Exercise. We all know it plays an important role in keeping us healthy on the inside and the outside. It makes us feel good and look good! It helps to prevent cognitive ill-health too. Here are a few ways physical activity can positively impact your brain function and cognitive health:

Improves Blood Flow to Your Brain

Physical activity prompts your heart to pump more blood, which helps deliver oxygen and nutrients to your brain. The improved blood flow nourishes your brain cells and helps them function better.

When your brain gets more oxygen and nutrients, it’s like giving it a boost of energy, which helps it to work better. This boost helps with important things like paying attention, solving problems, and making decisions. So, when you’re active and moving around, you’re actually helping your brain stay in tip-top shape, keeping your mind sharp and focused. Continue reading →

It doesn’t matter what we might be doing, there can be something that will pop up and shift our focus. Sometimes it can feel as if there is an ever-ending supply of distractions!

Have you ever gotten angry at all the disruptions? If so, it can happen that’s for sure! It’s frustrating and annoying most of the time.

Distractions are not a good thing as they can affect your ability to retain your memory, process information, think critically, and control your emotions. They can damage your mental and emotional health and affect your cognitive health and wellness.

That’s why it’s important to ensure that your cognitive wellness is protected, by limiting all the distractions, and here are some ways to help you do that. Continue reading →