A study of stroke survivors shows that practicing yoga can help patients improve balance and inspire confidence in re-learning daily activities. This is because yoga teaches patients coordination between body and mind, and the controlled breathing fights stress and frustration, allowing them to feel more confident and motivated to stick with the exercises.
Sometimes hitting the gym and eating healthy food isn’t enough to jump-start the road to self-improvement. Techniques to benefit the mind are often overlooked because disciplining the brain is less tangible and requires challenging ourselves in unique ways. Here are some surprising ways to achieve better mental health.
In our fast-paced lives it can be tough to find time to research diet choices, meet with a personal trainer, and even maintain a normal sleep schedule. Luckily, technology is finding ways to help us with clever, easy-to-use apps for smartphones and tablets. Here are some of the most popular health apps that you should know about.
