1. MAINTAIN BRAIN HEALTH

2. BEING PRO-ACTIVE Practices that promote good dental and cardio health are the same choices that make our brain healthy

3. FIVE FOCUSES NUTRITION Dark vegetables, fruits, protein PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Daily DE-STRESSING Regularly STIMULATING THE BRAIN Challenging, Games SPIRITUALLITY Looking Inward

4. DIET Top Brain Health Foods These 5 are only considered to be the top on specific studies. Other foods that are not listed are incredibly brain and healthy friendly

5. HERE THEY ARE…… 1. Wild Salmon (not farm grown) 2. Cacao Beans (minimally Processed) 3. Matcha (stone ground Gyokuru green tea) 4. Acai Berries and Blueberries (fresh) 5. Coffee Beans (black)

6. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Usually is regarded as the pursuit of exercising the muscles, tendons and joints of the body Effective fitness can have a profound impact on all our vital organs, especially the brain Researchers now believe we can work –out your brain

7. EXERCISE Working up a sweat is critical for brain health Exercise increases brain function memory retention cognition ability…. up to 20% Arthur F. Kramer, PhD, neuroscientist University of Illinois

8. THE BRAIN only 2 % of the bodys weight and 15% of its blood flow Regular exercise keeps the brains arteries open and unclogged Research suggest that exercise may encourage the brain to make new connections between neurons and build new vascular structures

9. DE-STRESS Corticosteroids –stress hormones Stress most damaging ……. Hippocampus brains memory center Thoughts and Medications

10. RELAXATION Deep Breathing Meditation Sleep (turn in early) Exercise Read a book Vacation Walk get a massage

11. SLEEP Biggest boost you can give your brain Vital to proper brain function judgment, reaction time, memory 7 to 8 hours of sleep is considered average Some individuals only need 5, others need 10 Sleep is a learned behavior Falling a sleep can be challenging ( handout)

12. STIMULATING THE BRAIN Challenge your brain (something different) Research shows challenging the brain regularly can develop brains that perform like those individuals of a decade or more younger Puzzles, Suduko, brainteasers, mind games, education Massage the hippocampus… The 2 Rs engage the hippocampus Beat the clock….games

13. SPIRITUALITY A broad term Different things for different people Referring…as one means of turning inward Slowing down, introspecting Finding a peaceful existence Removing yourself from a hurried society, a modern life Prayer/worship, meditation, relaxation

14. SLOWING DOWN THE BRAIN/LIFESTYLE Research indicates that animal brains stop developing when exposed to environments that are too stimulating Baby Boomers 1946 through 1964 Fast-paced Multi-tasking Stress production Consequences…particularly on health

15. DR. NUSSBAUM Supports 30 minutes a day to SLOW DOWN\ Turn Inward Turn OFF the environmental input Phone Ipod Computers Other communication devices Reducing stress has positive effects on the brain

16. POSITIVE IMPACTS A survey published in Parade Magazine, states…. 95 % of US Physicians believe spirituality is important to the well being of their patience Research has demonstrated the following positive impacts of regular spiritual practice: An enhanced immune system, Earlier discharge from hospital stays, Greater Longevity, A happier life, Positive health outcomes