{"id":9406,"date":"2023-09-23T08:59:33","date_gmt":"2023-09-23T12:59:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/?p=9406"},"modified":"2024-10-07T10:45:51","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T14:45:51","slug":"6-pillars-of-brain-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/6-pillars-of-brain-health\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Pillars of Brain Health and Creating Healthy Brain Habits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Have you ever heard of a brain routine? With morning and bedtime rituals the latest craze, it\u2019s no wonder that creating a healthy brain habit is also trending. But this so-called brain routine actually paves the pathway toward brain health.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re probably thinking, what exactly is a brain routine? Just like a morning routine, a brain routine is specific to the individual\u2014as we each have unique builds, bodies, genetics and environments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, adopting a healthy lifestyle is the main component of building a killer brain routine. A lifestyle that boosts your energy promotes relaxation, creates laughter with family members and friends, and focuses on a nutrient-rich diet is central to building optimal brain health and thus an optimal brain routine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Creating healthy brain habits will keep your brain feeling happy, healthy and young by possibly reducing cognitive decline.&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The key to creating a healthy lifestyle that takes care of your brain is understanding and applying the six pillars of brain health. Each of these pillars protects your brain and has a substantial impact on its overall health. Creating healthy brain habits will keep your brain feeling happy, healthy and young by possibly reducing cognitive decline.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-six-ways-to-brain-health\">Six Ways to Brain Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below, you will find the six pillars of brain health and expert tips on how to practice each of these, whether at home or traveling for a weekend getaway. Commit to growing in each of the pillars and watch how your brain health skyrockets.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-commit-to-your-physical-fitness\">1. Commit to Your Physical Fitness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" data-public-id=\"magazine\/Commit-to-your-physical-fitness-sarah-cervantes-BOBMNKVry0Q-unsplash\/Commit-to-your-physical-fitness-sarah-cervantes-BOBMNKVry0Q-unsplash.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"9425\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1920,h_1280,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019594\/magazine\/Commit-to-your-physical-fitness-sarah-cervantes-BOBMNKVry0Q-unsplash\/Commit-to-your-physical-fitness-sarah-cervantes-BOBMNKVry0Q-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Commit to your physical fitness\" class=\"wp-post-9406 wp-image-9425\" data-format=\"webp\" data-transformations=\"c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\" data-version=\"1651019594\" data-seo=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019594\/magazine\/Commit-to-your-physical-fitness-sarah-cervantes-BOBMNKVry0Q-unsplash\/Commit-to-your-physical-fitness-sarah-cervantes-BOBMNKVry0Q-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 1920w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_300,h_200,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019594\/magazine\/Commit-to-your-physical-fitness-sarah-cervantes-BOBMNKVry0Q-unsplash\/Commit-to-your-physical-fitness-sarah-cervantes-BOBMNKVry0Q-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 300w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1024,h_683,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019594\/magazine\/Commit-to-your-physical-fitness-sarah-cervantes-BOBMNKVry0Q-unsplash\/Commit-to-your-physical-fitness-sarah-cervantes-BOBMNKVry0Q-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_768,h_512,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019594\/magazine\/Commit-to-your-physical-fitness-sarah-cervantes-BOBMNKVry0Q-unsplash\/Commit-to-your-physical-fitness-sarah-cervantes-BOBMNKVry0Q-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 768w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1536,h_1024,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019594\/magazine\/Commit-to-your-physical-fitness-sarah-cervantes-BOBMNKVry0Q-unsplash\/Commit-to-your-physical-fitness-sarah-cervantes-BOBMNKVry0Q-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 1536w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1200,h_800,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019594\/magazine\/Commit-to-your-physical-fitness-sarah-cervantes-BOBMNKVry0Q-unsplash\/Commit-to-your-physical-fitness-sarah-cervantes-BOBMNKVry0Q-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 1200w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1440,h_960,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019594\/magazine\/Commit-to-your-physical-fitness-sarah-cervantes-BOBMNKVry0Q-unsplash\/Commit-to-your-physical-fitness-sarah-cervantes-BOBMNKVry0Q-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 1440w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_600,h_400,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019594\/magazine\/Commit-to-your-physical-fitness-sarah-cervantes-BOBMNKVry0Q-unsplash\/Commit-to-your-physical-fitness-sarah-cervantes-BOBMNKVry0Q-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s probably no surprise that exercise is at the top of the list! Research shows regular physical activity, whether strength training, cardiovascular workouts, yoga or a brisk walk, all do wonder for your brain\u2019s well-being.