5 Pillars of the Brain: Healthy Lifestyle

6 Pillars of the Brain; Healthy Lifestyle

• Regular Exercise
• Healthy Diet
• Mental Stimulation
• Quality Sleep
• Stress Management

More active these 5 pillars are, the healthier and stronger the brain becomes.

Pillar #1 – Regular Exercise

• Aim for thirty minutes of aerobic exercise five times a week
• Build muscle to pump up your brain
• Include balance and coordination exercises
• Stick with it for at least a month at a time
• Protect head with protective gear

Part #2 – Healthy Diet

• Follow a Mediterranean diet
• Avoid trans fats
• Eat a healthy heart diet
• Get plenty of omega 3
• Eat four to six small meals a day
• Eat across the rainbow
• Enjoy cups of tea daily

Pillar #3 – Mental Stimulation

• Learn something new
• Practice memorization
• Enjoy strategy games, puzzles and riddles
• Practice the 5 w’s
• Follow the road less traveled

Pillar #4 – Quality Sleep

• Establish a regular sleep schedule
• Be smart about napping
• Set the mood to reserve for sleep
• Create a relaxing bedtime ritual
• Quiet your inner chatter

Pillar #5 – Stress Management

• Breathe
• Schedule daily relaxation activities
• Nourish inner peace