Mind and Body Fitness with Denise

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/health/health-news/sitting-down-for-more-than-eight-hours-a-day-increases-dementia-risk-by-almost-a-third/ar-AA20rV6L?ocid=socialshare

Sitting down for 'more than eight hours a day' increases dementia risk by almost a third Regular exercise, seven to eight hours of sleep, and limiting long periods of sitting could cut your risk of dementia by up to a quarter, new research finds.

Types of arthritis ⬇️

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/health/other/the-three-key-ages-your-brain-declines-dramatically-and-what-you-can-do-about-it/ar-AA1xVrJl?ocid=socialshare

The three key ages your brain declines dramatically – and what you can do about it Cognitive decline is natural: it starts to subtly set in by our 40s, and by your mid-50s it’s perfectly normal to find yourself standing in the middle of a room, scratching your head, saying, “Now why the hell did I come in here?” While the odd midlife memory lapse is a normal part of the agei...

Reclining Hero Pose (Supta Virasana) 🧘‍♀️

Open your body, release deep tension, and improve flexibility with this powerful backbend.

How to do it:
Start in Hero Pose (knees together, feet beside hips). Slowly lean back, first onto your elbows, then gently lower your back to the floor. Keep your core engaged and avoid letting knees lift. Rest your hands on thighs or ribs and breathe deeply. Hold for 20–40 seconds and come up slowly.

Benefits:
• Deep stretch for thighs, hip flexors & ankles
• Improves posture and spinal flexibility
• Opens chest and enhances breathing capacity
• Helps relieve lower back stiffness
• Aids digestion by stimulating abdominal organs

Tip: If you feel discomfort in knees or back, use a cushion or stay on elbows (Option 2).