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aerobic exercises specifically have been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1470658\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">shown<\/a> to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Decrease depression and anxiety<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve sleep<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve mood&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help in weight loss<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase energy&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help alleviate stress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Expert tip: <\/strong>Find a workout routine you enjoy, and start implementing it today. You can grab a buddy for accountability, or workout solo, just get moving.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-get-mentally-fit\">2. Get Mentally Fit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" data-public-id=\"magazine\/Stay-mentally-fit-by-painting-eddy-klaus-BHNxfaeNCTI-unsplash\/Stay-mentally-fit-by-painting-eddy-klaus-BHNxfaeNCTI-unsplash.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"9421\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1920,h_1280,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019609\/magazine\/Stay-mentally-fit-by-painting-eddy-klaus-BHNxfaeNCTI-unsplash\/Stay-mentally-fit-by-painting-eddy-klaus-BHNxfaeNCTI-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Stay mentally fit by painting\" class=\"wp-post-9406 wp-image-9421\" data-format=\"webp\" data-transformations=\"c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\" data-version=\"1651019609\" data-seo=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019609\/magazine\/Stay-mentally-fit-by-painting-eddy-klaus-BHNxfaeNCTI-unsplash\/Stay-mentally-fit-by-painting-eddy-klaus-BHNxfaeNCTI-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 1920w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_300,h_200,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019609\/magazine\/Stay-mentally-fit-by-painting-eddy-klaus-BHNxfaeNCTI-unsplash\/Stay-mentally-fit-by-painting-eddy-klaus-BHNxfaeNCTI-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 300w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1024,h_683,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019609\/magazine\/Stay-mentally-fit-by-painting-eddy-klaus-BHNxfaeNCTI-unsplash\/Stay-mentally-fit-by-painting-eddy-klaus-BHNxfaeNCTI-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_768,h_512,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019609\/magazine\/Stay-mentally-fit-by-painting-eddy-klaus-BHNxfaeNCTI-unsplash\/Stay-mentally-fit-by-painting-eddy-klaus-BHNxfaeNCTI-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 768w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1536,h_1024,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019609\/magazine\/Stay-mentally-fit-by-painting-eddy-klaus-BHNxfaeNCTI-unsplash\/Stay-mentally-fit-by-painting-eddy-klaus-BHNxfaeNCTI-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 1536w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1200,h_800,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019609\/magazine\/Stay-mentally-fit-by-painting-eddy-klaus-BHNxfaeNCTI-unsplash\/Stay-mentally-fit-by-painting-eddy-klaus-BHNxfaeNCTI-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 1200w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1440,h_960,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019609\/magazine\/Stay-mentally-fit-by-painting-eddy-klaus-BHNxfaeNCTI-unsplash\/Stay-mentally-fit-by-painting-eddy-klaus-BHNxfaeNCTI-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 1440w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_600,h_400,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019609\/magazine\/Stay-mentally-fit-by-painting-eddy-klaus-BHNxfaeNCTI-unsplash\/Stay-mentally-fit-by-painting-eddy-klaus-BHNxfaeNCTI-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While physical fitness is essential, we can\u2019t forget about its equally important sibling\u2014mental fitness. The easiest way to remember this pillar of the brain is to acknowledge the trifecta\u2014mind, body and soul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mind, or brain, is responsible for processing human thoughts, emotions and movements, so it requires daily strengthening. Exercising your brain promotes cell growth, strengthens the connection of your neurons and can help improve your brain functioning.