Memory
What kind of memory involves storing information for brief amounts of time?
Short-Term Working Memory
What is Mindfulness?
The basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us.
Name AT LEAST four of the pillars of brain health (Bonus 50 points if you can name all six)
Exercise, Food & Nutrition, Medical, Relaxation, Mental Fitness, and Social Interaction.
This actress won the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1961 for her role in "Breakfast at Tiffany's."
Audrey Hepburn
What kind of memories come from the use of the five senses?
Sensory Memory
Name two techniques you can use to practice mindfulness.
Deep Breathing Exercises, Visualization, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Journaling, Meditation.
Name three foods you should try to incorporate into your diet according to the MIND Diet.
Leafy Vegetables, Berries, Beans, Whole Grains, Nuts, Fish, Olive Oil, Poultry, Wine.
The Ed Sullivan Show
Name two activities that are good for your brain!
Brain Training Apps (Dakim), Crossword Puzzles, Music, Art, Sudoku, Jigsaw Puzzles, Exercise, etc!
Name three things you can do for self-care.
Volunteer in the community, Talk to your support system, Listen to music, Practice breathing exercises, Practice gratitude, Stretch, Dance, Go for a walk, Get a good night's sleep, etc!
Name AT LEAST two of the four types of exercises. (Bonus 50 points if you can name all four)
Endurance, Balance, Strength, Flexibility.
This long-running game show, first aired in 1956 and hosted by Monty Hall, involved contestants choosing between prizes behind doors.
Let's Make a Deal!
This kind of memory allows you to remember how to perform tasks, such as riding a bike.
Procedural Memory
Getting this many hours of sleep per night is recommended for most adults to ensure proper rest and recovery.
7 - 9 Hours
Name three cognitive skills that engaging in mental fitness can help with?
Memory, Attention, Language, Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking, Executive Functioning, Decision-Making, Creativity.
After the Lone Ranger saved the day and rode off into the sunset, the grateful citizens would ask, “Who was that masked man?” Invariably, someone would answer, “I don’t know, but he left this behind.” What did he leave behind?
A Silver Bullet
This memory technique involves organizing information into meaningful groups or units to improve recall.
Chunking.
What are the "Three C's" of Stress
Control, Change, Cope
How much water should you consume on a daily basis?
Half of your body weight in ounces.
This 1950s sitcom featured a friendly rivalry between Ralph Kramden and his best friend, Ed Norton.
The Honeymooners