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Mindfulness: An Important Tool for Boosting Brain Health
engAGE Your Brain By LeAnne Stuver, M.Ed., BSN, & Dr. Krystal L. Culler, DBH, MA Most of us are very interested in getting the most bang for our buck. There are many self-help strategies and products advertised in the media that are often expensive and don’t necessarily have a proven benefit.
Sleep Well, Think Well: The Sleep-Brain Connection
engAGE Your Brain By LeAnne Stuver, M.Ed, BSN and Dr. Krystal Culler, DBH, M.A. We all know that we feel better after a good night’s sleep. We feel more alert, more energized and are able to be more productive. We also know the opposite is true, as well—we have trouble concentrating, have less energy and often struggle to be productive when we have not gotten enough sleep.
The Social Brain: Enhancing Brain Health Through Social Connections -
engAGE Your Brain By LeAnne Stuver, M.Ed, BSN and Dr. Krystal Culler, DBH, M.A. BackgroundWe all became aware of the importance of social connections during the stay-at-home orders in the early days of the pandemic in 2020. We realized how much our lives revolved around social activities, and we quickly learned how the drastic decrease in social interactions affected us and those we loved. Many of us were not aware that the importance of social engagement was not a new health concept.
The Importance of Eating a Brain-Healthy Diet
engAGE Your Brain By LeAnne Stuver, M.Ed, BSN and Dr. Krystal Culler, DBH, M.A. We are constantly thinking about food: What foods should I eat? What foods should I avoid? How will this food affect my heart or cholesterol? Will this food make me gain weight? However, do we think enough about how the food we eat will affect our brain? The food we choose to eat is a lifestyle choice that we get to make for ourselves.
Human Intelligence and Brain Health – Are They Related? -
engAGE Your Brain By LeAnne Stuver, M.Ed., BSN and Dr. Krystal L. Culler, DBH, MA There are many different definitions of intelligence. A widely accepted general definition includes the ability of the brain to think, learn, understand, reason, perceive relationships and connections, comprehend ideas and concepts, make decisions, and solve problems.
Gratitude is Good for Your Brain
engAGE Your Brain By LeAnne Stuver, M.Ed., BSN and Dr. Krystal L. Culler, DBH, MA It is fall and the high holiday season is here. Thanksgiving straightforwardly reminds us to count our blessings along with all the “thankful” decorative signs and “gratitude” messages that surround us in stores, readings, topics of conversation and more. When we share a special meal with family and friends, it is easy to express our gratitude.
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