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Research shows mental fitness can even aid in cognitive decline, reducing the chance of developing dementia. The trick to being intellectually engaged is to partake in meaningful activities you enjoy.&nbsp; Consider playing an instrument, learning to paint, trying out a new puzzle or any other hobby that you fancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Expert tip: <\/strong>Start that new hobby you\u2019ve always been thinking about or volunteer at an organization you admire.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-engage-in-social-activities-nbsp\">3. Engage in Social Activities&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" data-public-id=\"magazine\/Champagne-social-dave-lastovskiy-RygIdTavhkQ-unsplash\/Champagne-social-dave-lastovskiy-RygIdTavhkQ-unsplash.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"9424\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1920,h_1280,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019598\/magazine\/Champagne-social-dave-lastovskiy-RygIdTavhkQ-unsplash\/Champagne-social-dave-lastovskiy-RygIdTavhkQ-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Champagne social to stay mentally fit\" class=\"wp-post-9406 wp-image-9424\" data-format=\"webp\" data-transformations=\"c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\" data-version=\"1651019598\" data-seo=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019598\/magazine\/Champagne-social-dave-lastovskiy-RygIdTavhkQ-unsplash\/Champagne-social-dave-lastovskiy-RygIdTavhkQ-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 1920w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_300,h_200,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019598\/magazine\/Champagne-social-dave-lastovskiy-RygIdTavhkQ-unsplash\/Champagne-social-dave-lastovskiy-RygIdTavhkQ-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 300w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1024,h_683,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019598\/magazine\/Champagne-social-dave-lastovskiy-RygIdTavhkQ-unsplash\/Champagne-social-dave-lastovskiy-RygIdTavhkQ-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_768,h_512,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019598\/magazine\/Champagne-social-dave-lastovskiy-RygIdTavhkQ-unsplash\/Champagne-social-dave-lastovskiy-RygIdTavhkQ-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 768w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1536,h_1024,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019598\/magazine\/Champagne-social-dave-lastovskiy-RygIdTavhkQ-unsplash\/Champagne-social-dave-lastovskiy-RygIdTavhkQ-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 1536w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1200,h_800,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019598\/magazine\/Champagne-social-dave-lastovskiy-RygIdTavhkQ-unsplash\/Champagne-social-dave-lastovskiy-RygIdTavhkQ-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 1200w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1440,h_960,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019598\/magazine\/Champagne-social-dave-lastovskiy-RygIdTavhkQ-unsplash\/Champagne-social-dave-lastovskiy-RygIdTavhkQ-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 1440w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_600,h_400,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019598\/magazine\/Champagne-social-dave-lastovskiy-RygIdTavhkQ-unsplash\/Champagne-social-dave-lastovskiy-RygIdTavhkQ-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The last of the trifecta\u2014mind, body and soul\u2014is the soul. This pillar of brain health easily falls into the soul arena, along with spirituality and spiritual practices. Participating in social activities, and making sure you have an engaging social life, is extremely important for your brain.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flexing your social fitness helps you feel deeply connected to others, it diminishes feelings of loneliness and can improve your overall well-being. Besides, who doesn\u2019t love a good belly laugh with a loved one?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Expert tip: <\/strong>Decide what social event you\u2019ve been wanting to attend this week and go. Another idea is calling a loved one and engaging in a meaningful conversation.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-stress-less-sleep-amp-relax-more-nbsp\">4. Stress Less, Sleep &amp; Relax More&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img width=\"1920\" height=\"1083\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"9422\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIxOTIwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjEwODMiPjxyZWN0IHdpZHRoPSIxMDAlIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjEwMCUiPjxhbmltYXRlIGF0dHJpYnV0ZU5hbWU9ImZpbGwiIHZhbHVlcz0icmdiYSgxNTMsMTUzLDE1MywwLjUpO3JnYmEoMTUzLDE1MywxNTMsMC4xKTtyZ2JhKDE1MywxNTMsMTUzLDAuNSkiIGR1cj0iMnMiIHJlcGVhdENvdW50PSJpbmRlZmluaXRlIiAvPjwvcmVjdD48L3N2Zz4=\" alt=\"Vacation mode\" class=\"wp-post-9406 wp-image-9422\" data-public-id=\"magazine\/Vacation-more-chen-mizrach-jL6PTWI7h18-unsplash\/Vacation-more-chen-mizrach-jL6PTWI7h18-unsplash.jpg\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\" data-version=\"1651019606\" data-seo=\"1\" data-size=\"1920 