 Most people have heard of or even been impacted by dementia. However, there are still many questions and misconceptions around the condition. So, we decided to answer some of your most common questions about dementia.
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 If you’re already managing your weight, exercising, eating healthy, and taking care of your brain health, then you probably have a skincare routine in place. Many adults start their day with their skincare routine and end the day with a skincare routine at night. But is your skincare routine actually good for your aging skin?
Written by Gurleen Khaira  According to The World Health Organisation, adults should have 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise or 75 minutes of high-intensity exercise per week. However, between work and chores, we all run out of time to do a workout. Partly caused by busy schedules, it is estimated that 1 in 4 adults globally do not exercise, and of course, we all know the health implications of this - cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and stiff joints to name a few! Here are some easy ways that you can fit in exercise to your busy schedule to improve your heart health and general well-being.
Written by Gurleen Khaira  With 10 million cases being diagnosed every year globally, dementia is beginning to impact more and more people. One of these 10 million people may be a family member or friend. So, to ensure people have the proper care in place in the face of dementia, it is important to know the symptoms of the condition.
Written by Gurleen Khaira  We have all seen game ads that claim to improve our memory and brain functions. In particular, many games propose that they can slow down dementia, however, some may dismiss this as a marketing ploy. We delved into the subject to find out if there was any truth behind these claims and found some pretty convincing research and studies. So, if you want to know how games can help your brain function, keep reading to find out!
Written by Gurleen Khaira  As 2019 comes to an end, it means it is time for us to reflect on what we have achieved this year. The medical industry has pushed major boundaries this year to improve and create new treatments and research. Here at MindMate, we sifted through many of this year’s discoveries to bring you the best medical breakthroughs of 2019.
Written by Gurleen Khaira  With 50 million people around the world currently living with dementia, it is likely that most of us have had someone close to us with the condition. Dementia is the name given to the condition when neurons in the brain become damaged and are no longer able to communicate with each other. The brain is split into different regions, each responsible for a different task, so depending on the region impacted, dementia can disrupt a range of activities like speech, movement, and memory. With the condition being so prevalent, many question the cause behind it. So, here we have highlighted the three most common causes of dementia.
Gurleen Khaira  Believe it or not, art can be used as a form of therapy. Art therapy sessions, which are typically done in groups, can be helpful for your mental health, particularly if you are suffering from depression. A key example of art therapy in practise can be seen through the ‘Arts and Minds’ charity in the UK, who run weekly art therapy sessions for those suffering from depression and anxiety. Due to these workshops, 76% of participants feel that their well-being has increased. But how can art actually help your mental health? Well, here are three ways that art can impact your mental wellbeing and brain health!
Written by Gurleen Khaira  We all know how to keep our body healthy: go to the gym, eat your vegetables, stay away from the chocolate aisle at the supermarket. But what can you do to keep your brain healthy? Well, to help boost your brain health, we have found the top 6 lifestyle habits you can adopt!
Written by Gurleen Khaira  Your brain is constantly working. It controls every action, memory and thought you have. And to do this, it requires a lot of energy. It is said that your brain uses 20% of the calories you consume (Burgess, 2018). Since your brain uses so much of the food you eat, it is important to know which foods provide extra benefit for your brain. So, here are 5 foods proven to boost your brain health.
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