The 5 Important Pillars Of Good Brain Health
June is recognized as Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, a global campaign dedicated to promoting cognitive health, early detection, and support for those impacted by dementias. The movement encourages individuals to learn the warning signs of cognitive decline and adopt proactive, brain-healthy lifestyle habits as shared by the Alzheimer's Association.
In order to stay aware and ahead of your cognitive health, we are sharing "5 Pillars of Good Brain Health" in this episode. Simple habits you can install each week to help stay on top of your own or someone you love's mental awareness and clarity.
In This Episode You Will Learn:
1). Some of Meredith's personal experiences in working with clients of all ages and some of their thoughts on cognitive awareness and brain health as they aged.
2). How Alzheimer's and cognitive issues can affect not just our mental state but our physical state as well.
3). Why regular exercise is considered as one of the pillars of good brain health and why the brain to body connection is so important.
4). How performing small mental challenges and tasks or "Brain Games" can help keep you sharp especially as you age.
5). How not having a social circle or relationships in your later years can contribute to cognitive decline faster than those who do maintain social circles or relationships.
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We hope the tips we've shared in this episode are helpful to you or someone you know who may be thinking more about cognitive health and awareness. Longevity is key and your physical, mental and cognitive awareness are important factors in ensuring a longer lasting journey.
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Meredith became interested in working with older adults after a client asked her to become the Fitness Coordinator at a local senior community, and the rest is history! Meredith has a passion for motivating others to lead happy and healthy lifestyles and is dedicated to helping seniors enrich their mental, physical, and nutritional wellness. Her goals are to help all audiences in their health and fitness journey, be an overall inspiration, and help others reach their goals.
Meredith says, “I see fitness not just as a ‘go, go, go,’ ‘push yourself harder,’ ‘run faster’ objective. It is more purposeful, more long-term in benefits, and for overall wellness.”
