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Mental Health and Brain Health

The gut-brain connection: How digestive health may shape mental wellbeing

The gut-brain connection: How digestive health may shape mental wellbeing
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New research suggests the gut microbiome could shape our mood, resilience, cognition and susceptibility to stress.AFP/Getty Images

Jaime Di Donato is manager of health benefit solutions and product strategy at Medavie Blue Cross.

For

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The Relationship Between Brain Health and Lifestyle

Cleanliness and Mental Health: What’s the Connection?

Cleanliness and Mental Health: What’s the Connection?
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Key Takeaways

  • Maintaining a clean and organized home can help reduce stress, lift your mood, and make you feel more in control.
  • Start small by cleaning one part of your house each day to make cleaning less overwhelming.

If you’ve

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Mental Health and Brain Health

Why social connection matters to your health

Why social connection matters to your health
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It might sound like a contradiction, but if you’re feeling lonely, you’re not alone.

One in four Australians experience persistent loneliness, indicating that its associated impact on happiness is something many of us can relate to.

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The Relationship Between Brain Health and Lifestyle

The Connection Between Diet, Exercise, and Sleep

The Connection Between Diet, Exercise, and Sleep
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Diet, exercise, and sleep are three pillars of a healthy life. Improving just one of these lifestyle factors can help people lead longer lives.

While diet, exercise, and sleep influence one another in complex and innumerable ways, improving all three

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The Relationship Between Brain Health and Lifestyle

The connection between heart and brain health is key to overall wellness

The connection between heart and brain health is key to overall wellness
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The connection between heart and brain health is key to overall wellness

Published: November 20, 2024

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

According to the American Heart Association, there is a connection between the health of your heart and your brain,

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Mental Health and Brain Health

The Gut-Brain-Spine Connection | Psychology Today

The Gut-Brain-Spine Connection | Psychology Today
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Co-written with Jai Liester.

In recent years, research has illuminated the intricate connection between our gut and brain, revealing how this relationship significantly impacts mental health. Now, a growing body of evidence suggests a third player in this system—the spine—creating

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Mental Health and Brain Health

Walking And Connection Are Huge For Your Brain Health. What Happens If You Do Them Together?

Walking And Connection Are Huge For Your Brain Health. What Happens If You Do Them Together?
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The brain is your body’s command center—so keeping it in working order is really a nonnegotiable. While doctors have repeatedly recommended factors like eating well and trying to do new activities to support brain health, research over the last few

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Mental Health and Brain Health

Novel research reveals how adversity shapes the developing brain and its connection to future health risks | Virginia Tech News

Novel research reveals how adversity shapes the developing brain and its connection to future health risks | Virginia Tech News
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“Jungmeen and I get to tackle thorny problems while pursuing answers to questions that matter for promoting healthier youth development,” Deater-Deckard said. “Our team utilizes state-of-the-art quantitative modeling techniques to integrate complex arrays of data from many sources such as

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