1083\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019606\/magazine\/Vacation-more-chen-mizrach-jL6PTWI7h18-unsplash\/Vacation-more-chen-mizrach-jL6PTWI7h18-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 1920w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_300,h_169,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019606\/magazine\/Vacation-more-chen-mizrach-jL6PTWI7h18-unsplash\/Vacation-more-chen-mizrach-jL6PTWI7h18-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 300w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1024,h_578,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019606\/magazine\/Vacation-more-chen-mizrach-jL6PTWI7h18-unsplash\/Vacation-more-chen-mizrach-jL6PTWI7h18-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_768,h_433,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019606\/magazine\/Vacation-more-chen-mizrach-jL6PTWI7h18-unsplash\/Vacation-more-chen-mizrach-jL6PTWI7h18-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 768w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1536,h_866,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019606\/magazine\/Vacation-more-chen-mizrach-jL6PTWI7h18-unsplash\/Vacation-more-chen-mizrach-jL6PTWI7h18-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 1536w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1200,h_677,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019606\/magazine\/Vacation-more-chen-mizrach-jL6PTWI7h18-unsplash\/Vacation-more-chen-mizrach-jL6PTWI7h18-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 1200w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1440,h_812,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019606\/magazine\/Vacation-more-chen-mizrach-jL6PTWI7h18-unsplash\/Vacation-more-chen-mizrach-jL6PTWI7h18-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 1440w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_600,h_338,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019606\/magazine\/Vacation-more-chen-mizrach-jL6PTWI7h18-unsplash\/Vacation-more-chen-mizrach-jL6PTWI7h18-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" data-delivery=\"upload\" onload=\";window.CLDBind?CLDBind(this):null;\" data-cloudinary=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Chronic stress and sleep deprivation wreak havoc on your body. It\u2019s important to get quality sleep every night and to monitor your daily stressors. Too much stress can negatively impact the body and can potentially affect memory and learning.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the best ways to combat this are to try meditation, yoga, Tai Chi\u2014and vacation more. In particular, a study by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2016\/08\/160830091815.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Science Daily<\/em><\/a> illustrates vacations have an immediate positive impact on our stress levels.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Expert tip: <\/strong>This is your sign to book that vacation you\u2019ve been wanting to take.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-nourish-your-body-with-good-foods\">5. Nourish Your Body with Good Foods<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img width=\"1920\" height=\"1307\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"9420\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIxOTIwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjEzMDciPjxyZWN0IHdpZHRoPSIxMDAlIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjEwMCUiPjxhbmltYXRlIGF0dHJpYnV0ZU5hbWU9ImZpbGwiIHZhbHVlcz0icmdiYSgxNTMsMTUzLDE1MywwLjUpO3JnYmEoMTUzLDE1MywxNTMsMC4xKTtyZ2JhKDE1MywxNTMsMTUzLDAuNSkiIGR1cj0iMnMiIHJlcGVhdENvdW50PSJpbmRlZmluaXRlIiAvPjwvcmVjdD48L3N2Zz4=\" alt=\"Nourish your body with good food\" class=\"wp-post-9406 wp-image-9420\" data-public-id=\"magazine\/Nourish-your-body-with-good-food-brooke-lark-jUPOXXRNdcA-unsplash\/Nourish-your-body-with-good-food-brooke-lark-jUPOXXRNdcA-unsplash.jpg\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\" data-version=\"1651019614\" data-seo=\"1\" data-size=\"1920 1307\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019614\/magazine\/Nourish-your-body-with-good-food-brooke-lark-jUPOXXRNdcA-unsplash\/Nourish-your-body-with-good-food-brooke-lark-jUPOXXRNdcA-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 1920w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_300,h_204,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019614\/magazine\/Nourish-your-body-with-good-food-brooke-lark-jUPOXXRNdcA-unsplash\/Nourish-your-body-with-good-food-brooke-lark-jUPOXXRNdcA-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 300w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1024,h_697,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019614\/magazine\/Nourish-your-body-with-good-food-brooke-lark-jUPOXXRNdcA-unsplash\/Nourish-your-body-with-good-food-brooke-lark-jUPOXXRNdcA-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_768,h_523,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019614\/magazine\/Nourish-your-body-with-good-food-brooke-lark-jUPOXXRNdcA-unsplash\/Nourish-your-body-with-good-food-brooke-lark-jUPOXXRNdcA-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 