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Healthy mind, healthy body

"A healthy mind lives in a healthy body" is a saying (1) __________ to have often been used by the ancient Greeks. Thousands of years later, the same idea still applies. According to health experts, it's advisable (2) ________ eight to ten glasses of water every day. However, water itself is not enough; a balanced diet is essential, too. A healthy body naturally is the result of doing exercise. Many people, however, do not like gyms and object to going there for different reasons. Some, for instance, say that aerobic sessions are too difficult to follow while others say that gyms are just too expensive. Many people also say that they have (3) __________ in finding time to exercise due to their busy lifestyle, but the truth is that everyone can make a little time every now and then. Regardless of the way people choose to exercise, it is important to remember that there's no point (4) _________ doing it only for a short period of time. Last but not least, (5) ___________ a positive attitude and doing away with negative thoughts contribute to one's good health. In short, following (6) ____________ surely helps in having a healthy mind and body.

PROMOTE MENTAL WELL-BEING AT HOME! Nurturing Your Mind and Spirit

Taking care of our mental health is just as important as our physical health, which helps us (7) ______ stress, build resilience, and lead fulfilling lives.

Facts and Figures 💠 Nature’s Impact: Studies show that spending time outdoors can significantly reduce stress (8) ______ However, many people feel they lack access to green spaces. 💠 Screen Time Concerns: Excessive daily screen time is linked to increased anxiety and depression. (9) ______ spending too much time on the phone screen, why don’t we go outside and get some fresh air?

Positive Actions You Can Take

• Designate a cozy corner in your home for reading, meditation, or simply unwinding. Make it inviting with soft lighting, plants, and comfortable seating.

• Start a gratitude journal! Write down three things you're thankful for each day to cultivate a positive mindset.

• Make time for meaningful (10) ______ with family and friends. Connect with (11) ______ regularly help (12) ______ your support network and combats feelings of isolation.

The development of humanoid robots has captured the imagination of many. One such creation is Apollo, a highly advanced robot designed for social interaction. (18) ______. Apollo made her first public appearance in 2020, showcasing her ability to converse and express emotions. Since then, she has participated in numerous tech conferences across the globe.

Apollo was developed by a team of engineers and psychologists (19) ______. This collaboration aimed to create a robot that could effectively understand and respond to human emotions, making her a unique presence in the field of artificial intelligence. Apollo's design is sleek and modern, (20) ______. His facial expressions and gestures are crafted to resemble those of a human, enhancing her ability to connect with people on a deeper level.

Equipped with advanced speech recognition technology, Apollo (21) ______. This allows him to engage in meaningful conversations and adapt her responses based on the emotional tone of the discussion.

As humanoid robots like Apollo become more integrated into society, (22) ______. They hold the potential to transform the way we interact with technology and each other.

AVICII’S LIFE AFTER REHAB

Once he completed his month in rehab, Avicii seemed to have a new outlook on life. He was meditating regularly, reading about the collective unconscious, and got a puppy. After not performing for a long period of time, he returned to the stage in 2016 at Miami’s Ultra Music Festival. It was announced a few days after this gig that he would not be performing live anymore. Avicii chose to not perform so that he could focus on bettering his mental health.

Despite appearing to have new-found stability, Avicii still struggled to deal with his mental health issues. While continuing to suppress the anxiety and depression that he frequently felt, Avicii also started to become disinterested in his music career. During this time, he was smoking and drinking on occasion which may have resulted in a resurgence of his disassociation feelings.

He told Tereza Kacerova, his girlfriend at the time, “What if everyone around me is just a projection in my mind? Sometimes I just think these things. About how nothing really matters.”

Avicii started to focus heavily on meditation which he found to be helpful in clearing the “nonsense” from his mind. He believed that a deep form of meditation taught by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi was a way to exercise his brain which he had decided would lead to his happiness. Despite this form of meditation typically being done in 20 minute increments, Avicii would sometimes spend full days meditating in an attempt to reach enlightenment faster.

(Adaptedfrom https://www.addictioncenter.com/)

DEPENDENCE ON TECHNOLOGY: TIME FOR CHANGE!

[I] Los Angeles dancer, Brian Perez, was eating out with his friends one evening when suddenly everyone went quiet. [II] To his horror, he saw that the reason for this was that people were checking their phones. [III] What if they all put their gadgets in a pile in the middle of the table until they had finished the meal? [IV] If anyone picked up their phone, that person would have to pay the whole bill. And so, it is said, the game of 'phone stacking' was born.

The necessity for action like this highlights a major problem in today's society: our inability to disconnect from technology. But while Brian's idea deals with the obsession in a social context, measures also need to be taken at home. Some people drop their smartphones into a box the moment they arrive home, which gives them the chance to interact with the people they live with. The fact that the phone cannot be heard - it is on silent - nor seen - the flashing lights are hidden by the box - means that they are no longer tempted to use it.

A less drastic solution is to ban electronic devices at certain times of day when the whole family is likely to be together, for example at meal times. This can be hard for everyone, from teenagers desperate to text friends to parents unable to switch off from work. On a normal day, however, dinner takes less than an hour, and the benefits of exchanging opinions and anecdotes with the rest of the family certainly makes up for the time spent offline.

Taking a break from technology is one thing, but knowing when to turn off a device is another. Time seems to stand still in the virtual world, and before you know it, you find that it is three o'clock in the morning. This is where a digital curfew comes in handy, a set time when all devices must be put away. Evenings without technology are usually nice and peaceful and make a more agreeable end to the day. And then it's time for bed. One of the best ways of ensuring you can sleep at night is to ban electronic devices altogether from the bedroom. Lying next to a machine bursting with information is far from relaxing, and the sounds it emits during the night can easily wake you up. With technology out of the room, a line has been drawn between daytime and sleep time, which enables us to switch off ourselves and drift off to sleep.