We all want to be healthier, but many of us just don't seem to have the time, according to a survey by Mindful Chef. Over half of the 2 000 people surveyed said they wanted to look after their bodies, but they were hindered by their hectic lifestyles. However, you don't need months, days or even hours to boost your health and well-being. In fact, it can take just 60 seconds...
STAND UP
This increases your blood circulation, which feeds extra oxygen to your brain and body, boosting energy levels and alertness - and it burns calories too.
Most of us sit for too many hours during the day, so next time you take a phone call or send a text, stand up.
GO WILD
Listen to birdsong, sow some seeds or smell flowers. Connecting with nature is consistently shown to be good for our mental health. People who did something 'wild' every day for a month reported improvements in their physical, as well as mental, well-being, according to research by the University of Derby.
LEARN A PHRASE IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Even if it's just 'thank you' in Japanese, activating the part of your brain used when learning a second language is one of the best ways to increase your brain's neuroplasticity. This is the ability to form new neural connections, which helps slow the signs of ageing.
DO SOME EYE YOGA
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