Oct 04

6 Brain Exercises For Seniors To Try

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Jigsaw puzzles, crosswords, chess and other problem-solving and memory games that stimulate your brain aren’t just fun—they may produce lasting benefits. A 2014 study found brain exercises helped older adults maintain reasoning skills and speed of cognition 10 years after the research period came to an end. Here’s why engaging brain exercises boost cognition, plus six exercises to try today.   What Are Brain Exercises? A brain exercise is any activity that engages your cognitive skills. Online brain games are popular and offer a wide variety of imaginative exercises designed to challenge your memory, focus and problem-solving skills, but tactile games like bingo and jigsaw puzzles and hobbies like model building also stimulate important types of memory skills. The key is that they must be difficult, but not too difficult. “It’s important to engage in mentally challenging activities that allow you to constantly learn and get better,” says Denise Park, Ph.D., professor and director of research at the Center for Vital Longevity in the School of Behavioral Sciences at the University of Texas in Dallas. Park conducted a study where different groups of older adults (ages 60 to 90) learned digital photography and quilting—new activities that required complex planning and […]
Oct 01

From Exercise To Stress Management; Here Are 5 Important Tips For Maintaining Healthy Mind, Body And Spirit

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Our physical health affects our mental health, and our mental health affects our physical health, and both should work together. Here are five crucial health tips for maintaining a positive mindset, healthy body and spirit. The first thing we must recognise is that every system in our body is interconnected. So, our physical health affects our mental health, and our mental health affects our physical health, and both should work together. As a result, I wouldn’t call these rules because they are a way of life,” says Yash Vardhan Swami, Nutritionist, and Health and Fitness expert.   Ensuring That Nutrition Is On Point That doesn’t mean that we keep on eating salads all the time, but it ensures we nourish our body with all the nutrients it needs from protein, carbohydrates, and fats to vitamins and minerals. While ensuring that our total caloric intake is in line with our body composition goals. While also ensuring that we have our favourite and staple foods in our diet. We should also remember that 50-60 per cent of our body is made up of water and we need adequate water intake for optimal health, brain function etc.   Next Comes Exercising And Activity […]
Sep 28

No gym, no equipment: 5 ways to lose weight and build muscle

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​​Journey to fitness​ It is a well-established fact that fitness is essential for overall mental and physical well-being. Individual body shapes and metabolism rates differ, and diversity is the norm for human forms. The journey to fitness begins by making incremental improvements. One immediate change you can bring to your daily life that will pay huge dividends is exercise. By starting small but being consistent, combined with a balanced diet, you will notice and feel improvements in a few weeks. In order to achieve a fit body and mind, you don’t need expensive and complicated equipment to work out. Here is the list of some methods you can get your heart pumping and the calories burning from today:   Dancing​ Dancing is a great way to lose weight. Whether in a class or at home, pick a dance form that requires continuous movement like zumba, hip hop, Bollywood dance, salsa or aerobic dance and hit the floor. Indian classical dance can also be a good way to immerse yourself in culture while also working your way to fitness.   Brisk walking, running and jogging​ These are great exercises and you can start it today itself. Here, no equipment is needed […]
Sep 25

6 simple yoga asanas that can help relax your mind

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These are among the simplest methods for achieving physical and mental serenity. To get rid of tension and anxiety, try these.   Yoga is a stress relieving tool for people working in the corporate sector. The best part about yoga is that you can practice and live a stress-free life without any prior practice experience. It boosts your mood and uplifts your happy hormones which eventually bring peace of mind, calmness in body, and ease.   These are six simple yoga asanas to relax your mind –     1. Baddha Konasana (Cobbler’s Pose) It’s a simple sitting yoga pose to relax your mind and muscles. Baddha Konsasana can be practiced by people with no knee pain under the guidance of a reliable yoga teacher. It releases stored emotions and gives you calm mind when practice with the right technique.   2. Prasarita Padottanasana (wide- leg forward bend) Ankita Mahajan, Naturopath, founder of Yogymummy says, “Inversion postures are mind soothing and prasarita padottanasana is one of them. You have to take a wide stance standing on your yoga mat and make a forward bend downward. You can bend the elbows for deeper bending. This practice will release your tension from […]
Sep 21

10 practical tips for managing stress in college

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College students’ fickleness, waviness, and indecisiveness place them at high risk of stress and anxiety Once students start going to college, that is the time when a sense of independence, a sense of individuality, and also a sense of defiance comes into play. Why defiance? Because independence and individuality want to override the wisdom of the world, especially when it comes from parents, grandparents, and teachers. That age is the time to try new things, starting with vocation experiments, food experiments, and partner experiments, which entails relationships. Because they were firmly constrained in school, their attention on studies becomes a little loose-ended in college. Furthermore, college students’ fickleness, waviness, and indecisiveness place them at high risk of stress and anxiety. Mickey Mehta, a global leading holistic health guru and corporate life coach shares with us some effortless and quick ways to relax: 1. Splash or keep your face in running water for a while till everything cools down and your eyes are relaxed, Just pat dry, and then breathe. 2. Herbal teas can help you feel better, alleviate depression’s physical symptoms, and reduce stress. You can also choose to do nothing and close your eyes. As you inhale and exhale, […]
Sep 18

