Beautiful Mental Health Quotes From Literature

If you’re a bookworm or love a meaningful mental health quote, then you will love this list of mental health quotes from literature curated by the Viewheel review team.

“We’ve got to live, no matter how many skies have fallen.”

– Lady Chatterley’s Lover, D. H. Lawrence

“Heaven knows we need never be ashamed of our tears.”

– Great Expectations by Charles Dickens

“I took a deep breath and listened to the old brag of my heart. I am. I am. I am.”

– The Bell Jar, Sylvia Plath

“Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise.”

– Les Misérables by Victor Hugo

“You are your best thing.”

– Beloved by Toni Morrison

“‘What day is it?’, asked Winnie the Pooh. ‘It’s today,’ squeaked Piglet. ‘My favorite day,’ said Pooh.”

– The Adventures of Winnie the Pooh by A. A. Milne

“I had the epiphany that laughter was light, and light was laughter, and that this was the secret of the universe.”

– The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

“She conquered her demons and wore her scars like wings.”

– Atticus

“I told her once I wasn’t good at anything. She told me survival is a talent.”

– Girl Interrupted, Susanna Kaysen

“Happiness can be found in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.”

– Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, J. K. Rowling

“Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.”

– The Minpins, Roald Dahl

“To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.”

– An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde

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Fitness Motivation Quotes To Get You Back in the Gym

Here are some motivational quotes to inspire greatness in the gym, curated by the Viewheel review team.

1. ‘The last three or four reps is what makes the muscle grow. This area of pain divides a champion from someone who is not a champion.’

— Arnold Schwarzenegger, seven-time Mr. Olympia

2. ‘Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.’

— Henry David Thoreau, poet and philosopher

3. ‘All progress takes place outside the comfort zone.’

— Michael John Bobak, digital artist

4. ‘If you think lifting is dangerous, try being weak. Being weak is dangerous.’

— Bret Contreras, sports scientist

5. ‘The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.’

— Vidal Sassoon, hairstylist and businessman

6. ‘The clock is ticking. Are you becoming the person you want to be?’

— Greg Plitt, fitness model

7. ‘Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, you’re right.’

— Henry Ford, industrialist

8. ‘The successful warrior is the average man, with laser-like focus.’

— Bruce Lee, actor and martial artist

9. ‘You must expect great things of yourself before you can do them.’

— Michael Jordan, basketball player

10. ‘Action is the foundational key to all success.’

— Pablo Picasso, visual artist

11. ‘Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.’

– Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States

12. ‘Well done is better than well said.’

— Benjamin Franklin, American Founding Father and inventor

13. ‘All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.’

— Walt Disney, film producer and entrepreneur

14. ‘A champion is someone who gets up when they can’t.’

— Jack Dempsey, professional boxer

15. ‘What hurts today makes you stronger tomorrow.’

— Jay Cutler, pro bodybuilder and four-time Mr. Olympia

16. ‘If something stands between you and your success, move it. Never be denied.’

— Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, actor and pro wrestler

17. ‘If you want something you’ve never had, you must be willing to do something you’ve never done.’

— Thomas Jefferson, Third President of the United States

18. ‘You have to think it before you can do it. The mind is what makes it all possible.’

— Kai Greene, pro bodybuilder and artist

19. ‘Things work out best for those who make the best of how things work out.’

— John Wooden, basketball player and coach

20. ‘Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.’

— Winston Churchill, British statesman and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

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Famous quotes from famous athletes

Fans of sport will love these famous quotes from some of the greatest athletes, curated by the Viewheel review team.