768w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1536,h_1046,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019614\/magazine\/Nourish-your-body-with-good-food-brooke-lark-jUPOXXRNdcA-unsplash\/Nourish-your-body-with-good-food-brooke-lark-jUPOXXRNdcA-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 1536w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1200,h_817,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019614\/magazine\/Nourish-your-body-with-good-food-brooke-lark-jUPOXXRNdcA-unsplash\/Nourish-your-body-with-good-food-brooke-lark-jUPOXXRNdcA-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 1200w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1440,h_980,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019614\/magazine\/Nourish-your-body-with-good-food-brooke-lark-jUPOXXRNdcA-unsplash\/Nourish-your-body-with-good-food-brooke-lark-jUPOXXRNdcA-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 1440w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_600,h_408,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019614\/magazine\/Nourish-your-body-with-good-food-brooke-lark-jUPOXXRNdcA-unsplash\/Nourish-your-body-with-good-food-brooke-lark-jUPOXXRNdcA-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" data-delivery=\"upload\" onload=\";window.CLDBind?CLDBind(this):null;\" data-cloudinary=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Can we all agree that food is heavenly? One thing to keep in mind when eating is to remember the nourishing benefits of foods. Eating a nutrient-dense diet consisting of fruits, vegetables, proteins (fish, lean meat, poultry), nuts, legumes and whole grains is essential.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, it\u2019s important to be mindful of how much sugar, salt and fats you consume in your diet.&nbsp; A general rule of thumb is to eat foods that energize you and to drink plenty of water throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Expert tip:<\/strong> Write down what food group you feel you\u2019re not getting enough of, and then write down a new healthy food item you can incorporate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-stay-on-top-of-your-medical-health-nbsp\">6. Stay on Top of Your Medical Health&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"9423\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIxOTIwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjEyODAiPjxyZWN0IHdpZHRoPSIxMDAlIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjEwMCUiPjxhbmltYXRlIGF0dHJpYnV0ZU5hbWU9ImZpbGwiIHZhbHVlcz0icmdiYSgxNTMsMTUzLDE1MywwLjUpO3JnYmEoMTUzLDE1MywxNTMsMC4xKTtyZ2JhKDE1MywxNTMsMTUzLDAuNSkiIGR1cj0iMnMiIHJlcGVhdENvdW50PSJpbmRlZmluaXRlIiAvPjwvcmVjdD48L3N2Zz4=\" alt=\"Stay on top of your health\" class=\"wp-post-9406 wp-image-9423\" data-public-id=\"magazine\/Stay-on-top-of-your-health-marcelo-leal-k7ll1hpdhFA-unsplash\/Stay-on-top-of-your-health-marcelo-leal-k7ll1hpdhFA-unsplash.jpg\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\" data-version=\"1651019602\" data-seo=\"1\" data-size=\"1920 1280\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019602\/magazine\/Stay-on-top-of-your-health-marcelo-leal-k7ll1hpdhFA-unsplash\/Stay-on-top-of-your-health-marcelo-leal-k7ll1hpdhFA-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 1920w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_300,h_200,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019602\/magazine\/Stay-on-top-of-your-health-marcelo-leal-k7ll1hpdhFA-unsplash\/Stay-on-top-of-your-health-marcelo-leal-k7ll1hpdhFA-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 300w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1024,h_683,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019602\/magazine\/Stay-on-top-of-your-health-marcelo-leal-k7ll1hpdhFA-unsplash\/Stay-on-top-of-your-health-marcelo-leal-k7ll1hpdhFA-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_768,h_512,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019602\/magazine\/Stay-on-top-of-your-health-marcelo-leal-k7ll1hpdhFA-unsplash\/Stay-on-top-of-your-health-marcelo-leal-k7ll1hpdhFA-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 768w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1536,h_1024,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019602\/magazine\/Stay-on-top-of-your-health-marcelo-leal-k7ll1hpdhFA-unsplash\/Stay-on-top-of-your-health-marcelo-leal-k7ll1hpdhFA-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 1536w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1200,h_800,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019602\/magazine\/Stay-on-top-of-your-health-marcelo-leal-k7ll1hpdhFA-unsplash\/Stay-on-top-of-your-health-marcelo-leal-k7ll1hpdhFA-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 1200w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1440,h_960,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019602\/magazine\/Stay-on-top-of-your-health-marcelo-leal-k7ll1hpdhFA-unsplash\/Stay-on-top-of-your-health-marcelo-leal-k7ll1hpdhFA-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 1440w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_600,h_400,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1651019602\/magazine\/Stay-on-top-of-your-health-marcelo-leal-k7ll1hpdhFA-unsplash\/Stay-on-top-of-your-health-marcelo-leal-k7ll1hpdhFA-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" data-delivery=\"upload\" onload=\";window.CLDBind?CLDBind(this):null;\" data-cloudinary=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you booked that annual check-up? Do you know your family medical history? These are great questions to ask yourself to keep your brain happy and healthy. They will help you stay aware of any medical risks (dementia, high cholesterol, obesity, anxiety, depression, etc.) within your family.