Celebrate Brain Awareness Week (March 12-18)!

• Help join the worldwide campaign to increase public awareness of the progress and benefits of brain research 

Learn About the Complex Brain:

• The brain is our most complex organ in our body
• There are around 86 billion neurons in the human brain
• Each neuron communicates with many other neurons that form circuits and share information
• The brain is 73% water. It takes only 2% dehydration to affect your attention, memory and other cognitive skills
• It isn't until about the age of 25 that the human brain reaches full maturity

What You Can Do:

• Stay hydrated!
• Keep your brain active – read, do puzzles, etc.
• Stay physically active (workout at least 3 times a week)
• Get enough sleep (at least 8 hours)
• Limit alcohol consumption to one drink per day
• Eat a balanced diet with low sodium and saturated/trans fat
   

How You Can Keep a Good Memory:

• Keep challenging your brain (pursue a new hobby, learn a new skill, challenge yourself)
• Use repetition, it is the most potent learning tool when properly timed
• Do not try to cram when studying, but instead once an hour over a long period of time
• Prioritize your brain use; take advantage of calendars, planners, address books

Community Care Physicians is proud to offer neurology services in offices in the Capital Region. Our offices include; CapitalCare Neurology  in Nisjayuna, The Child Neurology Group in Clifton Park, and Developmental Pediatrics in Latham.

For more information, please visit:

https://www.health.harvard.edu

By: Sonya Kara & Dylan Blumberg, 2018 PharmD Candidates