Darya Sinusoid, Author at Shortform Books

How to Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease Through Diet

What causes Alzheimer’s disease? Can Alzheimer’s be cured? Is there a way to prevent it? The immediate proximal cause of Alzheimer’s Disease is amyloid plaques in the brain—the plaques damage neurons and neuronal networks. A total cure for people with Alzheimer’s is likely impossible, given that the neuron networks have been damaged, but prevention may be possible. This article takes a look at how to prevent Alzheimer’s disease, supported by research.

The History of Geopolitics: How Did We Get Here?

What’s the current state of geopolitics in the world? How has the global geopolitical arena changed over the years? Before globalization fully took hold, maintaining geopolitical stability was about armed forces, nuclear weapons, and regulation of weapons—essentially, conventional military power. Today, conventional military power still matters, but global stability also requires taking into account the three accelerations. In this article, we’ll discuss the history of geopolitics, its current state, and what we can do to adapt to the upcoming changes.

Develop Yourself: The Importance of Personal Growth

How to Visualize Success and Achieve Your Goals

Do you constantly seek ways to learn new things and develop yourself? What areas of your life do you want to improve in? Working to develop yourself and become successful means that you don’t stop once you’ve achieved one goal—you’re constantly improving yourself or your work. To develop yourself, try the following tips to implement improvements in your life.

Humor in Sales: Laughing Your Way to the Deal

Is it a good idea to use humor in sales? How can using humor help you close more deals? Making people laugh relaxes them and creates an atmosphere conducive to buying. Plus, humor is engaging, that is it grabs prospects’ attention and imbues the interaction with positive emotions, which is a necessary ingredient of a successful sale. In this article, we’ll discuss how to use humor in sales and some ways you can improve if humor isn’t your strong suit.

Why You Should Write Down Your Goals

Do you write down your goals? Why should you write down your goals/ How does the simple act of writing down what you want to achieve help you expedite your journey there? The simple act of writing down your goals can make a huge difference in your commitment to work towards them. When you put down your goals on paper, you increase your interaction with them which makes you more likely to achieve them. In this article, we’ll discuss the power of writing down your goals and how to do it for maximum impact.

How to Follow Through With Your Goals: Have No Fear

Do you have a goal and a plan to achieve yet, for some reason, you fail to follow through on the action part? What do you think is stopping you from executing? How can you follow through with your goals? Once you’ve developed your goal and have a plan to reach it, it’s time to follow it. But even with a plan, you might delay acting for a variety of reasons. Keep reading for tips on how to follow through with your goals in spite of the fear and obstacles.

How to Reduce the Risk of a Stroke: Dietary Guidelines

What causes a stroke? What is the strongest risk factor for having a stroke? Strokes are caused by a clogged artery in the brain, leading to a lack of oxygenation and death of part of the brain. Like heart disease, the hardening of the blood vessels through atherosclerotic plaques is a contributor to the risk of strokes. Below is a list of foods with properties that can help you reduce the risk of stroke.

Serve Other People: The Key to a Fulfilling Life

Are you the kind of person who always seeks ways to contribute to the greater good? Why do you think it is important to serve other people? Just as sharing your wealth brings you prosperity, serving others enriches your life while making the world a better place. There are endless options when it comes to contributing to the greater good, but as with anything, some will be more meaningful than others—it all depends on your values, personality, and life experience. Read more about how to serve other people, and the success stories of those who have started on this path.

Overview of Jeffrey Gitomer’s Little Red Book of Selling

What is Little Red Book of Selling about? What is the secret to sales success, according to its author Jeffery Gitomer? In the Little Red Book of Selling, sales trainer Jeffrey Gitomer presents 13 principles of selling and numerous practical tips and techniques. The principles in the book will help you build on customers’ buying reasons to create an atmosphere conducive to buying—for example, by building a strong relationship and addressing customers’ needs for profit and productivity. Below is a brief overview of Jeffrey Gitomer’s Little Red Book of Selling: 12.5 Principles of Sales Greatness.

The State of the World Today: How Did We Get Here?

Do you feel like the world is changing so fast that you can’t keep up with new developments? How does one even keep up with such an exponential pace of change? Today, the world is accelerating at a pace never seen before, which results in many people feeling destabilized or lost. In these ever-changing times, the best thing we can do to feel more stable is to take a moment to reflect and reorient ourselves. In this article, we’ll discuss the state of the world today, how today’s conditions arose, and what we can do to keep up with the