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14 Ways to Protect Your Brain: Reduce Your Dementia Risk by 45%

70,000 Kiwis are currently living with dementia, and this number is projected to skyrocket to 170,000 by 2050. While these figures may seem daunting, there’s good news: dementia is not a normal or inevitable part of aging. Our brains are remarkably resilient and...

5 Top Tips for Remembering Names

As Dale Carnegie wisely stated, "A person’s name is to them the sweetest and most important sound in any language." As we approach the silly season, many of us will find ourselves socializing more than usual—attending parties, meeting new people, and reconnecting with...

Fuel Your Brain With These 5 Superfoods

By Vishakha Mahajan, PhD   The role of diet and nutrition as an effective management strategy for various conditions has been extensively highlighted. Growing body of research has demonstrated the significant influence specific foods have on our health and...

Mental Fatigue in the Era of Remote Work

By Vishakha Mahajan, PhD   The growing shift towards remote working has been a refreshing change from the traditional office environment, offering greater flexibility and autonomy. However, this shift, coupled with our increased dependence on the digital world,...

Arts and Crafts: A Pathway to Wellbeing

In a world where mental health concerns are escalating, especially post-COVID-19, finding accessible and effective ways to enhance wellbeing is paramount. A recent UK study looked at whether doing arts and crafts can make people happier and less lonely. The research...

Your Brain Compensates as You Get Older

No one's brain is as sharp at 60 as it was at 20. However, new research supports the notion that folk's brains can make subtle adjustments with age to compensate for that decline. A team of British researchers has found more evidence that as the mind ages, it...

Band exercise for shoulders

This exercise should be mandatory for people who sit at desks. It's called the Band Pull Apart. When you sit for long periods your back muscles tend to round and weaken. One of the best exercises you can do to strengthen your upper back is the Band Pull Apart. It...