On Learning
On Stress and Anxiety
On Emotions and Mood
Chemical Messengers
On Aging
100
This part of the brain is responsible for focusing one's attention and making decisions
What is the Prefrontal Cortex?
100
This hormone, also known as adreneline, is released during stress, exercise, anger, or fear and gives the body a surge of energy.
What is epinephrine?
100
Exposure to this natural resource increases the production of both serotonin and endorphins.
What is sunlight?
100
These are released at the end of neurons and transfer to other neurons to relay messages.
What are neurotransmitters?
100
In addition to sparking connections, exercise increases your ____ flow and volume.
What is blood?
200
This part of the brain is mainly responsible for encoding memory and regulating learning
What is the Hippocampus
200
This hormone released when you're stressed causes systems like your digestive, reproductive, and immune system to be suppressed.
What is cortisol?
200
Low Serotonin levels have been linked to this disease
What is depression?
200
This neurotransmitter allows us to focus better and is also known as our reward chemical, helping us feel pleasure when we complete tasks like exercise.
What is dopamine?
200
This disease, affecting over 5 million Americans, causes you to have a harder time calling to mind people and places you've known.
What is Alzheimers
300
This type of exercise increases neurogenesis more than anything we do.
What is aerobic activity?
300
Phobias, panic, separation, mutism, PTSD, and agoraphobia are examples of these types of disorders
What are anxiety?
300
This response is one way to release endorphins naturally.
What is laughter?
300
This neurotransmitter regulates your mood naturally allowing you to feel happier, calmer, more focused less anxious and more emotionally stable.
What is serotonin?
300
This is the leading cause of death for adults over the age of 65.
What is heart disease?
400
Not only does this regrowing of neurons help enhance your cognitive functions, but they can also stave off Alzheimer's and help keep your memory sharp.
What is Neurogenesis
400
Studies have found that this type of stretching and deep breathing exercise contributes to reducing stress and anxiety.
What is Yoga or Meditation
400
Cutting down on this carbohydrate will enhance your mood, mental clarity, and health.
What is sugar?
400
This hormone, produced in the pituitary gland, structurally similar to morphine, are considered a natural pain killer and help minimize discomfort
What are endorphins?
400
This hole-y condition occurs when the body loses too much bone or makes too little bone.
What is osteoporosis?
500
This term refers to the mold-ability of our brain allowing our brain to form new connections and pathways, adapt, organize, and recall memories faster.
What is neuroplasticity?
500
This protein, released during exercise, reduces the activity of neurons and slows down the brain causing a relaxed, less anxious, and calm state.
What is GABA or Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid?
500
This well-known, "runners high" is felt after lengthy vigorous exercise due to an increase in what?
What are endorphins?
500
Also referred to as fertilizer for your brain, this protein helps neurons grow and form connections with other neurons which generally improves brain health.
What is BDNF or Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor?
500
Paying attention to your sugar levels, especially as you age, is important or you can contract this type of disease.
What is diabetes?