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If you take the steps to care for your physical self by eating the

right foods, exercising regularly and getting enough sleep, the

critical factor remaining is love. This encompasses not only your

feelings about the living beings around you, but the great things

you can do in your life, like being persistent, curious, having a

sense of humor, and caring about what you do.

Having love in your life is in and of itself a source of energy, and

helps provide reason, purpose and direction. Generating, building

and maintaining social connections are not only of immense help

mentally, but possessing these traits bring physical support as

well. Having these attitudes percolating from within not only

brightens your outlook but also strengthens your overall well-

being.

Not all of us are lucky enough to be equipped with the full array

of genetic longevity, excellent physical and mental health, and

a lot of love in our lives, but we can still make the most of what

we do have. Maximizing the efforts over that in which you have

control gives you the best shot of coming out on top. Then when

you face life head-on, you’ll be making the most of its positives

and dealing firmly with its challenges.

It is important to recognize that you can play an active role

in the health of your brain. Scientists have demonstrated that

connections between brain cells are constantly changing. A lack

of attention to brain activities will cause disconnections, while

active care of the brain will promote greater mental acuity.

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