9 Unexpected Things We Learned About Mental Health and Our Brains in 2024 | KQED
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When it comes to healthy lifestyles, little changes can go a long way. Research is increasingly finding we may be able to reduce our risk for dementia. Tweaks to our sleep, diet, social lives and exercise habits all add up, with evidence suggesting benefits even for those with genetic risk factors.
One recent study found that each 5-point increase in a brain care score was associated with a 27% lower composite risk of dementia, stroke, and depression, highlighting the significant impact of lifestyle changes on brain health.
Talking to your 'parts' can help you deal with stress and may change your life. This therapeutic approach called Internal Family Systems (IFS) emphasizes treating all internal voices, like the inner critic or worrier, with compassion.
Some therapists report that IFS is 'life-changing,' even though the evidence base is still developing, with small studies suggesting benefits for issues like PTSD, stress, and depression.
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