Brain Awareness Week is part of a global campaign that aims to increase education about, and support for, brain science. The brain is the most complex part of the human body and is at the centre of our nervous system, controlling everything from movement to our intelligence. When we think of our overall health, many people think of the physical components, however healthy aging involves supporting both the body and the brain. Your lifestyle can influence the cognitive changes that come with age – giving you the power to keep your mind healthy! Read more on how to boost your brain health by reading through our resources below.
It’s Brain Awareness Week: Ways to keep your brain healthy as you age
Featured Resources
- Blog Post: Boost your brain health with exercise targeting both your body and your brain
- Blog Post: Get up, get moving, and exercise your way to a healthier mind
- Blog Post: Not as sharp as you used to be? Exercises for your brain might help keep it fit
- Blog Post: Recovering from a brain injury? Video games can help!
- Blog Post: Computer brain games for treating cognitive impairment
- Web Resource Rating: The dancing brain (your brain on exercise)
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Many of our Blog Posts were written before the COVID-19 pandemic and thus do not necessarily reflect the latest public health recommendations. While the content of new and old blogs identify activities that support optimal aging, it is important to defer to the most current public health recommendations. Some of the activities suggested within these blogs may need to be modified or avoided altogether to comply with changing public health recommendations. To view the latest updates from the Public Health Agency of Canada, please visit their website.
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