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Think About It

Discover the importance of brain health and how to improve it through staying connected, learning, physical activity, proper nutrition, and taking charge of your overall well-being. Find tips and resources to keep your brain sharp and prevent cognitive decline.

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Think About It

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  1. Think About It Brain Health….we all need it! Stay Connected Learn More Get Moving Eat Right Take Charge

  2. Learn More Brains grow and develop for an entire lifetime. Outside stimuli shapes brain development. Healthy workouts for the brain. Take a class, travel, visit museums, play bridge, work a crossword puzzle or “brain teaser,” learn a new language, play an instrument or even volunteer …all are great workouts for your brain!

  3. Learn More Teach the old dog new tricks! If not, memory and cognitive function are at risk.

  4. Get Moving • Control Blood Pressure • Blood Cholesterol • Manage Diabetes • Reduce Stress • Quality of Life • Combat Obesity

  5. Get Moving Start Now! Aim for 150 minutes Add strength training Dance like no one’s watching!

  6. Stay Connected Meaningful relationships Social interaction Simple text might do Better memory and mental sharpness

  7. Stay Connected Simple text might do

  8. Eat Right SMART FOODS

  9. Take Charge • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) • 2.4 million in the U.S. annually • 795,000 suffered from acquired brain injury • 5.3 million live with lifelong disability due to TBI • 1.6 to 3.8 million sports-related concussions annually • Take Charge to Prevent the next Head Injury

  10. Take Charge

  11. Take Charge Safety in Cars • Keep car clean and strap down heavy objects • Use seat belts and infant/child safety seats • Obey the speed limit • Never drive while impaired • Do not text and drive

  12. Take Charge

  13. Take Charge Bike, Skateboard and Scooter Safety • Wear head protection or bike helmets as needed • Wear light-reflecting clothes when riding a bike at night • Don't skateboard or cycle on uneven or unpaved surfaces

  14. Take Charge Sports-Related Head Injuries Proper Response to a Concussion or TBI?

  15. Take Charge • No shallow water diving • Inspect play areas and equipment • Appropriate age for sport? • Teach and supervise • Clothing shouldn’t interfere with vision • Avoid sports when tired or ill • Add lighting to dark areas • Inspect and use railings • Tape down throw rugs • Place heavy objects on lower shelves • Keep floors clear of cords, shoes, boxes, etc • Avoid tall ladders Avoid Sports Injuries Avoid Falls at Home

  16. Think About It Brain Health….we all need it! For more information visit www.commonhealth.virginia.gov Questions?

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