“Champions keep playing until they get it right.” – Billie Jean King

“It isn’t the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out; it’s the pebble in your shoe.” – Muhammad Ali

“You can’t put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get.” – Michael Phelps

“Always make a total effort, even when the odds are against you.” – Arnold Palmer

“Winning is not a sometime thing, it is an all the time thing. You don’t do things right once in a while. You do them right all the time. ” – Vince Lombardi

“I’d like to thank everyone who voted for me. And the one guy who didn’t vote for me, thank you, too.” – Shaquille O’Neal

“It’s not the will to win that matters — everyone has that. It’s the will to prepare to win that matters.” – Paul “Bear” Bryant

“What makes something special is not just what you have to gain, but what you feel there is to lose.” – Andre Agassi

“A trophy carries dust. Memories last forever.” – Mary Lou Retton

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Motivational health quotes to get you fit & feeling good!

When our bodies are in good working order and we are healthy and fit - every aspect of our life feels the benefit. So here at the Viewheel review team we have curated the very best in motivational quotes on why you shouldn’t take your health for granted!

Health is not valued 'till sickness comes.

Thomas Fuller

So many people spend their health gaining wealth, and then have to spend their wealth to regain their health.

A. J. Reb Materi

The greatest wealth is health.

Virgil (Publius Vergilius Maro)

The groundwork of all happiness is good health.

James Leigh Hunt

Your body is your most priceless possession...so go take care of it!

Jack LaLane

To keep the body in good health is a duty, otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.

Buddha

Life is not merely being alive, but being well.

Marcus Valerius Martialis

A healthy body is a guest-chamber for the soul; a sick body is a prison.

Marcus Valerius Martialis

To insure good health: Eat lightly, breathe deeply, live moderately, exercise, cultivate cheerfulness, and maintain an interest in life.

William Londen

A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor's book.

Irish Proverb

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Fitness Quotes By Famous Athletes

These fitness quotes by famous athletes are both inspiring and insightful on what it takes to be successful in sport. Enjoy this list curated by the Viewheel review team.

• You miss 100% of the shots you never take. – Wayne Gretzky

• Exercise is king. Nutrition is queen. Put them together and you’ve got a kingdom. – Jack Lalanne

• I train to be the best in the world on my worst day. – Ronda Rousey

• Exercise should be regarded as tribute to the heart. – Gene Tunney

• The pain you feel today will be the strength you feel tomorrow. – Ritu Ghatourey

• If you don’t practise you don’t deserve to win. – Andre Agassi

• I didn’t have the same fitness or ability as other girls, so I had to beat them with my mind. – Martina Hingis

• I still look at myself and want to improve. – David Beckham

• I think in life you should work on yourself until the day you die. – Serena Williams

• I’ve always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come. – Michael Jordan

• I hate every minute of training. But I said, don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion. – Mohammad Ali

• If you turn up worrying about how you’re going to perform, you’ve already lost. Train hard, turn up, run your best and the rest will take care of itself. – Usain Bolt

• The best abs exercise is 5 sets of stop eating so much crap. – Lazar Angelov

• Everything is possible as long as you put your mind to it and you put the work and time into it. – Michael Phelps.

• Today I will do what others won’t, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can’t. – Jerry Rice

• Practise puts brains in your muscles. – Sam Snead

• Blood, sweat, and respect. First two you give. Last one you earn. – Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson

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Motivational Workout Quotes To Help You Reach Your Fitness Goals

If you’re not one of those people who wake up every day looking forward to the gym, then you will love this list of motivational quotes curated by the Viewheel review team.

1. “Today I will do what others won’t, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can’t.” —Jerry Rice

2. “Do something today that your future self will thank you for.” —Unknown

3. “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act but a habit.” —Aristotle

4. “No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch.” —Unknown

5. “Sweat is fat crying.” —Unknown

6. “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” —Wayne Gretzky

7. “The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person’s determination.” —Tommy Lasorda

8. “If you want something you’ve never had, you must be willing to do something you’ve never done.” —Thomas Jefferson

9. “To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.” —Steve Prefontaine

10. “You’re only one workout away from a good mood.” —Unknown

11. “Nothing will work unless you do.” —Maya Angelou

12. “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” —Unknown

13. “I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times I’ve been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” —Michael Jordan

