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Beyond Weight Loss: The Mental Benefits of Physical Activity We've come a long way from praying for a healthy mind in a healthy body to bragging about it to realizing that we must earn it. It's common knowledge that physical activity benefits our body. However, exercising is often associated with losing weight or building up body mass. While these are of course some of the benefits of regular physical activity, there are many other reasons why you should consider incorporating it into your lifestyle.   Physical activity has a positive impact on our mental health and wellbeing. It can reduce stress, boost self-confidence and improve sleep quality. In other words, fitness is not just about looking good, but also about feeling good about yourself.   Fun historic fact  A sound mind in a sound body’, or in Latin ‘mens sana in corpore sano’ , is a well-known motto. However, it has been used with rather different meanings throughout history...   The ancient R...

Are you fuelling your brain with the right foods? Understanding the Power of Food for Brain Health Food is not just a source of energy for our body, it is also a powerful tool that can be used to improve our health and wellbeing. This is because the food we eat contains a wide variety of nutrients that are essential for our body to function properly. In fact, some foods are so beneficial that they are often referred to as "brain foods" due to their ability to enhance cognitive function and overall brain health. The foods and nutrients we eat play an integral role in how our brains function day-to-day, and when our brain is not functioning well it can negatively impact our memory, concentration, and overall cognitive functioning.  Food is Medicine The concept of food as medicine is not a new one. In fact, ancient civilizations such as the Greeks and Chinese used food to treat a wide variety of illnesses and diseases. Today, modern medicine is beginning to recognize the importa...

Importance of Early Detection in Dementia Diagnosis Dementia is a chronic, degenerative illness that affects your brain. It's a progressive condition and there's no cure for it, which means that it gets worse over time. The earlier you have dementia diagnosed, the better it can be managed and treated with medication or therapy. Dementia is a progressive illness, so getting it diagnosed early can help make things easier for both you and your loved ones in the long term. Diagnosis can help people make plans and prepare for the future: If you're worried about how your memory loss might affect your ability to care for yourself, then knowing that there's something wrong with your brain gives you time to take steps now so that when symptoms eventually become more severe (and they will), they won't catch anyone off guard. For example, if diagnosis means getting extra support from healthcare professionals or family members who live nearby or even moving into supported livin...