Health-e-Bytes

Positive emotions — joy, curiosity, gratitude, hope, optimism, excitement, enthusiasm, anticipation, love — all fuel our brain and strengthen our immune system. This does NOT mean forcing [...]

S stands for Sleep. Seven to nine hours of good quality sleep every night is essential for a healthy brain because while we sleep our brain detoxifies and clears out aberrant amyloid and tau [...]

E stands for Education. Be a lifelong learner. Seek out novelty and new experiences. Get out of your comfort zone. Learn a foreign language, musical instrument, art, craft or technical skill. [...]

R stands for Relationships. Nurture good relationships. Cultivate a confidante. Find a community you want to be a part of. Contribute to your fellow person in whichever way brings you the most [...]

U stands for Uplifting emotions. It was wonderfully uplifting being up among the clouds, doing more than I thought I was capable of. What brings you joy? Do it! Spend time doing things you love [...]

T stands for Thankfulness. This was a really easy brain-booster for me to practise today because there was so much I felt grateful for. Firstly, I was very thankful I’d completed the most [...]

N stands for Nature. Nature is our great healer and balancer. When we’re tired, nature energises us. When our concentration starts to wane, nature helps our brain regain focus. And when we’re [...]

E stands for Exercise. Walking, jogging, cycling, swimming, rowing, dancing, pickle ball, team sports — any form of movement that you enjoy — stimulates the growth of new brain cells and new [...]

V stands for Vitamins B12 and D. Get a blood test every year to check if you have adequate levels of these two essential brain vitamins. Take supplements if your levels are low, but of course, [...]

D stands for Diet. What we eat and drink plays a critical role in the health and functioning of our brain. And what’s the ideal brain-boosting diet? Eat real food. Quit the junk food, fast food, [...]