How the Brain Works
The brain sends messages through these special cells.
Neurons
Walking, swimming, and dancing are examples of this healthy activity.
Exercise
This disease is the most common type of dementia.
Alzheimer’s disease
Wearing this during bike rides can protect your head.
A helmet
Listening to this kind of Nashville-famous entertainment may help improve mood and memory.
Country Music
This part of the brain helps store memories.
Hippocampus
Getting enough of this each night helps your brain work better.
Sleep
People with dementia may forget names, places, or how to do this.
Chores
People who help care for family members are called this.
Caregivers
This famous Nashville street is known for live music that can help people feel socially connected.
Broadway
How many lobes does the brain have?
4
Fruits, vegetables, fish, and nuts are part of this type of eating plan.
Mediterranean diet
This common sports injury often affects short-term memory.
Concussion
Doctors monitor this because high numbers can harm blood vessels.
Blood Pressure
This Nashville university is famous for healthcare and brain research.
Vanderbilt University
The brain uses _____ % of the body's total oxygen supply.
20%
A minimum of ____ hours of sleep each night is thought to be necessary for proper brain function.
7
Sudden confusion caused by sickness or infection is called this.
Delirium
This common household item, often found near doors, can be a tripping hazard that leads to falls and head injury if not properly secured.
Dancing to music at the Grand Ole Opry is an example of this healthy brain activity.
Physical Activity
This molecule is the brain's main source of energy.
Glucose
Being around friends and family can reduce this unhappy feeling.
Loneliness
This is the formal term for partial or complete loss of a memory.
Amnesia
This popular online game, published daily by the New York Times, can help promote brain health.
Wordle
Older adults in Nashville may visit this kind of place to stay active, social, and mentally sharp.
Senior Center