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 Self-care-related podcasts are great because they usually allow for easy listening while doing anything, from lying around in bed to catching up on some chores. 

 Every brain changes with age, and mental function changes along with it.  Mental decline is common, and it's one of the most feared consequences  of aging. But cognitive impairment is not inevitable. Here are 12 ways  you can help maintain brain function. 

 Research has shown that spending time outside is good for our bodies and our minds. I'm sure you've experienced these benefits: After feeling stressed out or bored indoors, you step outside and your spirits lift.  

 Mental health is much more than a diagnosis. It's your overall psychological well-being—the way you feel about yourself and others as well as your ability to manage your feelings and deal with everyday difficulties 

Within the Black community, racism and socioeconomic issues, like  poverty, are a few factors impacting the mental health of Black people.  The lack of culturally competent providers, a mistrust of the medical  community, and stigma surrounding mental health has led to Black people going untreated and being misdiagnosed when they do opt to seek support.