Mindful Practices
This practice involves focusing on your breath and staying present.
What is mindfulness?
Adults are encouraged to get at least this many hours of sleep per night for brain health.
What is 7-9 hours?
This type of puzzle, like crosswords, helps keep the brain active.
What is a cognitive exercise?
Practicing this can help reduce stress and improve mood.
What is gratitude?
A common resolution is to increase this type of activity to boost both body and mind.
Gentle movement exercises, often paired with breathing, that reduce stress.
What is yoga?
This nutrient-rich food group helps support cognitive function.
What are fruits and vegetables?
Repeating information out loud or teaching it to someone else is a memory technique called this.
What is rehearsal?
Feeling this way occasionally is normal, but prolonged periods may require support.
What is sadness?
Starting this practice daily can improve mental clarity and reduce stress.
What is meditation?
This relaxing activity can involve reading, listening to music, or journaling to calm your mind.
What is unwinding?
Regular aerobic activity helps reduce the risk of this age-related condition.
What is dementia?
Drinking enough water each day supports this crucial organ.
What is the brain?
Social connections, hobbies, and exercise can boost this “happy” brain chemical.
What is serotonin?
One goal might be to reduce screen time and improve this type of sleep.
What is REM/quality sleep?
A daily practice of writing down things you’re grateful for can boost this.
What is gratitude and mental well-being?
Limiting this daily intake can improve mood and reduce anxiety.
What is sugar?
Learning a new skill, such as a language or instrument, can help this.
What is neuroplasticity?
Journaling or talking to a therapist helps manage this mental state.
What is anxiety?
Connecting more with friends and family supports this aspect of health.
What is social well-being?
A practice of noticing thoughts without judgment, often used in cognitive behavioral therapy.
What is meditation?
Social engagement, volunteering, or joining clubs helps prevent this common feeling in older adults.
What is loneliness?
A regular sleep schedule and mental stimulation may reduce the risk of this progressive brain disease.
What is Alzheimer’s disease?
This new-year tradition of self-reflection can help improve emotional well-being.
What is setting intentions or resolutions?
A good New Year’s goal for mental health includes tracking this to celebrate small wins.
What is progress or gratitude journaling?