The Mid-Week Review – Staff Writer
“Our brains are a complex network of billions of neurons, each connecting to thousands of other neurons in a continual “ripple” of activity resulting in, on average, 6 000 thoughts a day. During exams, and times of great stress, our brain activity goes into overdrive, so to speak, with more “connections” taking place than there are trees and their leaves in the entire Amazon rainforest! Late nights cramming, months of preparation and maintaining concentration for hours on end can leave students drained and their brains starved of vital nutrients. UK nutritional expert Patrick Holford says independent research shows that the right combination of what he calls natural “smart nutrients” can boost concentration and energy levels and mental vitality.”(more)