14. “Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.” —Mahatma Gandhi

15. “The difference between try and triumph is a little ‘umph’.” —Unknown

16. “The last three or four reps is what makes the muscle grow. This area of pain divides the champion from someone else who is not a champion. That’s what most people lack, having the guts to go on and just say they’ll go through the pain no matter what happens.” —Arnold Schwarzenegger

17. “Don’t count the days, make the days count.” —Muhammad Ali

18. “Making excuses burns zero calories per hour.” —Unknown

19. “If you’re tired of starting over, stop giving up.” —Unknown

20. “When you feel like quitting, think about why you started.” —Unknown

21. “Do what you have to do until you can do what you want to do.” —Oprah Winfrey

22. “Create healthy habits, not restrictions.” —Unknown

23. “Don’t let the scale define you. Be active, be healthy, be happy.” —Unknown

24. “It’s going to be a journey. It’s not a sprint to get in shape.” —Kerri Walsh Jennings

25. “No matter how many mistakes you make or how slow you progress, you are still way ahead of everyone who isn’t trying.” —Tony Robbins

26. “Just believe in yourself. Even if you don’t pretend that you do and, and some point, you will.” —Venus Williams

27. “Strive for progress, not perfection.” —Unknown

28. “All great achievements require time.” —Maya Angelou

29. “We cannot start over. But we can begin now and make a new ending.” —Zig Ziglar

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Great Fitness Books That Will Make You Want to Sweat

Take it from the team at Viewheel; these are the best fitness books read and reviewed, guaranteed to make you want to sweat!

Unbreakable Runner: Unleash the Power of Strength & Conditioning for a Lifetime of Running Strong

Could you run a faster marathon — by training less? That’s the premise behind this book, co-written by CrossFit Endurance™ founder Brian MacKenzie and T.J. Murphy, the former editor-in-chief of Triathlete magazine. Murphy, a runner who previously swore by logging tons of miles, and MacKenzie, explore the benefits of becoming a faster, stronger and healthier runner by strength training more. Though some have labelled CFE controversial, this book might just convince you to give it a try (Murphy was a former skeptic, now converted). You’ll find illustrated demos of how to do various drills involving CrossFit staples like hollow rocks or double-unders and training plans for everything from a 5K to an ultramarathon.

Off Course: Inside the Mad, Muddy World of Obstacle Course Racing

The opening line introduces readers to author Erin Beresini — as she lies facedown in the mud. Over the next 239 pages, you’ll join Beresini in the trenches as she trains for an endurance athlete’s worst (or best?) nightmare: The Spartan Ultra Beast Race. The 26.2-mile obstacle course designed by Royal Marines is replete with physical and mental hurdles (think: being forced to choose between solving a Rubix cube or hitting a target with a spear before you’re allowed to cross the finish line).

Beresini, an ultrarunner and IronWoman, immerses herself in the wacky world of extreme obstacle racing, exploring the history of the events in the U.S., as she trains to reach her most challenging goal yet. The writer’s witty, self-deprecating tone and the do-or-die subculture of mud racing will have readers hooked from the start.

The Terrible and Wonderful Reasons Why I Run Long Distance

You’re not alone in your love-hate relationship with logging miles. Perfect for an aspiring marathoner who simply lacks motivation, this book uses pithy cartoons to explain how and why author Matthew Inman is hopelessly hooked on running. The writer behind the hilarious blog The Oatmeal, Inman is a self-described former “fat kid.” His primary incentive to run: Escaping the Blerch, aka “the fat little cherub who follows me when I run,” he says. “The Blerch represents all forms of gluttony, apathy and indifference that plague my life,” Inman writes. Follow along as Inman illustrates the dos and don’ts of running a marathon, fighting inner laziness, and avoiding a diet composed entirely of bacon, bear claws and cheese. Prepare to laugh out loud and get motivated to sign up for your next race by the end.

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Quotes to up your fitness game

If you are looking for a little motivation to keep your New Year’s fitness resolution in check, then take a read through these inspiring fitness quotes from Viewheel.

“If you still look good at the end of your workout, you didn’t train hard enough.”

