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  How to Practice Altruism in Your Everyday Life Table of Contents Help Others Be Thankful Don’t Be So Hard on Yourself Celebrate Others’ Successes Conclusion ‍Altruism is a selfless act that benefits others. It’s not just about giving something up, but rather focusing on helping others with no benefit to yourself. It’s not as easy as it sounds, though. Practicing altruism regularly can be challenging and requires you to put others first. Fortunately, there are many small ways to help you practice altruism in your everyday life. Following the Golden Rule of “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” is one way to practice altruism every day. This means acting in ways that would make someone else feel comfortable if they were in your position. In addition to this, here are four other simple strategies for practicing altruism that will positively impact those around you. 1. Help Others If you want to practice altruism, the best thing you can do is to help others. T...

  5 Ways to Enhance Your Cognitive Functioning and Stay Sharp For Life Photo by FotoEmotions on Pixabay Table of Contents Keep Learning New Things Exercise Daily Meditate and Breathe Eat Healthy and Stay Hydrated Stop Stress Before it Starts Play Games and Puzzles Conclusion It’s never too early or too late to take steps that can help you stay sharp. As you grow older, your brain continues to develop and strengthen its cognitive functions for memory, logic, concentration, and more. While you can’t stop the aging process completely, there are ways to help keep your mind active and sharp for life. Improving your cognitive functioning — or how well you think, problem-solve, pay attention to details, learn new things and understand complex concepts — can have a positive impact on the rest of your life. From playing crossword puzzles and reading books to meditating regularly and eating healthy foods, these five strategies can help boost your cognitive func...

  Boundaries and Barriers Table of Contents Introduction The importance of boundaries What do boundaries mean? How to set and maintain boundaries A note on barriers It's okay to say no Conclusion 1. Introduction The boundary is the line where two people's lives intersect. It's the point at which we say yes and no, what we can do for each other and how much of that we're willing to offer. Boundaries are a natural part of relationships, but they can be tricky to manage if you're not used to them or if you don't understand what they mean in a relationship context. If you're wondering whether your partner needs some space or if they should just "stick around," read on! 2. The importance of boundaries It's important for everyone to have boundaries. Boundaries are your way of protecting yourself, others and your relationships. They help you to get what you need from life by giving others clear signals about how they can help or hinder you. The follow...

Throughout the pandemic, one of the biggest COVID risks has been sharing a house with someone who is infectious. Table of Contents How is household transmission measured? How has household transmission changed through the pandemic? Why has has the household secondary attack rate varied? Vaccination reduces transmission Given how contagious COVID is, especially more recent variants, you’d imagine if you lived with someone who has COVID it would be inevitable you’d get infected. But this isn’t the case. A recent study suggests you have a 42.7% chance of catching COVID from a housemate who tests positive to Omicron. That means if someone introduced the Omicron variant to a household of six, you would expect two of the remaining five household members, on average, to become infected. 1. How is household transmission measured? We use the “secondary attack rate” to describe the average number of secondary infections among a group of exposed people, once a virus has been introduced i...

  The gastrointestinal system is the main 'portal' for taking in and processing nutrients, but it also serves as a communication center and disease fighter. From boosting the nervous and immune system to promoting   mental health   and digestive functions, a healthy gut plays a pivotal role in your overall well-being. The most common nutritional deficiencies seen in people with mental health disorders are Omega 3 fatty acids, B vitamins, minerals, and amino acids that are precursors to neurotransmitters. These nutrients are richly found in salmon, dark leafy vegetables, and pastured eggs. Which Nutrients Can Enhance Mental Health? If you are feeling low or anxious, or are going through any other mental health concerns, incorporating healthy nutrients can help with better brain health or even anxiety. On that note, here are six nutrients that can enhance mental health: 1) Omega 3 Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for preserving healthy brain structure and fu...