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Staying up-to-date with your doctor is a great way to stay on top of your medical health. Ask your practitioner any questions you may have, follow their recommendations, take your vitamins and any prescriptions they\u2019ve given you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Expert tip:<\/strong> When was the last time you saw your doctor? Make sure to schedule your annual wellness visit.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>As Daniel G. Amen quotes in his book <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/6758250-change-your-brain-change-your-body?ac=1&amp;from_search=true&amp;qid=HyEo46rLJf&amp;rank=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Change Your Brain, Change Your Body:<\/a><\/em> \u201cPractice saying no to the things that are not good for you, and over time, you will find it easier to do.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-about-vacayou\">About Vacayou<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Vacayou [pronounced VACAY &#8211; YOU], we believe that travel has the power to change lives. The power to <strong>revive, rejuvenate and redirect your inner wellness warrior<\/strong>. And that\u2019s why we\u2019re here. Vacayou brings the world of wellness travel to you!<br><br>No matter how far or how adventurous, our team scours the globe to curate the best in wellness travel. However, the booking process can often be time-consuming and complicated. We\u2019ve made it much easier to <strong>search, discover, and book wellness and active vacations<\/strong>. With Vacayou\u2019s Instant Book, <strong>your dream wellness getaway is now just one click away<\/strong>.<br><br>Start the trip of your lifetime today, with <a href=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/\">Vacayou<\/a>. We are here to help create a healthier global community through wellness and active travel.<br><br>To keep up with the latest wellness trends and experiences, be sure to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/signup.vacayou.com\/en-us\/newsletter-opt-in\">subscribe to our newsletter<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever heard of a brain routine? With morning and bedtime rituals the latest craze, it\u2019s no wonder that creating a healthy brain habit is also trending. But this&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":40,"featured_media":9419,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"no","loftocean_post_format_gallery":"","loftocean_post_format_gallery_ids":"","loftocean_post_format_gallery_urls":"","loftocean_post_format_video_id":"","loftocean_post_format_video_url":"","loftocean_post_format_video_type":"","loftocean_post_format_video":"","loftocean_post_format_audio_type":"","loftocean_post_format_audio_url":"","loftocean_post_format_audio_id":"","loftocean_post_format_audio":"","fallsky_single_post_hide_thumbnail":"","fallsky_single_post_template":"","fallsky_single_post_sidebar":"","loftocean-featured-post":"","loftocean-like-count":0,"loftocean-view-count":5534,"loftocean_post_co_authors":"","loftocean_single_post_author_order":"","fallsky_page_header_layout":"","fallsky_hide_before_page_content_ad":"","fallsky_hide_after_page_content_ad":"","_cloudinary_featured_overwrite":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[40],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-9406","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-healthy-living"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.2 (Yoast SEO v27.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>6 Pillars of Brain Health and Creating Healthy Brain Habits<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"What are the six pillars of brain health? Learn how to practice each pillar whether you\u2019re at home or traveling for a weekend getaway.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/6-pillars-of-brain-health\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"6 Pillars of Brain Health and Creating Healthy Brain Habits\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"What are the six pillars of brain health? Learn how to practice each pillar whether you\u2019re at home or traveling for a weekend getaway.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/6-pillars-of-brain-health\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Vacayou Travel\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:author\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/transformativetravelsecrets?