Link Found Between Daytime Napping and Brain Health

Link Found Between Daytime Napping and Preserving Brain HealthJohn Patterson – In our fast-paced world, napping during the day often carries a negative stigma. Many perceive it as a sign of laziness or lack of productivity. However, a groundbreaking study led by researchers at UCL and the University of the Republic in Uruguay challenges these misconceptions.

The study, published in the prestigious journal Sleep Health, reveals a fascinating connection between daytime napping and the preservation of brain health as we age. These findings offer valuable insights into the potential benefits of incorporating short naps into our daily routines. Continue reading

Memory Support Tips: How to Care for the Brain

mental healthIn today’s fast-paced society, you might be more focused on work and money than you are on your mental health.

But the fact is, you need to take good care of your brain to stay sharp and creative.

Without a healthy brain, you may experience a decline in memory, a decline in your ability to focus, and a decline in your productivity.

Your brain does not stop aging after the age of 30, so you need to start taking good care of it from a young age. Continue reading

The “Miracle Cure”: Walking

exerciseCharles Hugh Smith – While selling health-related “miracle cures” of one kind or another is big business, the real “miracle cure” is activity/exercise. The essential role of exercise/fitness is backed up by a large and growing body of evidence. It’s now apparent that humans are “born to walk” and need to stay active to be healthy: eating well isn’t enough.

If we apply the foundational processes of evolution to our own health, we end up focusing on the critical role of activity/exercise in our well-being–and in particular, the impressive benefits of walking.

This includes the impact of exercise on mental acuity/health, as explained in this article: Brains evolved to need exercise Continue reading