Increase Heart and Brain Health in 4 Minutes a Day, Increase Happiness in 10 Minutes a Day, and More Research

Research and articles highlighted in this episode include:"Drinking plenty of water helps with a variety of conditions from obesity to migraines, researchers find". From "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-11-plenty-variety-conditions-obesity-migraines.html"This 1 tiny to-do can boost your happiness today, therapist says—and it only takes 10 minutes". CNBC.com. Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/30/this-1-simple-task-will-boost-your-happiness-it-only-takes-10-minutes.html"Do these 3 things to feel happier today—they take less than 10 minutes". "CNBC.com". Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/15/3-ways-to-boost-your-happiness-todaythey-take-just-10-minutes.html"Harvard prof who spent 10 years studying retirees: How to ensure a ‘smooth transition into a satisfying retirement life’". "CNBC,com". Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/22/harvard-prof-how-to-ease-into-a-satisfying-retirement-life.html"How to Handle Ear Pain". "ConsumerReports.org". Link: https://www.consumerreports.org/health/hearing-ear-care/how-to-handle-ear-pain-a1011314087/"Research reveals upcoding in hospital stays leads to billions in extra payments". "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-reveals-upcoding-hospital-stays-billions.html"What is the '20-5-3′ rule and how can it boost your well-being?". "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-boost.html"Restarting Your Mind". "PsychologyToday.com". Link: https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/mindful-beats/202410/restarting-your-mind?amp"Neuroscience research finds brain changes linked to improvements during hoarding disorder treatment". "PsyPost.org". Link: https://www.psypost.org/neuroscience-research-finds-brain-changes-linked-to-improvements-during-hoarding-disorder-treatment/"Staying fit may lower dementia risk even in those genetically predisposed". "MedicalNewsToday.com". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/staying-fit-may-lower-dementia-risk-even-in-those-genetically-predisposed"High blood pressure and shorter sleep may worsen brain decline". "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-high-blood-pressure-shorter-worsen.html"Any form of exercise can help rejuvenate the brain". "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/any-form-of-exercise-can-help-rejuvenate-the-brain"What Is a Mini-Stroke?". "BottomLineInc.com". Link: https://www.bottomlineinc.com/health/stroke/what-is-a-mini-stroke?utm_id=8152854"13.9 percent of older adults meet federal physical activity guidelines". "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-percent-older-adults-federal-physical.html"Small amounts of incidental vigorous physical exertion may almost halve major cardiovascular events risk in women". "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-small-amounts-incidental-vigorous-physical.html---Host:Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: [email protected] information:Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additions edits with Hush and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Used Hindenburg EQ and Compresser. Microphone: Earthworks Ethos---Key words:mini-stroke, heart_health, brain_health, dementia, ear_pain, senior_wellbeing,