With over 800 million people in the world over the age of 60, there have been many studies and articles about the social consequences of an aging population. They suggest that there will be overcrowding in nursing homes, economic pressures, and strains on social security. However, many of these studies fail to point out the positive elements of aging. As we grow older, we gain physical and mental benefits that should be celebrated all over the world.
A study in 2009 found that engaging different hobbies like reading, knitting, quilting, biking, or even playing video games could reduce the risk of developing memory loss by 40 percent. In fact, those who watch less than 7 hours of television per day were 50% less likely to develop memory problems than their counterparts. Taking up new hobbies can help boost your mental health and fight the risk of dementia.
Less than one week ago, scientists at Yale University identified an actual ‘home’ for the spiritual experience. The sense of belonging to something larger than oneself is found at the parietal cortex, as indicated through fMRI scans. This groundbreaking study is just one of many carried out into spirituality, which has been found to help boost mental health. One area in which it holds great promise, lies in helping parents survive arguably the biggest loss of all: the death of a child and the sadness and anxiety it provokes.
Countless people have been touched by cancer, whether through their own battle or that of a loved one. For many, fighting cancer is the hardest thing they’ll ever do. If you’re facing your own cancer journey, the most important thing you can do is make your own personal wellness a priority by taking care of your physical, mental, and spiritual health.
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Some of them includes: stomach aches, constipation and diarrhea, fatigue, joint pain, and muscle pain, frequent infections, especially of the ears and throat, skin irritation and rashes, behavioral issues, ADD/ADHD or other problems with concentration, unexplained weight gain or loss, frequent bed wetting and Autism Spectrum Disorder.