STAY HEALTHY DURING CORONAVIRUS CRISES

Tips for staying well and to re-stimulate mental growth during the coronavirus pandemic--- 

Follow a routine. When you’re at home, whether you are working or not, it’s important to create a routine. Try to get up and go to bed at the same time every day, aiming for 7–9 hours of sleep per night. Schedule in lunch breaks, movement breaks, and time for relaxation.

Try yoga. Yoga is good for the body and mind, and it’s something that just about anyone can do. As well as burning calories and toning muscles, it gives you strength, flexibility, and an awareness of your mind and body.We mentioned the benefits of mindfulness earlier in this post, and yoga can help with that too. It encourages you to relax and focus on your breathing, stimulating your nervous system. What’s more, you’re sure to be able to find a workout that’s suitable

for your fitness and ability.

Stay mentally active. Just as physical activity helps keep your body in shape, mentally stimulating activities help keep your brain in shape during this time. Crossword puzzles, playing card games and learning to play a musical instrument are all great ways to boost your brainpower. Now may be the perfect time for meditating, deep breathing, practicing gratitude and journaling.

Eat a healthy diet. A healthy diet might be as good for your brain as it is for your heart. Eat fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Choose low-fat protein sources, such as fish, lean meat and skinless poultry. Additionally, it is recommended to try to limit alcohol consumption as too much alcohol can lead to confusion and memory loss.

Have fun. If you've suddenly find yourself with time on your hands, remember to do something you enjoy. Watch a movie, do some puzzles, play some board games, write that novel, read, redecorate, play charades, start to learn language or do anything else that will put a smile on your face.

Include physical activity in your daily routine. Physical activity increases blood flow to your whole body, including your brain. For most healthy adults, the Department of Health and Human Services recommends at least 150 minutes a week of moderate aerobic activity, such as brisk walking, or 75 minutes a week of vigorous aerobic activity, such as jogging. If you don’t have time for a full workout, squeeze in a few 10-minute walks throughout the day.

Keep hydrated Getting enough fluids helps your body function properly. The Eatwell Guide recommends you have 6–8 glasses of fluid a day. But drink a bit more if you’re exercising.

Stay in touch with friends and family.

Call your friends and family. Try and arrange to speak with different people throughout the week. It can give you something to look forward to and keep you feeling social. 

Arrange an online activity. There are plenty of apps and services that let multiple people voice and video chat together. Play games, tell stories, and catch up remotely. You can even do things like have a murder mystery party or set up a pub quiz.

 Send messages. Try reaching out to some people you’ve not spoken with in a while, even if it’s just a message to say hi. 

Write letters. If you’re feeling old school and you have the means, now might be a good time to write to someone you care about.