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i read slowly. can my reading skills be improved?

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Yes: The easy way to improve your reading is to read more.  If you have a learning disability, a counselor or coach can help.  Good luck!

Question 2

how can i increase running skills?

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Commitment to train: "we must learn to walk before we can run" so start out easy with brisk walk, then jogging, then increase to run overtime.  Alternating between jog/walk/sprint provide good balance of cardiovascular and wt management benefits. Chose methods that fit your lifestyle/work/family--living healthy is a life-time commitment. Eat well/sleep well and exercise regularly. See doc regularly too. Good luck.

Question 3

what affects the body's motor skills?

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Medical illness: Neurological problems like cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, lou Gehrig's disease and some neurological diseases and trauma

Chemicals: intoxication, marijuana, inhalants
many others

Question 4

what are fine and gross motor skills?

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Small vs big muscles: Gross motor is sitting up, walking, turning over; fine motor is thumb-forefinger grasp, building a tower of blocks, feeding self with a spoon, scribbling.  Big muscles/big movements=gross motor; fine control=fine motor.

Question 5

what skills are affected by the cerebrum?

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Left hemisphere: This controls the right side body functions such as motor & sensory, and through connections with the right hemisphere, it controls complex activities.

Question 6

how to improve my problem solving skills?

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By solving problems: It may sound silly, but that is the only way I can think of. Stay positive about your work and goals, relax as much as possible, readjust your expectations, try not to compare yourself with others, believe in yourself.

Question 7

is there any way to improve my memory skills?

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Many options: First, optimize sleep, exercise and nutrition, including healthy fats, omega 3's, b vitamins and mitochondrial support.  Avoid stress, learn relaxation techniques and then there are many sources for exercising brain, like lumosity site, or sites that give tips on memory enhancing tips.  There are many.  Try learning new skills along with new information.

Question 8

alcohol help to increase one's social skills?

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No,: However, alcohol causes disinhibition and may decrease anxiety.  The decrease in anxiety may help with social skills, but the disinhibition can cause really poor judgement which could lead to many faux pas.

Question 9

how do i reteach someone basic skills after stroke?

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No simple answer: Physical therapists and occupational therapists are the experts in this area.  Everyone who has had a stroke deserves special attention from these professionals and you can learn directly from them and apply that knowledge at home on an on-going basis. They'll be very happy to teach you, in my experience.

Question 10

how can i improve my observation and memory skills?

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Pay attention: Memory is closely tied to attention.  Train yourself to focus on what you want to remember  and ignore other interesting details. Rehearse/repeat what you have observed so it will transfer from short-term to long term memory.  We have better memory for things that interest us and that we understand.  Read about mnemonics.  There are lots of "how to improve your memory" books that can be helpful.

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