I was looking into stretching for myself a while back when I first got into running and found a lot of useful information from a bunch of different sources – but I wanted them compiled into one piece of content, so that’s what I’ll be doing here – to help you along with your knowledge…
The Effects Of Exercise On Cardiovascular Health And Disease Prevention
Your overall health is what matters more than money, fame, or power. One of the main ways we can make sure we stay healthy is through exercise. Now, there are plenty of articles I could write about how one maintains cardiovascular health, but for now, in this article, we’re going to talk about one of…
The Impact Of Diet On Cognitive Function And Mental Sharpness
How often do you count the calories on a container before you purchase food or a drink? How many times have you been concerned about the welfare of your body – especially your gut – when you’re about to consume something fatty or junk food? Maybe you’re one of the people who watch what you…
Rest and its Impact on Physical Performance
“Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer’s day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.” – John Lubbock Let’s talk about rest and why it’s supposed to be oh-so-important for…
The Role Of Physical Exercise In Improving Mental Sharpness And Reducing Cognitive Decline
There’s been enough research done on exercise in relation to mental health, enough studies done – enough examples made – that it should not even be a discussion anymore. But I’ll say it again here: Exercising directly correlates to increased mental health! In this article, we’re going to talk about how exercising is such an…
How Sleep Impacts Cognitive Performance And The Sharpness Of Our Mental States
Let me tell you something: I don’t get enough sleep. In fact, most of us don’t – or don’t feel like we do, anyway, regardless of the hours we might get on a particular day. The phrase “How are you?” is so often answered in turn by “I’m doing alright, just tired” that we don’t…
The Effects Of Stress And Anxiety, And Strategies For Managing It
I do believe there was a time when stress was an alien concept to me… only I can’t recall when that might have been. I’m sure it’s the same for almost everybody – stress is just a natural part of our lives. But who will deny that it starts to affect you mentally? Obviously, the…
Cognitive Enhancers: Good or Bad?
“Cognitive enhancers” sound like something out of a science fiction – like Star Trek! It does kind of sound that way, doesn’t it? To me it does, at least. However no, this is a very fancy phrase for things that you’re most likely already accustomed to: Cognitive enhancers are things like fish oil and other…
This Is How You KEEP Your Mind Sharp As You Age!
Maintaining mental health has always been an important and necessary topic. Rapid deterioration of the mind runs in my family, and I’ve seen both my parents and grandparents try their best to combat this process using puzzles, books, games – you name it. I always wanted to know what the best ways of keeping a…
The Impact Of Technology On Our Minds
Let me ask you a question… Who doesn’t like a funny video on their phone? Or to get a meme from a friend off of Facebook or Instagram? We all enjoy the entertainment – we look forward to it! More often than not we’ll find ourselves struggling to go without it…. I’m more guilty than…