6 Essential Tips To Cope With Body Image Issues Mentally

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In the age of social media and advancing editing apps virtually fulfil your dreams of having that ”hot-bod.” People with low self-esteem and struggling to keep up with their fitness goals often fall prey to the vicious cycle of negative body image issues. If you are facing the same, do read this article to know how to deal with it mentally. Anybody, regardless of age, gender, or background, might experience issues with their body image. When addressing such concerns in modern society, when social media and inflated beauty standards are prevalent, it’s crucial to put the mental well-being of the individual first. Here are six crucial suggestions to assist you in handling these worries mentally:   1) Practice Self-Compassion Start by being nice and understanding to yourself as you would be to a friend. Understand that everyone has flaws and imperfections and that no one is flawless. Treat yourself with respect and compassion, emphasising your accomplishments instead of obsessing over your perceived inadequacies.   2) Address the negative thoughts Negative self-talk and misguided judgements frequently serve as the fuel for body image problems. Recognise these negative thoughts in yourself and learn to resist them. Determine whether these thoughts are driven […]
Sep 15

3 Tips to Try if You Need To Reduce Stress on Your Heart and Brain

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Looking to maximize your heart and brain heath? Use these three tips.   The heart and the brain are connected by more than just blood and a cluster of nerves. They’re in constant communication to keep your body functioning. But it’s more than that, the health of one determines the other. So how do you keep them both healthy? It’s actually pretty straightforward. You can improve the health of both your heart and brain with three simple tips. You can even start using them today.   What impact does the brain have on the heart? Your brain has a direct pathway to your heart through the autonomic nervous system. The autonomic nervous system has two parts — the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, which work in balance. Both sides play a key role in blood pressure and heart-rate regulation. The sympathetic nervous system is our fight-or-flight response to danger or stress. When we’re in stressful situations, the sympathetic system releases adrenaline, which will increase your heart rate and blood pressure accordingly. Conversely, the parasympathetic brings us back to a balanced, calm state that returns our heart rate and blood pressure to normal levels. It wasn’t until the 2004 InterHeart study […]
Sep 12

Mental Health Tips: 5 Habits To Include In Your Regime For Stress Management

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Healthy Habits To Manage Stress: Mental health has a pivotal role to play in maintaining the overall health and well-being of an individual. It is necessary to practise habits that help in minimising daily stress levels to live a healthy, happy and longer life. Mental health formulates as one of the most important aspects of our lives. It is an integral component that plays a pivotal role in determining our overall health and well-being. Good mental health refers to emotional, psychological, and social well-being, how we think, feel, and act and helps determine how we handle stress and make healthy choices. With sedentary lifestyle choices, it becomes quite a task to handle everyday hassles and deal with regular stress. It is necessary to practise habits that help in minimising daily stress levels to live a healthy, happy and longer life.   Healthy Habits To Manage Stress   1. Good Sleep Prioritising a good night’s sleep is extremely important to manage stress daily. Adequate sleep lets your body rest, relax rejuvenate and store energy for carrying out its functions. Health experts suggest that about 7 to 8 hours of sleep is a must for an individual to let the body rest. […]
Sep 10

Reset your body and mind with 10 ‘spring-cleaning’ tips

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With the weather warming up, you might feel inspired to clean out your closets, wash your windows and give your house a deep scrub and reorganization. Not only is a clean environment good for your physical health, but research has shown that the good feelings you get from having a clean, uncluttered home reduce stress levels and ward off depression. Imagine how great you would feel if you took that same spring-cleaning approach to your body — your living, breathing home. Of course, you should already be subscribing to annual checkups with your primary care physician and eye doctor, and you may even see your dentist biannually. But what about taking a closer look at how you fuel and move your body — and making healthy changes to clean up those areas? As a mind-body coach in professional sports, I work with coaches, medical staff and expert consultants every year during baseball spring training to help players prepare their bodies for the season. In addition to conducting annual physicals, we do nutritional and movement assessments to create appropriate action plans. You may not be a professional athlete, but your body is still the vehicle used to navigate your life, and […]
Sep 07

Struggling From Sleeplessness? Follow These 7 Tips To Improve Sleep Quality

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There are several strategies you can employ to overcome sleeplessness and improve your sleep quality. Here are seven tips to help you achieve a restful night’s sleep. Are you struggling to get a good night’s sleep? Sleeplessness, or insomnia, is a common issue that affects millions of people worldwide. The consequences of inadequate sleep can be detrimental to both physical and mental health. Overcoming sleeplessness is achievable by implementing a few strategies. Remember that improving your sleep habits may take time, so be patient with yourself. A good night’s sleep is essential for your overall health and well-being, so prioritize it as part of your daily routine. Fortunately, there are several strategies you can employ to overcome sleeplessness and improve your sleep quality. Here are seven tips to help you achieve a restful night’s sleep:   Maintain a Consistent Sleep Schedule: One of the most effective ways to combat sleeplessness is to establish a regular sleep schedule. Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, even on weekends. This helps regulate your body’s internal clock, making it easier to fall asleep and wake up feeling refreshed.   Create a Relaxing Bedtime Routine: Develop a […]
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