Six Keys to Better Brain Health

Just as there are aspects of our physical health we can improve, there are ways we can improve our brain health. Many of these are quite simple and attainable. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Ted Witzig Jr. proposes six ways we achieve better brain health. 

Show notes: 

 

Six keys to better brain health: 

1. Physical Exercise: 

• • 150 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity each week.

  • Muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days each week. 

 

2. Food & Nutrition: 

• • Mediterranean and MIND diets are brain and heart healthy. 

• • • Olive oil, nuts, salmon, leafy greens, vegetables, etc. 

• • Cut out alcohol and smoking. 

 

3. Medical Health: 

• • Engage in regular, proactive check-ups/physicals with your healthcare provider. 

• • Learn the medical history of your extended family. 

• • Know your numbers. 

• • • Blood pressure 

• • • Blood sugar 

• • • Cholesterol 

• • • Weight 

 

4. Sleep & Relaxation: 

• • Sleep between 7-9 hours per night. 

• • Deal with common sleep conditions such as insomnia and sleep apnea. 

 

5. Mental Fitness: 

• • Keep it logically sharp with activities such as crossword puzzles and Sudoku’s.  

• • Keep it artistically sharp with activities such as music and creativity. 

• • Be a lifelong learner. 

 

6. Social Interaction: 

• • Stay connected with other people in relationships.