Brain Awareness Week is March 11 – 17.  Our brain plays a crucial role in our overall health and well-being, but often times it is overlooked.  Give yourself a goal of learning a new skill, take a class, or start reading more.  Keeping your brain stimulated can help decrease the risk of developing memory-related conditions. Consider the following ways to protect and boost your brain to take care of your cognitive health.

  • Meditate – by meditating regularly you can learn to clear your mind of racing thoughts and worries.
  • Eat more Omega-3s – Researchers have found that seniors whose blood had high levels of nutrients found in fish, fruits, nuts and leafy greens were less likely to suffer from memory problems and brain shrinkage — an early indicator of Alzheimer’s — than those who had low levels of the nutrients.
  • Move more – A study being published in the journal Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases found that candidates for weight-loss surgery were consistently fuzzy when it came to recalling certain details. Twelve weeks after surgery, however, their memory, concentration and problem-solving abilities had all improved.
  • Keep company – maintain good relationships with friends, coworkers and family members and make time to get together for lunch or an exercise glass or a sporting event.