3 things you can do today to boost your brain health and mood

Interested in ways you can boost your brain health and mood, but don't know where to start? 

It can be overwhelming to try to keep up with the research on the various things that can affect brain health and mood.

...So overwhelming, in fact, that despite our best intentions we may abandon our efforts even before we get started.

So, let's back up a bit and simplify.

Let's start here, start small, and start now.

1. Engage in physical activity

Whether walking the dog, joining a workout class, going for a jog, riding a stationary bike, or even dancing around the kitchen, keeping the body active is helpful for the brain and can produce endorphins which positively impact mood.

2. Socialize

Staying connected with others - whether in person, over the phone, or virtually on video calls - can improve mood, buffer against stress, and - in the long run - has been associated with more resilience and better brain health.

3. Challenge your mind

Learn something new - whether by enrolling in an online course, watching a TED talk, reading a book, or listening to your favorite podcast - engaging in cognitive activity helps to promote brain health, as well as can positively impact mood if it is an activity that we enjoy.

Let's hit the highlights:

Incorporating physical, social, and cognitive activities that you enjoy into your day can have positive impacts on brain health and overall mood.