UNC Health Talk
Movement activities + socializing = Double the Brain Health!
Getting out and socializing with your friends and family provides sources of support, reduces stress, and combats depression.
Brain Health
Maintaining a healthy brain is key to lowering the risk of cognitive decline and preventing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Check out the information and resources below and start taking the simple, but powerful steps to protect your brain today!
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10 Healthy Habits for Your Brain
Learn 10 habits from the Alzheimer’s Association you can start today and take charge of your brain health!
Eating Right for Your Mind
Food & Nutrition information from the Cleveland Clinic
Enjoying food with friends and family is apart of living a full and healthy life. Research has shown that the Mediterranean diet, full of fish, spices, leafy greens, herbs, and whole grains, can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Cook and savor fresh foods, conversation over meals, and time with your loved ones – the Mediterranean diet is more than a regime, it’s a way of life.
Move Your Body, Move Your Brain
Exercise, joyful movement, and play all contribute to a healthy mind. Go for a walk, join a workout class, or play with your grandchildren – healthy movement can be found all around you!
Not sure where to start?
The Durham Center for Senior Life supports a robust weekly schedule of classes and programs for older adults. All classes and programs are offered free of charge to Durham Country residents.
The Orange County of North Carolina also supports several Centers with full activity calendars.
Rest Your Mind
A good night’s sleep is one of the best things you can give your brain to prevent cognitive decline. Getting enough sleep helps you stay healthy and alert.
National Institute on Aging
Alzheimer’s Disease & Sleep
Sleeping is not easy for everyone – check out these resources from the National Institute on Aging and talk to your doctor if you find it hard to get enough sleep at night.
Enhancing Life through Art
Engaging with and creating art can greatly improve an individuals quality of life. Several programs have been developed across the country to alleviate symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
