Munch on a carrot to take the hiccups away There ’ s nothing more annoying than hiccups that won ’ t go away . When your hiccups begin , simply grab a carrot stick and start munching . This stimulates the vagus nerve , which makes the body forget to hiccup . The vagus nerve is a cranial nerve that conveys sensory information about the organs to the brain . When it ’ s distracted by something else – like chewing – it tells the brain that something more important than hiccupping has come up , so the diaphragm spasms stop .
Chatter away to boost your mental health Engaging in casual conversation with others may help keep you as sharp as doing a word puzzle , according to some studies . Just 10 minutes of daily chatter appears to improve mental function and preserve memory . Talking to loved ones also helps to alleviate feelings of stress and loneliness .
Bonitas Member Magazine Issue 2 | 2022
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