Have you heard of nootropics and nootropic supplements? Nootropic supplements, a term derived from the Greek words ‘nous’ meaning ‘mind’ and ‘trepein’ implying ‘to bend’, have piqued scientific curiosity over the past few decades. These dietary supplements, often referred to as cognitive enhancers, are designed to improve brain function, specifically memory,…
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We hear enough about the healing power of nature. With lives as busy as ours, we could do with all the downtime we can get, right? There’s an increasing body of evidence in support of nature-based interventions or NBIs as effective tools to improve mental, physical, and cognitive health outcomes. I’ve…
When your mind is in turmoil, keep calm! Have you ever been in that place where your mind is racing and the things you need to attend to are on a perpetual loop playing in your head, and you just can’t get anything done? If so, you will have experienced frustration,…
While the following mental health tips may seem obvious, sometimes we just need a reminder and a gentle nudge to take action. Life naturally ebbs and flows through good and challenging times, but sometimes the trying times negatively impact your mental health. Moving past problems can become tricky when this happens,…
Some months ago, I wrote about how we celebrate major festivals in our condominium complex with food fun and games. One of the games we enjoy is Bingo. Lots of preparations are made, coordinators appointed and some fun prizes lined up as almost everyone – including the children wants to participate.…