cognitive function

Spending time in greenery reduces the risk of dementia

May 12, 2022

Here at The Optimist Daily, we’ve always emphasized how important nature and greenery are for your health. With luscious vegetation comes a whole range of mental benefits such as improved cognition in children and boosted happiness. A recent study from Boston University … [Read more...] about Spending time in greenery reduces the risk of dementia

Why we should bring nap-time back with us to the workplace

March 15, 2022

While many of us are excited to break free from the confines of pandemic restrictions, head back to the office, and finally switch our sweatpants out for a pair of trousers we actually want to be seen in, we have to acknowledge that there are certainly some perks to working from … [Read more...] about Why we should bring nap-time back with us to the workplace

Study: Boosting happiness slows down cognitive decline

October 2, 2021

A new longitudinal study investigating whether a person’s level of happiness affects their cognitive health as they age strongly suggests that the happier you are, the less likely you are of developing neurodegenerative diseases like dementia. While there have been previous … [Read more...] about Study: Boosting happiness slows down cognitive decline

Another reason to get swimming this summer: It’s good for our brains!

August 13, 2021

It’s summertime and the weather is hot (in the Northern hemisphere at least), which means you’re probably itching to cool off in some water. In addition to saving you from the summer heat, it turns out that swimming actually has cognitive benefits as well. Let’s dive deeper into … [Read more...] about Another reason to get swimming this summer: It’s good for our brains!