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New year, same Wellness Wednesday. Today's tip for self-care is: Don’t skimp on sleep. Sleep has a significant effect on mental health. When we get enough sleep, it is easier to cope with stress, handle problems, concentrate, think positively and remember things.

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⭐️ Garlic's sulphur-containing compounds are an excellent source of anti-inflammatory protection ⭐️ Garlic can help reduce cholesterol & plaque in blood vessels, improving blood flow in the body ⭐️ Garlic may temporarily boost nitric oxide activity, combatting oxidative stress

1/ Historically, garlic was used to aid many illnesses including respiratory problems, parasites, poor digestion and fatigue. Today, studies have shown garlic may support healing, including from the common cold. Read below for 3 reasons why garlic benefits your body & brain:

Congratulations to @TC3consortium Fellow alumna @laurbest for winning the @BrainCanada Rising Star Award 🥳🥳🥳

💙💜 Blue & purple coloured veggies or fruits contain anthocyanins, antioxidants that have been linked to delayed aging of cells and support for heart health. How can you incorporate the rainbow into your meals this weekend?

💚 Green ones are rich in cancer-blocking phytonutrients like sulforaphane and indoles!

A colourful #diet is good for your #brain health! By eating a wide assortment of coloured fruits and vegetables, your body takes in a variety of phytonutrients, each adding nutritional value to your diet in different ways. Here's how each colour can help:

The @NIH_ORWH report "Perspectives on Advancing NIH Research to Inform and Improve the Health of Women" explores #womenshealth work at the NIH and underscores how "improving the health of women benefits all members of our society." Read the full report: ow.ly/6eWu50Le26T

We talk a lot about exercise being good for #brainhealth, but how much exercise will make a difference? Check out the "Exercise & the Brain" Mind Over Matter Podcast to learn this and more. Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts.

Choline is found in liver, chicken, milk, eggs, saltwater eggs, kidney beans, soybeans, and other legumes, cruciferous vegetables, some nuts and seeds, and whole grains, so try to add these to your diet!

The recommended daily intake is 425mg for women and 550 mg for men.

Choline is an organic, water-soluble compound that affects several vital bodily functions, including brain development. Keep reading to learn how & how much you should be getting each day ⬇️

Good heart health is good for your brain health too!

What else do you need to get a good night's sleep? Let us know in the comments!

3. Time your caffeine - Caffeine stimulates the release of cortisol and other chemicals that increase your alertness. The effects can take up to 8 hours to wear off, so try decaf beverages later in the day.

Sleep is your brain's way of cleaning up each day. It helps remove waste and toxins from the day and, over time, plays an important role in protecting your brain from the effects of aging. So how can you make sure you're getting the best sleep possible? Here's 3 tips: