AARP’S PILLARS OF BRAIN HEALTH PILLAR 1
BE SOCIAL Stay Socially Engaged to Support Your Brain Health
Key points: ƒ Keep in Touch with Friends and Family ƒ Social Opportunities Are Outside Your Front Door ƒ Consider Adding a Pet to Your Life ƒ Don’t Let Yourself Get Isolated ƒ COVID-19 Adds Risks for the Homebound ƒ Social Media Has Social Value – To a Point ƒ Helping Other Helps You, Too ƒ Social Bonds Pay Off Throughout Life
PILLAR 2
ENGAGE YOUR BRAIN Find Ways to Stimulate Your Brain
Key points: ƒ Pick Mental Activities You Enjoy ƒ Exercise Your Muscles – and Your Brain ƒ Explore New Interests ƒ Tip: Work with a Teacher or Partner ƒ Challenge Yourself to Improve Skills ƒ You Don’t Need to Wait ƒ And Remember to Have Fun
PILLAR 3
MANAGE STRESS Reduce Your Stress, Boost Your Brain Health
Key points: ƒ You Can Conquer Your Stress ƒ A Stable Daily Schedule Promotes Calm ƒ Physical Activity Can Ease Stress ƒ Social Ties Boost Positive Feelings ƒ Stay Tuned in to Your Stress Level ƒ Laughter Keeps Balance in Your Life
PILLAR 4
ONGOING EXERCISE Exercise Helps Your Brain at Any Age
Key points: ƒ What Kinds of Exercise are Best ƒ How Exercise Helps Your Brain
ƒ Exercise supports memory, reasoning, problem solving, attention
ƒ Do Anything That Gets Your Body to Move ƒ Pick an Activity You Enjoy ƒ Physical Activity Boosts Mental Well-Being ƒ How Much Exercise Do I Need?
PILLAR 5
RESTORATIVE SLEEP Restful Sleep Makes Your Brain Work Better
Key points: ƒ Make Sleep a Priority ƒ You Pay a Mental Price for Lack of Sleep ƒ Four Cardinal Rules for Good Sleep ƒ Restful Sleep Helps Your Brain Work Better ƒ Save Your Worries for Daytime
PILLAR 6
EAT RIGHT Eating Healthy Is Good for Your Brain
Key points: ƒ Wise Food Choices Can Protect Your Brain ƒ Go Light on Certain Foods ƒ Be an Informed Consumer ƒ Take Control of Your Diet ƒ Do’s and Don’ts for a Brain-Healthy Diet
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