your brain 2015 athlete presentation. making the most of it
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Your Brain2015 Athlete Presentation
Making the Most of It
What hazardous activity are happening?
What impacts that behavior?
• Genetics
• Childhood Experiences
• Environment
A Spectrum of Change
Connectivity
Emotion
Mood Memory
Stress factors
Intellectual Power
The Hippocampus
Importance of the Hippocampus
Hippocampus
Alcohol and other drugs
• Methamphetamine • Cocaine• Heroin• Alcohol• Marijuana
Stress
Sleep Deprivation
Injury and Traumatic Events
Positive Influences
Sleep
Express your Creativity
Find your Spark
Protect Your Brain
Practice Mindfulness
Just Say No
Conclusion
• Lots of changes occur to your brain during adolescences
• You have a choice to positively or negatively impact the health of your hippocampi