Meditation & MindfulnessMeditation is a way to help train your mind to focus on something positive. By focusing on a single object, such as breathing or chanting a mantra, meditation helps bring awareness to the present moment. When you meditate regularly, you’ll notice you become calmer, more patient, and happier. ExerciseExercise is a great way to relieve stress, boost mood, and improve sleep quality. Not only does exercise release endorphins (the body’s natural painkillers), but it also boosts serotonin levels, which makes us feel good! JournalingJournaling can be done either manually or digitally. You can write down thoughts and feelings, or even draw pictures to express yourself. Writing about your emotions and experiences can be helpful in understanding them and how they affect you. YogaYoga is a great practice to relax your body and clear your mind. Try doing yoga…
How to Best Nourish Your Mind: Nutrition and Mental Health in Women Over 60
Read More at Sixty and Me [[{“value”:” It’s no secret that what we eat has a direct impact on our overall health and well-being throughout our lives. Healthy choices help our bodies to function well, and also help us to fight disease. What is less well known? What we eat becomes even more important as we age. And our dietary habits impact not only our physical health, but our mental health, too. In fact, proper nutrition in our 60s and beyond can help us to maintain brain health and mental well-being as well as cognitive function, mood, and emotional wellness. Let’s talk more about the vital role nutrition plays in mental health and wellness for women over 60. Nutrition and Mental Health: The Gut-Brain Connection Research has shown that there is a strong link between the gut and the brain,…