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Brain Health

The document provides information on brain health. It discusses important cognitive domains like attention, perception, and memory. It also outlines types of brain diseases, possible risks to brain health like smoking and lack of exercise, and common conditions that affect the brain such as heart disease and stroke. Additionally, the document recommends actions people can take to protect brain health, such as eating a healthy diet, staying active, and learning new things.

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Brain Health

The document provides information on brain health. It discusses important cognitive domains like attention, perception, and memory. It also outlines types of brain diseases, possible risks to brain health like smoking and lack of exercise, and common conditions that affect the brain such as heart disease and stroke. Additionally, the document recommends actions people can take to protect brain health, such as eating a healthy diet, staying active, and learning new things.

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WELCOME TO ALL

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BRAIN HEALTH
Important Cognitive Domains
Cognitive domains are distinct types of functions the brain
uses to execute behaviour.
Attention, Perception, Analysis, Learning, Retention,
Memory, Retrieval, Executive Function

• The human is the command center for the human nervous system.
• It is made up of more than 100 billion nerves.
• Weight of human brain is about 1.5 kg.
• About 75% of the brain is made up of water.
TYPES OF BRAIN BRAIN DISEASE

Fore brain • Brain cancer


• Mental disorders
Mid brain • Brain attack

Hind brain
Possible Risks or Threats
to Brain Health

 Some medicines, or improper use of them


 Smoking
 Excessive use of alcohol
 Heart disease, diabetes, and other health problems
 Poor diet
 Insufficient sleep
 Lack of physical activity
 Little social activity and being alone most of the
time 8
Common Conditions
that Affect Brain Health
 Heart disease, high blood pressure
 Diabetes
 Alzheimer’s disease
 Stroke
 Traumatic brain injury
 Depression
 Sleep problems
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Age-Related Changes in
Memory and Learning

You may find:


• Increased difficulty finding words
• More problems in multi-tasking
• Mild decreases in ability to pay attention

You can still:


• Learn new things
• Create new memories
• Improve vocabulary and language skills
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The food we eat can have a big impact on the
health of our brain.
Vitamins
and
Phytonutrients Eating a brain-boosting diet can support both
minerals short- and long-term brain function.
Exercise
&
Omega-3s
Yoga The brain is an energy-intensive organ, using
around 20 percent of the body’s calories, so it
Up to 30% Global needs plenty of good fuel to maintain
40% concentration throughout the day.
Fats
from food and
Nutrition Carbohydrates

supplements Philosophy from food and


supplements
Brain-boosting foods tend to contain one or more
of the following:
25 g Antioxidants (flavonoids or vitamin E)
fiber
B vitamins, Healthful fats (omega fatty acids)
Rest
Up to 30% Hydration
Beyond your diet, you can optimize your brain
Protein
from food and function by: Not eating too much or too little
supplements Getting enough sleep, Staying hydrated,
Exercising, Reducing stress
Reducing alcohol intake
So, What Can You Do
to Protect Brain Health?
Actions that may help:
 Take care of your health
 Eat healthy foods
 Be active
 Learn new things
 Connect with family, friends, and communities
 PUZZLE games

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APPS FOR BRAIN ACTIVITY

• ELEVATE-BRAIN TRAINING
• LUMOSITY
• GEIST
• BRAIN HQ
Focus

Memory
Recall

Attention

Learning

Healthy Brain
Function

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