Q: Studies have shown that walking 45 minutes a day created positive brain activity.  This brain activity helps the neurons of the brain survive.  Scientists believe it’s related to the influx of additional oxygen during the exercise.  Further studies have shown executive level skills like planning and scheduling were also improved by the walking program.  Additionally, the actual size of the brain, particularly the frontal lobe where cognition occurs, increases with exercise.  Add some weight to your walks.  Some research has shown that a small amount of weight has significant positive effect on brain health.  Put on ankle weights before the next walk for a mental health boost.  Work in the garden. Leisurely swim a few laps. Clean the house from top to bottom. Rake some leaves. Studies have shown that exercise that requires some mental steps has greater boosts in mental health.  Something that requires coordination like an aerobics class engages both the muscles and the mind.  A team-building obstacle course provides an outlet for not just the physical activity, but also strategy.  The key is that simple physical exercise has less of an impact on mental health than exercise including mental demands.  Try counting your steps during a run. Add up the total weight lifted when doing strength exercises (e.g. 3 reps of 20lbs would be 60lbs). Sign up for an instructor led class that will challenge you to memorize a routine. Improving coordination and balance is a sure-fire way to avoid potential head injuries related to poor mental health and degraded mental cognition.  By practicing something like Tai Chi, the muscles used to balance are strengthened and stabilized, and there is less chance of falling or head injury.  Doing some squats will strengthen various balance muscles in your legs. Try balancing on one leg.  You’ll wobble at first, but with enough practice, you’ll begin to stabilize. Head trauma has been connected to an increased chance of Alzheimer’s, and recent research in athletics has linked it to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).  CTE is a degenerative disease caused by multiple head injuries, including concussions.  Whenever engaging in physical activities that provide safety measures, always use them properly.  Wear a helmet whenever riding a bike or skateboard. Always buckle your seatbelt when available. Avoid contact whenever possible in contact sports. Dementia-related illnesses are diagnosed via an assortment of tests like brain imaging and blood-work.  Some drugs, or particular doses, may have a negative affect that exacerbates poor mental health.  Research has shown early diagnosis of symptoms related to mental impairment can help reverse potential cognitive impairment.  One study has shown that 80% of people with Alzheimer’s also have cardiovascular issues.  Take preventative measures by improving your cardiovascular system, lowering blood pressure, and lowering cholesterol, and you’ll improve your chances against Alzheimer’s.  If you are forgetting more often, having trouble with instructions, words are getting jumbled, or you're losing things often, you may need to see your doctor to see if these issues are related to Alzheimer’s.
A: Get physical exercise most days. Add mental demands to the exercise. Practice balance exercises. Wear protective headwear. Get regular checkups.

Q: Neither of the ingredients work well on their own, but together, they are the most widely-touted method for removing dried red wine stains. The dish soap should be a non-bleach, non-alkali detergent product – although it's okay to use a bleach-based product if your cotton is white. Bleach might help you remove the stain, but it might also remove any other colors from the fabric! For a slightly stronger mixture, use one part dish detergent and two parts hydrogen peroxide. First, pour a small amount of the soap-and-peroxide solution onto the stain. Use your fingers to massage the mix into the stained area. Work inward, from the outside of the stain towards the center; this should keep the stain from spreading.  Before you apply the soap-and-peroxide mixture, place a towel inside of the garment to keep the stain from transferring to the other side. This way, the towel will absorb the stain. If you don't want to massage the stain with your hands, or if the fabric is particularly delicate: you can blot the stain instead. Pour the soap-and-peroxide solution onto a clean towel, then firmly dab the stain with the towel. Make sure that the stain is thoroughly saturated with the mixture. Leave the cotton to sit for at least 30 minutes before you try to wash out the soap. Fill a bowl with warm water, then let the cotton soak. Make sure that the material is thoroughly saturated with water. Try running the stain under a warm faucet. Transfer the fabric to hot water, then let soak for an hour. A washing machine with a soak cycle is perfect for this. Don't add any laundry soap! The fabric should still have some soap-and-peroxide mix in it. Once the cotton has soaked in the hot-to-warm water for one hour, give it a cold rinse. Don't add any laundry soap. If you don't want to rinse by hand, you can run a washing machine on a cold cycle. Don't use a drying machine, especially if the fabric is 100% cotton! High heat can dramatically shrink wet cotton. If the red wine stain remains, feel free to repeat the process.
A: Mix equal parts hydrogen peroxide and liquid dish soap. Rub the mixture into the stain. Let the soap and peroxide sink into the fabric for 30 minutes. Rinse the fabric with warm water. Soak the stain in hot water. Rinse the fabric in  cold water. Hang dry.

Q: Fragrances can cause skin irritation, so you should not use them on skin that is already damaged. Check the label to make sure that the body butter you plan to use is fragrance free.  For stretch marks, look for a blend that contains vitamin E and a blend of butters, such as shea or cocoa butter. For eczema or psoriasis, look for a blend that contains jojoba oil. Ucuuba butter also works well for skin conditions, including eczema, psoriasis, and skin irritation. Opt for pumpkin seed butter if you'd like to treat dry, irritated skin and wrinkles. Look for kokum butter if you want to treat sunburn. Body butter is great for helping your skin heal! The typical ingredients used in body butter, such as shea butter or cocoa butter, are traditional skin treatments in some cultures. It’s a rich moisturizer that can nourish your skin.  For example, body butter can help with eczema, psoriasis, chapped skin, and sunburn. Don't use body butter to treat skin that is bleeding. Ask your doctor before using body butter to treat a medical condition. The body butter could make these conditions worse. Keep in mind that body butter can clog your pores, so you may aggravate the condition. Instead, choose products formulated to treat these conditions. If you have a rash, it's best to see a doctor. You can apply more body butter if necessary, but it’s best to work in small amounts so that your skin doesn’t feel greasy. It takes longer for body butter to soak into your body, as compared with other lotions. It only takes a few seconds for the body butter to melt. The natural warmth from your body is enough to turn it into a liquid. You can also melt it in the palm of your hand, if you prefer. Put the body butter only on the skin you're treating. Rub it into your skin using firm, circular motions. It may feel greasy at first, but it will soak into your skin. If necessary, apply more lotion until the entire affected area is treated. It will take a little longer to dry than other treatment creams. You’ll know it’s dry when it doesn’t feel greasy.  After it’s dry, you can continue about your day as usual. It’s okay to cover the area with clothing. You can apply more body butter throughout the day, as desired. Just keep in mind that your skin may feel greasy if you apply too much.
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Choose an unscented body butter. Treat cracked skin, wounds, irritation, and stretch marks. Avoid using body butter to treat conditions like acne or a rash. Scoop out a pea-sized amount of body butter with your fingers. Rub the body butter between your fingers to melt it. Work the body butter into the affected skin. Wait a few minutes for it to dry.