The document discusses the history of chocolate, from its origins in Mesoamerica to its spread throughout Europe. Cacao beans were first used as currency and medicine by the Olmec and Mayans. Spanish conquistadors then brought cacao back to Europe in the 16th century, where it evolved into the chocolate confections we know today through the addition of sugar and other flavors.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise boosts blood flow and levels of neurotransmitters and endorphins which elevate and stabilize mood.
The document discusses the history of chocolate, from its origins in Mesoamerica to its spread throughout Europe. Cacao beans were first used as currency and medicine by the Olmec and Mayans. Spanish conquistadors then brought cacao back to Europe in the 16th century, where it evolved into the chocolate confections we know today through the addition of sugar and other flavors.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise boosts blood flow and levels of neurotransmitters and endorphins which elevate and stabilize mood.
The document discusses the benefits of meditation for reducing stress and anxiety. Regular meditation practice can calm the mind and body by lowering heart rate and blood pressure. Meditation may also have psychological benefits like improving mood and reducing rumination.
The document discusses the benefits of meditation for reducing stress and anxiety. Regular meditation practice can calm the mind and body by lowering heart rate and blood pressure. Meditation may also have psychological benefits like improving mood and reducing rumination.