5 Ways to Improve <br />and Maintain <br />Optimum Mental Health.<br />1, Relieve Your Stress.<br />Techniques such as meditation <br />can help reduce levels of <br />the stress hormone, cortisol.<br />2, Learn Something New.<br />Research shows that trying new things creates <br />more patterns for your neural activity, helping to keep <br />your brain sharp and maintaining mental health.<br />3, Stay Active.<br />Inactivity can lead to functional and structural <br />changes in the brain, increasing the chance of <br />developing cardiovascular problems.<br />Find the right kind of exercise for you, whether it's aerobic, strength training or trying a new sport. .<br />4, Make Time for Sleep.<br />Too little sleep can affect brain functions that include alertness, memory, the ability to learn verbally and your emotional state.<br />5, Put Down Your Mobile Device.<br />Smart device addiction has been associated with increased mental health conditions, reduced self-esteem, limited learning abilities and higher chances of cognitive decline.<br />Take time to care for your mental health.