“When you feel like quitting think about why you started.”

“A good workout is when you make your dry fit shirt look like false advertising.”

“I don’t count my sit-ups. I only start counting when it starts hurting because they’re the only ones that count.”

“It comes down to one simple thing: how bad do you want it?”

“Making excuses burns zero calories per hour.”

“Obstacles can’t stop you. Problems can’t stop you. People can’t stop you. Only you can stop you.”

“The only bad workout is the one that didn’t happen.”

“Exercise is like telling your body “you’re gonna hate me for this, but you’ll thank me later.”

“The pain you feel today, will be the strength you feel tomorrow.”

“Don’t limit your challenges, challenge your limits.”

“It’s actually pretty simple. Either you do it, or you don’t.”

“Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside of you that is greater than any obstacle.”

“Nothing truly great ever came from a comfort zone.”

“You don’t have to be extreme, just consistent.”

“Less sugar, more fruit. Less soda, more water. Less driving, more walking. Less worry, more sleep. Less words, more action.”

“The difference between wanting and achieving is discipline.”

“The hard part isn’t getting your body in shape. The hard part is getting your mind in shape.”

“Remember, Rome wasn’t built in a day. Work hard, good results will come.”

“Sticks and stones may break my bones but squats will make me badass.”

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Fitness eBooks to Get You Started

It is common wisdom that there’s more to a healthy lifestyle than watching what you eat. Healthy living comprises your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Most importantly, you have to develop healthy habits like regular exercising. Here are three fitness eBooks you can add to your to-read list.

The Fitness Mindset - Brian Keane

Brian Keane emphasizes developing and maintaining a fitness schedule to have a fit body. He covers many of the areas involved in fitness. Fitness requires you to have discipline and a sustainable ambition that corresponds to your mental health. After you are done reading the book, you will change your ideology about exercise and a healthy diet.

Inside a Marathon – Scott Fauble

Inside a Marathon gives most readers away into the coach’s mind. As an athlete, this gives you a chance to prepare for the NYC Marathon. Scott Fauble highlights all the highs and lows that lead to the NYC Marathon. He explains in detail what professional marathon training is by telling the whole story.

Fitness Hacks for over 50 - K. Aleisha Fetters

This book can help you improve your mental and physical fitness in over 50 ways. Aleisha indicates how staying active keeps you in shape and helps you stay strong and healthy. Everyone knows the benefits of exercising to our bodies, but time, money, and age are what get us lazy.

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Challenge Yourself with These Fitness Audiobooks

You don’t necessarily have to listen to music and movies to motivate your fitness goals in the present era. Try out fitness audiobooks to distract you from unnecessary drama and push forward for what you want. Here are some fitness audiobooks that can inspire and motivate you to improve yourself.

Lifespan - David A. Sinclair Ph.D., Matthew D. LaPlante

David is among the preeminent biologists who are researching the aging process. His main life-span is dedicated to understanding and preventing humans from aging. Sinclair also narrates her research and findings on fitness, making this book more helpful to fitness fanatics. He uses a personal tone when explaining his research.

Fitness Confidential - Vinnie Tortorich

Vinnie Tortorich is a fitness trainer for the past 30 years. He has served celebrity clients and hosted the Fitness Confidential podcast. His charismatic personality shines through the entire story. He is known for guiding his audience through his personal experiences as a fitness trainer. Also, he gives out practical advice on how to achieve health goals. Vinnie makes this book a must-listen by offering detailed information.

Endure - Alex Hutchinson

Alex examines the question that asks, what separates the good from the great? The question relates directly to fitness and athleticism. Hutchinson believes that the capacity to endure beyond the point where the brain and body demand rest is the key to a great athlete in any sport.

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Staying Fit Through Everyday “Micro-Workouts”

The pandemic seems to have shut down much of life as we know it, but that doesn’t necessarily mean your days got any less busy. Add to that the fact that many gyms and fitness centers are closed, and it’s looking mighty difficult to get in a good workout these days. But you don’t need a long and grueling workout to stay fit, you can get great results by throwing in a few “micro-workouts” into your day. Here are a few micro-workout suggestions, courtesy of the team here at Viewheel.

