How to Keep Your Brain Healthy
A healthy brain can help us solve problems, manage emotions, deal with stress, and unlock our goals in life. And just like we exercise other parts of our body, paying special attention to our brain to help keep it functioning optimally is important.
Here are a few tips:
• Avoid a high sugar diet, as it may increase your risk of dementia.
• Get enough rest—ideally, seven to nine hours each night. Inadequate sleep is linked to slower thinking.
• Keep your brain stimulated daily with games and puzzles. Engaging socially with friends and family is also great.
• Never stop learning. Continue to read about new things that interest you, learn a new skill, or pick up a hobby.
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What Makes a Supportive Shoe?
When it comes to shoes, many people often pick trends and fashion over function and support. Wearing unsupportive shoes can actually cause problems beyond blisters and sprains, like back pain. Since the feet are the base of your body, it’s important to support them properly.
The next time you’re in the market for a new, everyday shoe, here are a few important things to consider to help keep your feet (and spine) happy.
1. Choose the right fit. Your instep should fit securely but your toes shouldn’t feel tight and should have enough room to wiggle around.
2. Look for a solid sole, filled in from heel to toe, to disperse forces across the entire foot. Even better if the heel sits 1/2″ to 1″ higher than the toe.
3. Find a sole that flexes at the ball of your foot; the same place your foot flexes.