New Year! Healthy Bodies, Healthy Brains

Every New Year, many people explore ways to reset, restart, and revise some habits that have slipped. It’s also a time to try new things, changing routines up a bit. Here are some ideas for you and your family that you can all work on together. Keeping the benefits and goals in mind, starting with one thing and at time and moving slowly through the list, can develop those good life-long patterns for health and happiness!

1. A Daily Dose of Endorphins 

Exercise boosts blood flow to the brain, improving memory and learning. It is also great for stress release and overall body health! Find fun ways for your family get moving!

2. Keep Sleep a Priority

Sleep is essential for focus and emotional balance. If you or your children do not sleep well, explore options for improved sleep patterns.

3. Brain Boosts

Keep the brain properly functioning with proper nutrients:

Antioxidants prevent oxidative stress that can lead to inflammation, aging, and disease.

Explore more whole foods, rather than packaged or canned ones.

Include nutrient-rich foods like green leafy veggies, berries, grains, nuts, olive oil. Omega-3s from fish and plant-based sources. 

Unite the family to embrace eating for brain and body health!  

4. Manage Stress

Mindfulness and relaxation protect your brain from stress overload. Find what works for you – exercise your enjoy, meditation, relaxing music.

5. Engage in Cognitive Training

Brain Training is for ALL ages! Find programs and activities that challenge memory, attention, reasoning, and problem-solving through a variety of mental exercises.

6. Fun with Friends and Family

Focus on fostering strong relationships to keep your mood positive, reduce anxiety, and enhance well-being. Gather together to enjoy beach days, hikes, cooking, table games.

7. Begin that Bucket List

Find time for those things you really want to do - reading, hobbies, building new skills, travel. These encourage personal growth and shared experiences.

8. Limit Screen Overload

 We sometimes focus on kids having too much screen time, but adults can experience it too! Keep it in check, take visual breaks, stretch breaks, a quick walk, even for 5 min.

9. Gratefulness and Gratitude

An attitude of gratitude stimulates neurotransmitters and enhances feelings of contentment, improved mood, and reduced stress. 

10. Protect your Brain

Practical prevention measures should include wearing a helmet for sports or  activities with risk of injury, taking precautions to prevent falls, using seat belts. 

May 2026 bring you and your family health, happiness, and hope! 

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