Drop and do some push-ups. No exercise equipment around? No problem! You can drop and do some push-ups just about anywhere, and just about anytime. It may be slow going at first, and you can make it easier by dropping to your knees at first, but you’ll build up some strength and endurance before you know it!

Climb the stairs. If you’ve got some stairs at home, go ahead and climb them a few extra times during the day. Don’t have stairs at home? A public building or monument can do the trick, so long as you stay an appropriate distance from those around you and are masked up where required.

Run around the block. No, we’re not kidding here. What may have once been suggested dismissively is actually a great workout. If at all possible, get outside and take a run around the block a few times a day to help get the exercise you need.

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Losing Weight With Fiber Filled Foods

A new year is just around the corner, and many of us are likely ready to face it with promises of diet and exercise as we attempt to shed those extra pandemic pounds. But with so many diets going in and out of fashion it may be hard to find one that’s right for you, and with many gyms still closed due to the pandemic, it may be a bit difficult to rely on exercise for the time being. With that in mind, it may be time to turn to another solution: Fiber. Fiber can not only help you lose weight by keeping you fuller for longer, it can help normalize your digestive system, cholesterol levels, and blood sugar, just to name a few of the many benefits. The team here at Viewheel scanned through our collection of fitness ebooks and audiobooks to bring you some of the many fiber-rich foods that can help you achieve a healthy body weight and live better.

Fruits and vegetables. Consisting mostly of fiber, water, and natural sugars, fruits and vegetables are absolutely perfect for snacking and contain the fiber you need to stay fit.

Beans and lentils. Another source of fiber, beans, lentils, and various other legumes are wonderful for hearty meals and make a great substitute for less healthy dinner options.

Oats. Perfect for breakfast as oatmeal or added to your favorite baked goods, oats are among the healthiest grains in the world and are an excellent source of fiber.

Almonds. An excellent snack, protein-packed and filled with good fats, almonds are a great source for the fiber your body needs.

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How to Turn Every Movement Into a Mini-Workout

With many gyms still shut down it’s been tricky to get in a good workout this year. That’s why the team at Viewheel dug into our impressive collection of ebooks and audiobooks to bring you some tips on how to turn everyday movements into mini-workouts.

Wrist and ankle weights. Once seen as a fitness gimmick, wrist and ankle weights can in fact be effective when it comes to burning more calories on a daily basis, and can eventually help develop strength and tone muscles too.

Weight vests. Similar to wrist and ankle weights, weight vests will force your body to put in just a little bit of extra effort when it comes to everyday activities. They can be a little unsightly, however, so you may want to wear them under a jacket or sweater.

Walking lunges. You may not like us for this one, but you’ll get fit fast if you substitute your regular walking for walking lunges. Worked into your daily routine, walking lunges may not be the most effective way to get around, but they’re definitely an effective way to build strength and tone those legs!  

Stairs. Last but not least, everyone’s favorite… Stairs! An excellent source of cardiovascular exercise and a great way to strengthen your legs, taking the stairs whenever possible, and going up and down an extra few flights while you’re at it, will work wonders! Even if you only have access to a few steps, you can put them to excellent use and keep yourself fit in the process.

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Staying Fit Over The Holidays

Between Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years, there’s no shortage of opportunities to indulge in some festive eating, even if the holidays will look a little different this year. But you work hard to stay fit, far be it for the holidays to ruin that! So the team here at Viewheels dug into our impressive collection of content to bring you a few tips to help you stay fit over the holiday.

Measured out your portions. We get it, one look at that delicious turkey or juicy ham and you’re already thinking about second helpings. But the easiest way to avoid the holiday pounds is to avoid overeating, so make sure your portions are sensibly measured before digging right in. Stay away from seconds if you can, but if the food’s too tasty to pass up, ensure those seconds are no more than half the size.

