Probiotic foods such as live-cultured yoghurt or fermented foods can help stop the growth of disease-causing bacteria and strengthen your immune system. In addition, a healthy diet that includes probiotics has been linked to improvements in mental health and cognitive function.
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Tonight, in many parts of the world, we turn the clocks back and gain one hour of sleep. I have written about the importance of getting enough sleep. Today, the BBC published a helpful article on 10 things to know about sleep.
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Nature walks are as good as meditation or sleep. Time spent in nature can improve cognitive function, boost creativity and reduce stress, anxiety and exhaustion.
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Okinawans have one of the longest disability-free life expectancies in the world. They age gracefully. Loneliness and depression are rare and the word “retirement” doesn’t exist. They follow the traditional dietary practice of hara hachi bu and they have an ikigai – a reason to get up in the morning and enjoy life.
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People who have a positive attitude towards their own ageing live, on average, 7.6 years longer than people with more negative views. They eat a healthier diet, exercise more and recover more quickly from illnesses. – Yale University
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Make community a priority. Our brains are wired to interconnect with others and our survival depends on community. Currently, 40% of American adults report being lonely. Chronic loneliness threatens human health as much as smoking and obesity does. It causes heart disease and premature death.
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