Along with the joy and love the holiday season brings, it can also increase our stress levels at times. Whether you’re caught in long checkout lines or stuck in traffic, taking a moment to decompress and practice mindfulness and can help reduce the stress of the season and even benefit your brain health and overall wellness.
Celebrate September is Healthy Aging Month
This September marks 30 years of celebrating Healthy Aging Month – the national observance focused on the positive aspects of growing older and encouraging everyone to take personal responsibility for their health. While you can’t control your genetics, research shows there are several steps you can take to maintain your health and quality of life as you age and live as independently as possible.
The Healing Effects of Social Connection
Social connection has been widely studied as a significant factor in helping increase longevity, as well as better physical, cognitive and mental health. Commit to strengthening your relationships and connections with family this month in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.
The Purpose of Purpose
Having and recognizing your purpose can help guide life decisions, provide a sense of direction and create meaning in your life. And, perhaps most importantly, having a sense of purpose has also been linked to increased longevity and keeping your brain healthy later in life.
Mental Health and Brain Health – What’s the Connection?
Better understanding the role mental health plays in your brain health can help you take steps to maintain and improve your well-being over time.