Nutrition
Sleep
Gratitude
Stress
Fact or Fiction
10

Name a Vitamin that is one of the Neuro Superheroes.

Vitamin E and Vitamin C

10

Finish this sentence:  when you are sleeping, you are......

healing

10

Name a way we discussed to increase your positive outlook each day.

Mirror High-5s

Focus on something you did well

Make time for exercise, brain stimulation

Connect with others

Meditate

10

Name 2 body systems that can be negatively impacted by stress.

Neurological (Brain)                 Digestive

Cardiovascular                         Reproductive

Joints & Muscles

immune System

Skin




10

We only use 10% of our brain.

FICTION

We use all of our brain, so that injuring even a small part can have great impact.

20

If you don't have a good appetite during the day, what is a strategy that may help?

Eat by the clock


20

True or False:P  insomnia means only not being able to fall asleep

FALSE

Insomnia is not being able to go to sleep, stay asleep or sleep that doesn't leave you rested

20

What does WIN stand for and what was the benefit of doing it?

What went well

What needs improving

What will I do next

Reflection, measure of progress, goal setting

20

Name a reason that having a brain or spinal cord injury causes more stress than what you had before your injury.

Brain-body regulation problems        Finances

Life doesn't stop                              Dependence

Always learning something new        Identity

Rollercoaster recovery

Role changes

20

We have about 100 billion brain cells.

FACT

But no one has really ever counted every single one!

30

What recent discovery is important for understanding how food influences our thinking?

The Brain-Gut Connection

30

Name 2 causes of difficulty sleeping after injury to the brain.

Injury to sleep centers                Excess napping

Misfiring hormones                     Inactivity

Breathing challenges                  Pain

Medications                               Emotional changes

30

What is a physical benefit that you can gain from practicing Gratitude?

Less pain                         Release good hormones

Improved immune system     Improved cognition

Regulated blood pressure

Improved sleep-wake cycles

Slow brain cell loss

30

Name 2 healthy stress busters.

Exercise                              Recognize signals

Do something for fun            Breathe

Connect with others              Meditate

Healthy diet                          Sleep

Set boundaries

30

Maintaining a healthy brain can only be done through diet and exercise.

FICTION

Managing stress, new learning, staying connected to others and getting outside in sun/nature are all ways to help maintain a healthy brain.

40

What do antioxidants help with in our body?

neutralize free radicals which are acquired from the environment and can damage cells

40

Name a medical condition that was discussed that can cause sleep issues.

Restless Leg Syndrome                   Sleep Apnea

Bruxism

Periodic Limb Movement Disorder

Sleep Walking

Narcolepsy

40

What are 3 pillars of health that can be positively impacted by practicing gratitude?

Psychological (a happier you)

Physical (a fitter you)

Social (a more connected you)

40

Name 2 hormones that are released during stress.

Adrenaline

Cortisol

40

25% of your brain is made of fat.

FICTION

60% of your brain is made up of fat, so that is why brain-boosting nutrients like fatty fish, eggs, blueberries, leafy greens and even dark chocolate are good to eat!

50

What does BDNF stand for? Why do we need it?

Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor

a protein that is key to learning and memory, as it helps to transmit signals faster between neurons

50

Which brain waves are thought to help to induce sleep?

Delta waves are the slowest and most associated with deep sleep

50

What is the saying that means your brain can change, for better or worse?

Neurons that fire together, wire together.

50

What does the strategy SCRAM stand for in relation to dealing with stress?

Stop - take a moment to pause

Controllable - do I have the ability to change this?

Reframe - how can I change the way I'm thinking?

Assess - what is happening in my body now?

Manage - what can I do right now?

50

Information shared between neurons travels at 100 miles per hour.

FICTION

Electrical impulses that are stimulated on neural pathways travel 268 mph!

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