In today’s news, International Organization for Migration provides aid to flood-affected families in Afghanistan. Israeli study links air pollution and temperature changes to increased migraine attacks, South Korean and US engineers develop car window film that reduces interior cooling energy use, Australian government boosts funding to support record telethon for premature newborn care, volunteers from charity and companies in United States unite to build beds for children in need, French vegan food firm expands product line with new tofu items, and library cat-person at UK university helps ease student stress.
I always keep my mental health in check by aligning my values with the noble vegan way of life. Here is a health tip for you. One of the main roles of hormones, which are the chemical messengers released throughout our brain and body, is for regulating our mood. We can create more “feel-good” or “happy” hormones like dopamine and serotonin in our body to enhance our overall well-being. Exercising is a good way, especially when we do it outside, since spending time in the sunlight boosts serotonin. It has been reported that just spending time in nature also has a similar effect and can help decrease stress hormones such as cortisol, norepinephrine, and adrenaline. Additionally, spending time with our loved ones and pet friends is like taking a natural antidepressant according to health experts. Try preparing a meal with a loved one, then consume it together to trigger the release of both dopamine and serotonin. Stay well!
How about a moment of delightful laughter? Let’s check out this joke, entitled, “High-Altitude Work.”
On a flight from Los Angeles to Houston, a hyper little boy had turned the aisle into his personal racetrack.
“Kid, this isn’t a playground.”
“I’m just stretching my legs!”
Just as the flight attendant came through with coffee, the boy zipped past, bumped her elbow, and sent a cup splashing onto the floor. As she knelt down to wipe up the mess, she looked up at him and forced a polite smile.
“You know, if you’re that eager to speed through the aisles, I have 40 more rows of trash to pick up, and you clearly have the time and energy for the job.”
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