Eat slowly and drink water. Your brain takes time to process the fact that you've eaten, and in that time there’s a risk of eating more than your stomach can handle! Taking your time to eat slowly not only leaves room for dinner table conversation, it also gives your brain the time to catch up and let you know when you've had enough. Drinking plenty of water will not only help you feel full faster, it’ll also help digest once you’re done.

Walk it off. Verdauungsspaziergang, as the Germans call it, roughly translated to “an after-dinner walk,” will go a long way towards helping your digestive system tackle all the calories it just took on. The physical activity is something your body needs anyway, so it’s a win-win!

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Effective Ways to Include Exercise in Your Routine

Life can get busy sometimes, and in the daily rush from home to work and back home again, with whatever errands need to get done in between, exercise is often an afterthought. We know how important exercise is to a healthy lifestyle, so rather than sacrifice it, why not find a way to work it in? Here are three tips to help you include some exercise into your daily routine.

Walk whenever possible. If it doesn’t seem like high intensity exercise, that’s because it’s not, but a good amount of walking is still of immense importance. If your daily commute or regular errands can allow for a bit of walking instead of driving or public transit, the calories burned and muscles moved will go a long way to better overall health.

Sneak it in when you can. Have 10 minutes to kill? Home earlier than expected? Anything is better than nothing, and a workout doesn’t have to be an hour long in order to be helpful. Consider some push-ups when time permits, or a few crunches if you can. Micro-workouts, if done consistently, can provide an immense amount of benefit.

Make it count. When your schedule does permit for a block of time devoted entirely to exercise, make sure that exercise is the most effective it can be. 20 minutes of cardio or a little bit of weight training are only parts of the puzzle. Swimming, on the other hand, is a total body workout and a great cardiovascular workout as well.

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How to Add More Exercise to Your Daily Life

Unless you’re a professional athlete or you’re in the gym on a near-daily basis, odds are that even if you’re active you could always benefit from more exercise in your daily life. Here are two easy ways to do it!

Share the screen time. It’s tough to resist temptation when the latest season of your favorite shows start. We get it, we’re in the same boat. That said, if you’re going to be putting in the screen time anyway, there are ways to combine it with exercise that are far better than just snacking on the couch. If you have the money and the space, an exercise bike, elliptical trainer, or treadmill will help you burn calories as you watch your favorite shows. Don’t worry, though, big machines aren’t an absolute necessity and there are plenty of ways to burn calories while you watch with free weight and body weight exercises.

Walk/cycle to work. Leaving the car at home is a great way to add more exercise to your everyday life. Cycling to work is a fantastic way to up your physical fitness, and if you’re not quite there yet walking to work will go a long way as well. If you live to far away to walk or cycle, there’s always a compromise. You can either drive part way or take public transit to a point then walk or cycle the rest of the way, steadily increasing that distance as you feel more and more capable of doing so.

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Do Our Diets Affect Both Our Bodies and Our Brains?

It may be hard to resist picking up some fast food on the way home, or even having it delivered when we’re home, not to mention that occasional (or not so occasional) cookie or candy to calm our craving between meals, but it we know it’s not doing us any favors. Overeating and a diet high in fat and sugar can contribute to obesity, which in turn can raise our blood pressure, cholesterol, and risk of developing diabetes just to name a few of the potential consequences. But for all the effect on our bodies, could bad diets affect our brains as well? Psychologist Terry Davidson, director of the Center for Behavioral Neuroscience at American University in Washington, D.C., seems to think so, and he’s not alone.

Davidson is part of a growing group of researchers who have found links between obesity and poor memory function, which in turn could lead to bad eating habits completing the vicious cycle. Research from the Cambridge Centre for Ageing and Neuroscience published in 2015 found that obese people have less white matter in their brains than their lean peers — as if their brains were 10 years older. While researches still don’t know exactly how diets affect the brain, it’s certainly cause to think twice before reaching for that donut.

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