Adjust your activity.

Published on Feb 21, 2017

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Neurotransmitters

Joints loosen.  Balance changes.  Heart rate increases.

Brain

tricks
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Tummy time

Baby's first exercise.
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Enhances mood

reduces stress
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Improved memory.

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Physical activity regulates brain chemicals:

Dopamine. Serotonin. Endorphins. Norepinephrine.
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Too much sitting

can affect the brain.

Regular physical activity reduces

Even small amounts can make a difference.
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Brain health and physical activity.

The new frontier.
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Physical activity improves quality of life.

Less disability. Greater independence.
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Movement helps you sleep better.

regular and harder activity leads to better sleep.
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Improved mood.

Increased endorphins make you feel better.
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Limit sitting.

Stand up every hour for 2-5 minutes.
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Reduce dementia risk by

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Dementia

Reduce the risk
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Physical activity reduces the risk of

.
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After age 40,

the memory center shrinks 10% every decade.

Movement reverses

brain shrinkage and increases the memory center.

White matter connects the brain.

Lesions occur here as part of aging.

Move movement means clearer pathways.

Too much sitting reduces memory.
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It's never too late to get active.

Something is always better than nothing.

I get to move!

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Results take time

Be patient.  Focus on the habit.
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We like what feels good

and avoid what feels bad.
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Adding more to do

causes thinking to become less clear.
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Self-care should be gratifying.

More dopamine. Less stress.
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