A Resilient Brain Is:

Staying in motion makes the brain bigger, stronger, and faster while protecting against harmful effects of stress.

Sleep is the most powerful means to promote mood, memory, and healing.

A brain-supporting approach to diet encompasses whole and plant-based foods, healthy fats, fiber, and probiotics.

A Vibrant Mind Is:

Novelty, play, and wonder act as potent brain “fertilizers” that reboot the brain.

Learn to adapt and respond more flexibly to change, through meditation and other means.

Cultivating optimism supports greater resilience against age-related challenges and setbacks.

Practicing empathy skills promotes contentment, calmness, and satisfaction—and influences the brains of those with whom we interact.

Mental and physical health depend on how well social connections provide meaning, purpose, and direction.

Learn to stop living out others’ expectations and live from your own deeper wisdom.