Putting Our Heads Together for Brain Health

Pictured above: Clockwise from top left, BSN students Devyn Tusinac, Carolina Clark, Lizzy Puentes and Claire Packer

We know that maintaining a healthy blood pressure, eating right, managing stress and getting regular exercise – at least 30 minutes a day – can help prevent a wide range of chronic diseases. But did you know these healthy habits can also promote great brain health, slow cognitive decline and protect your brain from dementia?

Taking great care of your brain now can help you have optimal brain health as you age. Protect your head from concussion by wearing your seat belt, bike helmet and protective sports gear. Exercising your mind with puzzles like sudoku can help your brain’s health, too.

And here’s some advice from Assistant Professor Karen O. Moss, PhD, RN, CNL, FNAP: “One of the best ways to promote brain health is to avoid social isolation. Interact with the world and connect with friends and family in whatever ways you can, via text messages, phone or video calls and in person.”

Learn more about our work in the community to promote brain health.