Nutrition
Name a Vitamin that is one of the Neuro Superheroes.
Vitamin E and Vitamin C
Finish this sentence: when you are sleeping, you are......
healing
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
Name 2 body systems that can be negatively impacted by stress.
Cardiovascular Reproductive
Joints & Muscles
immune System
Skin
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.
If you don't have a good appetite during the day, what is a strategy that may help?
Eat by the clock
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
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
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
We have about 100 billion brain cells.
FACT
But no one has really ever counted every single one!
What recent discovery is important for understanding how food influences our thinking?
The Brain-Gut Connection
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
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
Name 2 healthy stress busters.
Exercise Recognize signals
Do something for fun Breathe
Connect with others Meditate
Healthy diet Sleep
Set boundaries
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.
What do antioxidants help with in our body?
neutralize free radicals which are acquired from the environment and can damage cells
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
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)
Name 2 hormones that are released during stress.
Adrenaline
Cortisol
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!
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
Which brain waves are thought to help to induce sleep?
Delta waves are the slowest and most associated with deep sleep
What is the saying that means your brain can change, for better or worse?
Neurons that fire together, wire together.
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?
Information shared between neurons travels at 100 miles per hour.
FICTION
Electrical impulses that are stimulated on neural pathways travel 268 mph!