Exercise
Doing this while exercising can improve workout performance by 15%.
What is listening to music?
Name one of the two common causes for depression in seniors
What is...
1. Chronic Pain
2. Social isolation
This type of fat often found in fish and extra-virgin olive oil may decrease risk of coronary artery disease, increase mental focus and slow cognitive decline in older adults.
What is omega fatty acids?
This popular drink, when consumed in moderation, may help protect the brain due to its antioxidants.
What is Green Tea?
This important habit helps prevent the spread of infections and should be done frequently throughout the day.
What is handwashing?
Achooo!!!! Exercising more often cuts your risks of this.
What is Cold and Flu?
Name an external factor that is related to depression in older adults
What is...
1. Decline in Social Networks
2. Bereavement and Grief of a Loved One
This mineral can increase blood pressure.
What is salt?
This mineral, found in nuts and seeds, helps improve brain function.
What is magnesium?
Practicing deep breathing, yoga, or meditation can help manage this.
What is stress?
This type of exercise is best for maintaining strong bones and preventing osteoporosis.
What is weight-bearing exercise (such as walking or strength training)?
True or False. The season can affect your mental health state.
What is true? (Seasonal Depression)
This green vegetable contains twice the vitamin C of an orange.
What is broccoli?
Doing this for 7-8 hours a day is essential for your brains health.
What is sleeping?
This breathing techinque has been proven to help you fall asleep faster.
What is the 4-7-8 method?
Balance exercises can help prevent this common but serious health risk for seniors.
What are falls?
True or False. Biology, Psychology, and the environment don't play a role in mental health.
False
These "tearjerker" vegetables are an excellent antioxidant, and they contain anti-allergy, antiviral and antihistamine properties.
What are onions?
The reason that physical exercise impacts brain health
What is increases blood flow to the brain?
Alzheimer's disease accounts for approximately what percentage of dementia cases?
What is about 60-70%?
This type of exercise improves flexibility and reduces joint stiffness.
What is stretching or yoga?
These can be used to reduce stress and improve our mental wellness.
What are coping skills?
This food often associated with monkeys is actually not a fruit, it is a herb.
What is a banana?
Doing this simple thing tonight can help brain function.
What is brushing your teeth with the opposite hand?
Did you have fun and learn something new today?
What is I sure hope so?