Social Isolation, Loneliness   Individuals who are socially separated or feel forlorn are around 30% bound to experience or pass on from respiratory failures and strokes, as indicated by another logical proclamation from the American Heart Association. "More than forty years of exploration has obviously exhibited that social disconnection and dejection are both related with unfriendly wellbeing results," Crystal Wiley Cené, MD, MPH, lead creator of the logical assertion, said in a proclamation. "Given the commonness of social disconnectedness across the U.S., the general wellbeing influence is very critical," Dr. Cené said. The extremely youthful and exceptionally old might be especially defenseless, the AHA notes in its logical proclamation. Very nearly one-fourth of grown-ups 65 and more established are socially disconnected and up to about portion of them are forlorn. Tenacious dejection might be considerably more normal for Generation Z, youthful grown-ups at pr...

Teeth Straightening Your teeth will work appropriately, and you will have a lovely grin because of teeth fixing. Find out about the main six benefits of getting your teeth fixed. What is a generally secret strategy for bringing down your gamble of creating coronary illness, stroke, or diabetes? The American Dental Association (ADA) guarantees that straighter teeth can help your body, brain, and mouth. What keeps your teeth set up, notwithstanding your teeth, is your gums. Your gums are bound to aggregate hurtful microbes when your teeth are skewed, which can cause medical problems. Expanded microscopic organisms are only one of a few medical conditions connected to skewed teeth. It likewise accompanies some of unexpected issues, like debilitating dental lacquer, reduced confidence, and different issues you probably won't have known could be settled by getting your teeth fixed. Here are the main six benefits of getting your teeth fixed. 1. Dental cleanliness is more straightforward ...

  Meditation and Your Health: The Surprising Benefits of a Regular Practice Meditation has gained significant popularity over the past few years, and it’s easy to see why: According to the Mayo Clinic, meditation has numerous physical and mental health benefits, including reduced stress, an improved ability to cope with pain, and even better memory function. If you’re trying to incorporate more mindfulness into your life, you may be interested in learning about the surprising health benefits of meditation and why it’s important to include it in your daily routine. Deepen your practice It can take several tries to learn how to meditate. You might start with short five-minute sessions, but they should become longer over time. If you get up from your seat during your session, start again at one minute rather than adding time to what you’ve already done. Deepening your practice—by lengthening your meditation sessions—is important in ensuring that you get a full workout for both body an...

  3 Steps to Start Meditation for Improved Health If you’re not practicing meditation, you’re missing out on a natural and powerful way to improve your health. Though it can seem intimidating at first, meditation is actually quite simple and accessible to anyone who wants to try it out. Even if you think you can’t meditate, this article will show you how with just three easy steps. 1) The basics Find a quiet, undisturbed place where you won’t be disturbed. Sit up straight and tall, with your feet on the floor or legs crossed comfortably. You can also use a chair with your feet planted firmly on the ground. Close your eyes and turn your attention inward by taking three deep breaths, in through your nose and out through your mouth. Focus on breathing slowly; maintain that pace as you inhale and exhale throughout meditation. 2) Locate your zen space Where do you want to meditate? If your schedule allows, try finding a zen space: a quiet room with minimal noise and distraction. But i...

Self-Actualization: What It Is and Why You Need It Table of Contents What is Self Actualization Examples of Being More Self Actualized How to Get There What does it mean to be self-actualized? We’re all familiar with self-actualization, and we may even think we know what it means—we’ve certainly heard the term before—but how can we truly understand it? When you can say that you’re self-actualized, you mean that you are living your life to the fullest, you know yourself well, and you accept your strengths and weaknesses with confidence. You enjoy being who you are and will not settle for anything less than your best. But how do you get there? How do you become self-actualized? 1. What is Self Actualization In his 1943 book, Human Potentialities, humanistic psychologist Abraham Maslow introduced a theory that came to be known as self-actualization. Self-actualization is defined as achieving your full potential—working toward personal growth through setting and reaching goals. For most pe...