Brain Health

The human brain is the most amazing, mysterious and complicated organ. Keeping it healthy is critical to our sense of well-being, especially as we age. It is like a muscle and when it is used, we feel a sense of balance, control and harmony.

Not long ago it was thought that the brain grew in childhood and once it reached maturity remained more or less stable before deteriorating somewhat with age. We now know that this view of the static brain is out of date. The brain is a superb instrument and its greatest delight is to work properly. The old saying Use it or Lose it certainly applies.

In recent years brain scientists have drawn our attention to some remarkable discoveries about how the brain has the capacity to change. It is a plastic, living organ that can actually change its own structure and function, even into old age. Every time we have a new experience or learn a new skill our brain changes to adapt to the new situation but, more importantly we are able to change our brain throughout life. In this way we can say that our brain is plastic this ability to bend, remould and reshape our brain.

This short course will look at how the brain works and will also outline six key recommended strategies and habits to enhance brain health based of new research findings.