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It's often been said that humans only use a small portion of their brains to carry out everyday tasks. But what if you could unlock that brain potential?

It may be possible to free up some of this unused brain potential with techniques like meditation, yoga or Brain Education, which was developed by philosopher and trailblazer Ilchi Lee.

These practices are specifically designed to help individuals rise above negative thoughts or ideas in order to lead a more peaceful existence. They work by encouraging a slower train of thought, which may seem counterintuitive to some. However, by slowing or even stopping worries from racing through the head, the brain is able to restore itself. Some believe that it becomes more powerful as a result of regular meditation.

Moreover, there are no known negative side effects to meditation or Brain Education practices. As such, it may be worth giving a try, especially for those who are skeptical. Freeing your unused brain potential can greatly expand your ability to learn and progress in life.

Many traditions are perfectly lovely ways to celebrate the holidays, but they often leave little room for using your full brain potential and creativity if you're used to going through the motions.

Now is the perfect time to begin brainstorming how to make this season different from the last, with the goal of making the holidays healthier, less materialistic and more focused on love than years past.

For instance, you may want to think about activities that you and your loved ones can engage in, rather than sitting around the television watching old movies and eating food. This may include a ping pong tournament or clearing out the basement to make it into a roller rink right in your home.

Rather than exchanging gifts with friends and family, consider giving to charity in someone else's name. Each person will go home feeling good that someone has been clothed, fed or otherwise cared for in exchange for you giving something up.

You have much unused brain potential, even if you don't realize it. Use that creativity to help make this a memorable holiday season.

Depression is an illness that affects all too many people and can cause them to experience extreme mental anguish, which eventually harms the body as well. Considering this, it's understandable why these individuals would seek out ways to unlock brain potential for their condition.

Luckily, researchers at the University of Texas Southwester Medical Center have found that regular physical activity is an effective way to lift mood and relieve other symptoms of depression.

In a trial, volunteers aged 18 to 70 were divided into two groups: One that engaged in an intense exercise regimen for 12 weeks and another that performed moderate activity for the study period.

The results revealed that 30 percent of the participants experienced a complete cessation of depressive symptoms, and another 20 percent reported significantly alleviated depression.

"This study shows that exercise can be as effective as adding another medication. Many people would rather use exercise than add another drug, particularly as exercise has a proven positive effect on a person's overall health and well-being," said lead author Madhukar Trivedi.

Interestingly, women with a family history of the mental disorder were more easily helped by moderate exercise, while those with no hereditary link to depression required more intense activity. For men, higher levels of activity were needed regardless of family history.

Author and flutist Ilchi Lee believes that stimulating unused brain potential is best done by focusing on the body, mind and spirit. It is possible to alleviate mental anguish by exercising the body, and vice versa. All aspects of an individual are inextricably linked, which underscores the importance of nurturing each one.