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Written by Gurleen Khaira  COVID-19. It has touched every single one of us around the world. It is a war that knows no borders, forcing society to halt. World leaders and governments are pleading with citizens to stay at home, and save lives. And we should listen. Social distancing and staying at home is our best chance at defeating this virus. But we understand this is not easy. We have become accustomed to always having something to do, and at times, too much to do. More times than not, we struggle to meet deadlines, and are chasing down time. As everything comes to a halt, it comes as a shock to our system. To help you create a routine, and keep yourself occupied, we created a list of activities you can do at home during lockdown.
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Written by Gurleen Khaira  Unfortunately, Alzheimer’s is a condition that impacts millions around the world. In the USA alone, it is forecasted that 14 million people will have the condition by 2050. Through extensive research, scientists have found some signs which may indicate the development of Alzheimer’s before you have actually been diagnosed. Early detection is important as it can help you understand possible changes in your personality or body, and help you prepare for the eventual diagnosis of the condition.
Written by Gurleen Khaira  Commonly, you hear the word ‘memory’, and think of a fond moment from a while ago. Whilst this is one type of memory, there are others too. There are some memories we do not even know we had since our brain did not register them, whilst others which only last for a few seconds. So, we decided to investigate the three types of memories we have: sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory.
Written by Gurleen Khaira  Whilst some find salad tasteful, others struggle to swallow their leafy greens. Of course it is no secret that salad provides many health benefits for our body, however you might be surprised to hear the influence certain greens have on your brain health.
Written by Gurleen Khaira  With 450 million coffee cups being consumed per day in the USA, coffee is clearly a very popular drink. Some may drink it simply for its taste, but most people drink coffee to feel more awake and active. It is now possible that coffee offers benefits beyond re-energizing your body as researchers find that coffee also has the ability to improve brain health.
Gurleen Khaira  “It’s probably just hormones.” This is the reaction of many people to those who are being overly emotional. The assumption is partly true: hormones do indeed impact our emotions, but they also do much more. Many health changes as we age are explained by hormone changes, and contrary to common belief, men can also face hormone changes as they age which impacts their health, too. In this blog post, we take a look at how hormones change as you age and how this impacts your health.
By Gurleen Khaira  As we get older, more and more people struggle to keep fit which contributes to the stigma that only young, gym-fanatics can keep healthy through exercise. However, there are plenty of ways for those over 60 to exercise, and it is vital that they do. Due to this, we here at MindMate created a seniors’ guide to exercise: you will find out why exercise is important for seniors, the types of exercises there are, and some easy exercises you can do.
Written by Gurleen Khaira  Over recent years, there has been lots of discussions around whether or not grains are good for our health. Most of us would have eaten at least one portion of grains today whether it be your cereal, pasta or bread, your meal likely contained grains. Basically, any food made from rice, oats, wheat or any other cereal grain is a grain product. However, it is important to differentiate between whole grains and refined grains.
Written by Gurleen Khaira  5.5 million. That’s the number of people who have Alzheimer’s in the USA. Unfortunately, there is currently no cure for the condition, however this has driven researchers across the globe to try to find a solution. Due to their work, there have been groundbreaking discoveries and research in Alzheimer’s and the medical field. So, we here at MindMate looked into these breakthroughs to bring you the best breakthroughs in Alzheimers.
Written by Gurleen Khaira  Work-life balance: everyone wants it but very few have it. In fact, a recent LinkedIn survey found that 70% of people believe that a lack of work-life balance is their largest cause of stress. Unfortunately, the competitive job market combined with high employer expectations has made 65+ hour weeks a reality for too many people. But there are steps you can take to improve your work-life balance.
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