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Keeping Your Brain HealthyPresented by Connie Keck & Norma Miller
For BrownRichards & Associates
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How the Brain Functions The brain consists
of about 100 billion
cells.
It works off of both
chemical and
electrical signals.
A neuron is basically
an on/off switch. Neurons are the
basis of our brains.
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Chemical Receptors
Neurotransmitters must be released from the
axon, cross the synaptic cleft and be taken up
by the proper receptors in the dendrite.
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Chemical Receptors
Our brains need some basic things to
produce the chemicals that carry all the
signals in the brain:Proper nutrition
Oxygen
RestStress Control
New Learning
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Some predictors of age-related decline:
Forgetfulness and inability to concentrate are
indications of some decline or imbalance.
Earlier indications can include diverse symptoms: Loss of appetite, sense of smell or taste.
Difficulty reading people.
Loss of interest in hobbies, family or friends.
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HOW THE BRAIN AGES
Possible declines in:
Processing SpeedExecutive Function
Speech Comprehension
Visuospatial Skill
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HOW THE BRAIN IMPROVES:
Possible increases in:
Knowledge
Experience
Problem-Solving Skills
AdaptabilityFocus
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How Memory Works
Memory is dependent on the hippocampus.
Most new neurons are produced
in the hippocampus.
Learning tasks that engage several areas of thebrain cause more new neurons to be retained.
How much is learned directly affects the
number of new neurons that are retained. The more new neurons, the healthier the
brain.
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How Memory Works
Hippocampus requires dopamine. Dopamine requires B vitamins
Memory speed is dependent on the myelin
sheath. Memory speed requires acetylcholine.
Acetylcholine requires B vitamins. fish
oil/omega 3 oils and high protein foods.
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Facts
Short term memory can be exercised.
Short term memory is linked to imagination
Imagery is linked to a healthy brain.
Having new experiences can trigger and
improve short term memory.
Releases dopamine, a reward.
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Enemies to Memory
Lack of Sleep
Stress
Lack of Focus
Poor nutrition
Poor health/pain
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Sleep
Sleep helps information to process into the
brains memory.
You need a minimum of one complete sleep
cycle (4 hours) plus an additional 4 hours of
sleep.
In studies, loss of even one hour of sleepsignificantly reduced performance on memory
tests.
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Stress
Stress causes the body to make epinephrine
and norepinephrine.
Fight or flight response.
Robs the brain of dopamine to
make the stress neurochemicals.
Good nutrition, vitamins and
supplements help replace the dopamine. Use positive worry techniques.
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Lack of Focus
New Studies Multitasking wastes time. Each time you switch your attention from one task
to another you have a drop in productivity.
Distractions Like multitasking, distractionscause you to retrace steps or forget where you
were in a process.
Lack of sleep, poor nutrition,
stress and conditions like ADD
contribute to a lack of focus.
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Poor Nutrition
The brain needs certain nutrients to make the
neurochemicals required for memory.
Blood sugar highs and lows work the same onyour brain as power surges and lags on your
computer.
Dehydration causes sleepiness and lack of
concentration.
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Poor Health/Pain
Pain interferes with transferring short termmemory to long term memory.
Specifically, it disrupts the short term memory.
Chronic pain permanently changes the brainsphysical structure.
Other health problems that interfere with
memory: diabetes, arthritis, gum problems,and many others.
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What Affects the Brain?
Environment
Surroundings
Change is good.
Socialization
The more socialized you are, the more likely
your brain will stay healthy.
Safety Brain damage can show up years after
injury, often in subtle ways.
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What Affects the Brain?
Activities
Brain Exercises
Change your game.
Body Exercises
A healthy body makes a healthy brain.
Adventures Try new things, build your brain.
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Activities and Neurotransmitters
Certain activities and experiences releaseneurotransmitters:
Stress releases epinephrine and norepinephrine.
Human touch releases serotonin.
Exercise, adventure, new learning andaccomplishments release dopamine.
Cutting down on stress neurotransmitters
and increasing good neurotransmitters helpour brains to stay healthy.
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Improving Brain Health
Take B vitamins. All vitamins are good, Bvitamins are vital.
TakeOmega 3 or fish oils.
Eat high protein foods like chicken, nuts, andeggs.
Exercise.
Play new games.
Learn new things/have new experiences. Practice using your memory.
Eat dark foods. Drink green tea.