintain a healthy weight. It increases the amount of energy we burn, decreases total body fat, increases muscle mass which increase calorie burn and improves our mood which helps us to keep exercising. Any physical activity is better than none but 2.505 hours a week building up to 45-60 minutes on most days is recommended to help weight loss.
Tibialis Anterior - Essential to foot and ankle stability
The tib ant muscles get tight when we walk and run and especially when we have tight calves. When they are tight or weak it can hinder everyday foot and ankle movements. Here are some exercises that may help.
Types of Memory
Memory isn’t just one thing. We have short-term memory for things we are using right now. We also have several different type of long-term memory. Semantic memory deals with facts and general knowledge, episodic memory stores things that have happened to you and implicit memory stores things you cannot put into words such as how to ride a bike or drive car.
The Benefits of Exercise - Energy and Fatigue
Many of us feel exhausted and often feel like we don’t have the energy to exercise. However, research has found that even small amounts of exercise can improve energy levels and reduce levels of fatigue. However, how this occurs is not yet known. It is thought that exercise helps to release neurotransmitters that increase energy levels and reduce feelings of fatigue. So why not get out there and try some exercise and boost your energy levels?