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The left hemisphere of the brain is analytical, judgmental, thinks sequentially, knows the concept of past and future, and likes to play out "what-if" scenarios in the mind. The right hemisphere is holistic, sees the big picture, and is not bound by time nor physical boundaries. The only moment that the right hemisphere knows about is the present moment. Read what Dr. Taylor has to say about the difference between the left and right hemisphere in the article linked here.

Jill Bolte Taylor, a brain scientist who had a stroke and now since fully recovered, writes in her book My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey that she uses Nintendo's Big Brain Academy as part of her recovery training.

If you found this article you probably already are aware of the health benefits of green tea.

This article will try to cite some of the health benefits of green tea as found on the internet and books.

• GreenTeaLibrary.com explains how green tea fights cancer
• Los Angeles Downtown News says that green tea may have more health benefits than black tea because green tea is dried instead of fermented like black tea. The fermentation process destroys certain beneficial polyphenols.
• CBS News article says "Researchers in Japan conducted a study of 40,000 people ages 40-79. They followed people over 11 years and found that people who consume five or more cups of green tea a day, were 16 percent less likely to die from anything during that time compared to people who drink one cup a day."
• Health24.com says tea has anti-cancer potential and suggests that the benefits may be greater in green tea than in black. The article says, "The health benefits of tea, ranging from a lower risk of certain cancers to weight loss, and protection against Alzheimer's, have been linked to the polyphenol content of the tea."
• GreenTeaLibrary.com article says that some mice studies are finding that green tea catechins may be good for the brain by preventing oxidative damage of brain cells.

In addition, there are many books in publication that explain the health benefits of green tea. One notable one is "Green Tea: The Natural Secrets for a Healthier Life" by Nadine Taylor who started the site GreenTeaLibrary.com.