Professional Well-Being Newsletter

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Fruit, Veggies & Mental Health

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.

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Sleep Empowers Memory

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.

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Nutrients & Longevity

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.

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Anxiety Increases Risk of Dementia

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

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Fitness Protects Brain Volume

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

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Stress Resilience & Brain Health

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.

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Stress Diminishes Cognitive Reserve

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.

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Exercise Improves Anxiety & Depression

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.

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Stress & Bad Habits

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.

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Light Levels & Cognition

To improve cognition without impairing your capacity to get a good night’s sleep, enhance the lighting in your work or study area.

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Music & Productivity

Your custom playlist of stimulating music may help you achieve flow and improve your performance.

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