Thursday, 27 November 2025

Five evidence-based daily habits that improve mental fitness and cognitive resilience (essentially what most experts in the field


Five evidence-based daily habits that improve mental fitness and cognitive resilience (essentially what most experts in the field 


 If you were actually looking for five evidence-based daily habits that improve mental fitness and cognitive resilience (essentially what most experts in the field recommend), here they are, distilled from neuroscience and positive-psychology research:

  1. Morning movement (10–30 minutes of exercise)
    Aerobic exercise increases BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor), improves mood, and sharpens focus.
  2. Deliberate silence/meditation/mindfulness (5–20 minutes)
    Reduces amygdala reactivity, lowers cortisol, and strengthens prefrontal cortex control.
  3. Intentional learning (reading, language app, instrument, etc.)
    Builds cognitive reserve and keeps neuroplasticity high.
  4. Gratitude or positive reflection practice
    Rewires the brain toward positive bias (literally grows gray matter in the prefrontal cortex).
  5. Quality sleep hygiene (consistent bedtime, no screens 60–90 min before bed)
    Sleep is when the brain clears toxins, consolidates memory, and resets emotional circuits.
If you did have a specific Harold Robbins-related source or quote in mind (or if it was a different author entirely), feel free to clarify and I’ll track it down!

Monday, 22 May 2017

TAKAFUL: 4 Simple Life Hacks

TAKAFUL: 4 Simple Life Hacks

The Special Black Pepper (Kali Mirach) Karahi

The Special Black Pepper (Kali Mirach) Karahi




INGREDIENTS

  • Onion 1/2 pao
  • Tomatoes 4-5
  • Ginger (chopped) 1 piece
  • Yoghurt 1 cup
  • Black pepper 1 tsp (or as to taste)
  • Butter 150 g
  • Water for boiling
  • boneless mutton 1/2 kg
  • Turmeric 1/2 tsp
  • Green corriander 1/2 bowl
  • Green chillies 4
  • Ginger-garlic paste 1 tbsp
  • Garam masala 1 tsp
 

COOKING DIRECTIONS

Boil tomatoes, onion, ginger and green chillies.

Now grind them all well.

Add meat in a pan and fry it.

Add the tomato mixture in the meat.

Add turmeric and yogurt also.

Now cook the meat well.

After a while, add garam masala, black pepper and green chillies.

Cover the lid and let the dish cook for sometime.

Garnish with chopped ginger, butter and fresh corriander leaves.

Thursday, 30 March 2017

The Must Cream Salad

The Must Cream Salad




INGREDIENTS

  • Boiled Peas as desired
  • Boiled Carrot (cubes) as desired
  • Boiled Potatoes (cubes) as desired
  • Capsicum as desired
  • Cabbage as desired
  • Pineapple (cubes) as desired
  • Cream as desired
  • Mayonnaise 1 tbsp
  • Salt as desired
  • White Pepper as desired
  • Black Pepper as desired
 

COOKING DIRECTIONS

Add all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.

Keep in a cool place, serve chilled.

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