, is getting young students to think about their brain health much earlier, and equipping them with the tools to protect their brains for the long run.
But research shows that the younger a person engages in healthy lifestyle habits, the more likely they’ll be able to offset symptoms of dementia later in life, said Lynn Posluns, founder of Women’s Brain Health. It’s why her initiative began developing a curriculum specifically for younger people more than a year ago.
The program also includes conversations about the harms of substance use and the importance of taking care of one’s mental health and seeking help early. The program, which is funded by private donations and Ontario’s Ministry of Education, began rolling on a pilot basis in mid-December. Students at Bakersfield Public School were among the first to learn from Crystal. They engaged with interactive slide shows and activities like memory exercises and running in place, all to demonstrate how games and simple exercise can be powerful tools to protect the brain.
What was most surprising for Shapiro was that staying active could be incredibly beneficial in helping strengthen his brain, while Veltman said the presentation has inspired her to have a set routine in place and get enough sleep every day.
Some parents attending truck convoy rallies blocking productivity should probably attend class too! 😬