Life can feel very hectic sometimes, but it is important to find time to pause for thought and enjoy the moment. The mindfulness movement encourages living in the present and taking the time to appreciate the world around you. Here are some tips you can implement in your day-to-day life to help you stay present. Practise Meditation: Meditation is not as daunting an idea as it may seem – it doesn’t mean sitting for hours in silence with only your own thoughts as company. It’s all about getting back in touch with the body and finding the time to create calm and peace even if only for …
Life Lessons: Top 5 tips to the younger generation
As we get older, it should come as no surprise that with the years of experience comes added wisdom. Whether it's or relationship advice or tips on how to improve yourself as a person, there are many life lessons younger people can learn from their elders. We asked some of the older people in our lives, including parents and grandparents to impart some of their wisdom on us, and share their top tips to the younger generation. Here's what they had to say. 1, Live in the moment Nowadays, more and more of us are obsessed with posting our lives on social media. Often, this is harmless …
Sleep Better: 5 Top Tips For Having A Healthy Sleep
Everybody knows how important a good night's sleep is. However, not all of us are getting this. Here are our top tips to help you get the best sleep possible every night. How much sleep do we need? A lack of quality sleep has significant impacts on health including higher rates of stroke, Alzheimer's disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity. It also affects mental well-being causing higher rates of depression and anxiety and overall poor mood, energy and motivation. According to experts, the amount of sleep we need depends on age, gender and lifestyle. Age As we get …
Eco-Friendly Ideas For A Green Christmas
Christmas can be a hard time to maintain an eco-friendly lifestyle. In the UK alone we produce around 30% more rubbish during the holiday season. Here are some ideas we've put together on how to have a more ethical, environmentally conscious time this festive season. Eco-Friendly Gifts With our binge-shopping culture, gifts are one of the largest sources of waste around Christmas time. That's why many Christmas shoppers are now opting for environmentally conscious gifts. Reusables Reusable items make great eco-friendly gifts and have the bonus of cutting down on the lucky …
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 …
How Caring For A Pet Can Enrich Your Life
Caring for a pet can be a great comfort. They offer companionship and fun, and quickly become just like a member of the family. Health Benefits Research shows that caring for a pet has multiple health benefits. Owning a pet has been linked to lowered blood pressure and cholesterol, and fewer minor ailments such as cold and flu. A pet is also a great way to combat loneliness and feelings of isolation. Having a pet around the house has a very calming effect so is great for people suffering from anxiety and stress. Pets lower Cortisol, the stress-related hormone in the body. …
