Getting enough sleep is imperative to allow the brain to cycle through the memory consolidation activation, and the restorative rest periods, necessary for optimized cognitive function.

Eating blueberries and strawberries regularly can improve memory and executive function, as well as reduce age-related cognitive decline.

Workplace well-being may require customized interventions for employees. Men report greater well-being than women; older employees report greater well-being than younger employees; employees with greater remote work opportunities report greater well-being than those with fewer remote work opportunities; and senior leaders report greater well-being than junior employees. Perhaps leaders should ask employees what might make their work easier to accomplish and what might improve their well-being.

Meditation can increase mindfulness, calm an overactive brain, reduce stress hormones, and improve attention, concentration, and memory. Consider trying guided meditations on an app or website.

Research studies have shown that stress, anxiety, and depression may be improved with higher consumption of fruit, vegetables, leafy greens, nuts, and beans, while eating fast food, foods high in sugar, and processed food increases the risk of stress, anxiety, and depression symptoms. Strive to eat more plant-based foods.

Do not skimp on sleep, or you risk impairing your memory by as much as 40%. Strive for at least 7 hours of sleep each night.

The healthier people eat, the younger their cells are likely to be. Eating foods rich in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrients decelerates epigenetic aging, where added sugar accelerates it.

Anxiety may be a modifiable condition that, if improved, can positively impact brain health. Managing or reducing anxiety may decrease the risk of dementia.

Hippocampus loss with aging is not inevitable, and it can be reversed with moderate-intensity exercise such as walking.

Stress is toxic to our brain and body. Resiliency can be improved by developing mental strength skills. When we work to enhance resilience, we improve brain and gut health as well.

Stimulating activities boost cognitive reserve and protect the brain, while stress can reduce the positive impact of cognitive reserve. Protect your brain with enriching experiences and stress management.

Partnership with a service dog may be a highly effective medical intervention.

An optimistic outlook might help improve procrastination.

Exercise improves brain health by reducing inflammation and restoring youthful gene expression.

Whether you are an early bird or a night owl, an earlier bedtime can improve mental health.

The Med Diet eating pattern is likely to improve health and increase longevity.

Human touch reduces pain, stress, anxiety, and depression in adults

Moderate to high-intensity exercise is likely to improve symptoms of anxiety or depression. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and a great time to consider this beneficial lifestyle approach to feeling better.

Activities that make you laugh are likely to improve your mood and attitude, and they can decrease anxiety and depression symptoms.

Bad habits are hard to control when we are under stress. Because of our brain chemistry, we need to reduce stress to improve bad habits.