A healthy brain can help alleviate brain fog, keep our memory sharp, and foster greater well-being.
| Let's take five minutes to see this week in a new light. | | | Over the last few years, the wellness industry has shone a much-needed light on the importance of brain health. In the same way we exercise our bodies, our brains benefit greatly from "mental fitness." A healthy brain can help alleviate brain fog, keep our memory sharp, and foster greater well-being. | | | Curiosity about the world around you, how it works, and how you can understand it will keep your brain working fast and efficiently." | | Routinely engaging in mental fitness can be a boon to your overall health. Here are some evidence-based brain-boosting habits you can start working into your life starting today.
- Mind Games: Brain games, such as crossword puzzles, sudoku, and Wordle—are a fun way to pass the time while exercising your brain. Experts have found that these games help us with memory, problem-solving, and speed.
- Meditation: Meditation has a bounty of benefits not just limited to a more peaceful mind. Research has found that it can also foster better brain health.
- Physical Fitness: Scientists have discovered a correlation between physical exercise and brain health. And note that this exercise doesn't have to be intense. Daily walks, yoga, pilates, and stretching can all benefit your brain and body.
- Reading: Books are portals to new worlds and provide us with insights on fascinating topics. Research tells us that reading keeps our mind engaged, and it can even help foster creativity and open mindedness.
- Small Challenges: There's comfort in our daily routine, but science says that small tweaks can keep us on our toes and engage our brain in healthy ways. Try picking up a new skill, taking a different route, trying a new recipe, or using your non-dominant hand for small tasks.
| | Ways to Stay Positive This Week | | | Ways to Nurture Your Mind and Body | This week, commit to trying two of the above brain-boosting habits. Make note of how you feel afterward, and consider how this new habit might enrich your everyday life moving forward. | | | |
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