During the Coronavirus outbreak, many people are feeling a heightened sense of stress and anxiety. It is important to protect your mental health, but a range of factors are making this increasingly difficult during the pandemic. Here are some tips for anyone who is struggling with their mental health: Limit Your News Intake We all want to stay informed. Thanks to the internet and social media, it has never been easier to keep up with current affairs. On the other hand, it has never been harder to tear ourselves away. In times like these, the 24-hour news cycle can be stressful …
10 Poems You Probably Haven’t Read But Need To
Poetry is an archaic yet powerful means of expression and communication. For many of us, there will be some we can recite by memory from our school days. Reading poetry can be a great way to find time for relaxation and unwinding. Today, there has been a drop in poetry being written and read but we thought it important to take a look back at this neglected art form. We have examined some of the best poems out there, by some of the best writers. Through gaining a better understanding of the meaning of these poems, we hope that in turn, you will fall in love with poetry all over …
Winter Immunity Boosters: Strengthen Your Immune System
As we get in to the middle of the winter cold and flu season, it's time to give our immune systems a boost to fight against viruses. Here are some of the best ways to strengthen your immunity. Maintain A Balanced Diet Eating a healthy balanced diet is one of the best things you can do to strengthen your immunity. An easy rule to follow is to try and eat a diet containing lots of different brightly coloured fruit and vegetables. This means leafy greens, purples, reds, yellows and oranges! Increase portions of vegetables and fruit high in Vitamin C such as citrus fruits, red bell …
New Year’s Resolutions For Older Adults
This week we wave goodbye to 2019 and move into the roaring 20's again! With the New Year comes the tradition of setting New Year's Resolutions. This isn't just an activity for the young - setting resolutions can have a positive impact on health for older people too. Therefore, we've put together our top resolutions for older adults: Ten Minutes Physical Exercise Per Day Exercise is one of the most common New Year's resolutions. Keeping active in senior years is key to remaining healthy and mobile, making this a great resolution for older adults. Aiming for 10 minutes physical …
On This Day: Bette Davis Arrived In Hollywood
On December 23 1930, a 22-year-old Bette Davis arrived in Hollywood under contract to Universal Studios and began what would become a legendary career in film, television and theatre. A Career In Hollywood's Golden Age Bette Davis is regarded as one of the greatest actresses of all time and an icon of Hollywood's Golden Age. She is acclaimed for her idiosyncratic acting style, often portraying unsympathetic and neurotic characters. Bette Davis captivated audiences throughout her 60 year career with over 100 acting credits to her name. Her most well known performances include an …
Learn A New Language To Improve Cognition
Researchers agree that it is never too late to learn a new language! Many older adults are learning new languages to improve cognition and to keep the brain healthy in later life. Keep The Brain Healthy Experts in senior health advise that learning a new language helps to keep cognition healthy for longer and provides excellent regular exercise for the brain. Studies have shown that having a second language delays the age at which dementia can onset. A study of 648 Alzheimer's patients found that those who were bilingual developed dementia four to five years later, compared …
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