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=free_week_long_itinerary_in_la&amp;utm_term=2021-12-02\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2023-09-23T12:59:33+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-10-07T14:45:51+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650998262\/magazine\/Blowing-bubbles-\u041c\u0438\u0445\u0430\u0438\u043b-\u0420\u0443\u0434\u0435\u043d\u043a\u043e-iStock-1084167742\/Blowing-bubbles-\u041c\u0438\u0445\u0430\u0438\u043b-\u0420\u0443\u0434\u0435\u043d\u043a\u043e-iStock-1084167742.jpg?_i=AA\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"2120\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1414\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Ciara Turner-Ewert\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Ciara Turner-Ewert\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"7 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/6-pillars-of-brain-health\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/6-pillars-of-brain-health\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Ciara Turner-Ewert\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/685258fbff13109381355a709f046af8\"},\"headline\":\"6 Pillars of Brain Health and Creating Healthy Brain Habits\",\"datePublished\":\"2023-09-23T12:59:33+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-10-07T14:45:51+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/6-pillars-of-brain-health\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":1152,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/6-pillars-of-brain-health\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/res.cloudinary.com\\\/vacayou\\\/images\\\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\\\/f_webp,q_auto\\\/v1650998262\\\/magazine\\\/Blowing-bubbles-\u041c\u0438\u0445\u0430\u0438\u043b-\u0420\u0443\u0434\u0435\u043d\u043a\u043e-iStock-1084167742\\\/Blowing-bubbles-\u041c\u0438\u0445\u0430\u0438\u043b-\u0420\u0443\u0434\u0435\u043d\u043a\u043e-iStock-1084167742.jpg?_i=AA\",\"articleSection\":[\"Healthy Living\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/6-pillars-of-brain-health\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/6-pillars-of-brain-health\\\/\",\"name\":\"6 Pillars of Brain Health and Creating Healthy Brain Habits\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/6-pillars-of-brain-health\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/6-pillars-of-brain-health\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/res.cloudinary.com\\\/vacayou\\\/images\\\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\\\/f_webp,q_auto\\\/v1650998262\\\/magazine\\\/Blowing-bubbles-\u041c\u0438\u0445\u0430\u0438\u043b-\u0420\u0443\u0434\u0435\u043d\u043a\u043e-iStock-1084167742\\\/Blowing-bubbles-\u041c\u0438\u0445\u0430\u0438\u043b-\u0420\u0443\u0434\u0435\u043d\u043a\u043e-iStock-1084167742.jpg?_i=AA\",\"datePublished\":\"2023-09-23T12:59:33+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-10-07T14:45:51+00:00\",\"description\":\"What are the six pillars of brain health? Learn how to practice each pillar whether you\u2019re at home or traveling for a weekend getaway.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/6-pillars-of-brain-health\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/6-pillars-of-brain-health\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/6-pillars-of-brain-health\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/res.cloudinary.com\\\/vacayou\\\/images\\\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\\\/f_webp,q_auto\\\/v1650998262\\\/magazine\\\/Blowing-bubbles-\u041c\u0438\u0445\u0430\u0438\u043b-\u0420\u0443\u0434\u0435\u043d\u043a\u043e-iStock-1084167742\\\/Blowing-bubbles-\u041c\u0438\u0445\u0430\u0438\u043b-\u0420\u0443\u0434\u0435\u043d\u043a\u043e-iStock-1084167742.jpg?_i=AA\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/res.cloudinary.com\\\/vacayou\\\/images\\\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\\\/f_webp,q_auto\\\/v1650998262\\\/magazine\\\/Blowing-bubbles-\u041c\u0438\u0445\u0430\u0438\u043b-\u0420\u0443\u0434\u0435\u043d\u043a\u043e-iStock-1084167742\\\/Blowing-bubbles-\u041c\u0438\u0445\u0430\u0438\u043b-\u0420\u0443\u0434\u0435\u043d\u043a\u043e-iStock-1084167742.jpg?_i=AA\",\"width\":2120,\"height\":1414,\"caption\":\"Person blowing bubbles in a field\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/6-pillars-of-brain-health\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"6 Pillars of Brain Health and Creating Healthy Brain Habits\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/\",\"name\":\"Vacayou Travel\",\"description\":\"Breathe into wellness with travel inspiration\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Vacayou Travel\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/res.cloudinary.com\\\/vacayou\\\/images\\\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\\\/f_webp,q_auto\\\/v1650993667\\\/magazine\\\/cropped-Vacayou-Logo-10365C\\\/cropped-Vacayou-Logo-10365C.png?_i=AA\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/res.cloudinary.com\\\/vacayou\\\/images\\\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\\\/f_webp,q_auto\\\/v1650993667\\\/magazine\\\/cropped-Vacayou-Logo-10365C\\\/cropped-Vacayou-Logo-10365C.png?_i=AA\",\"width\":552,\"height\":122,\"caption\":\"Vacayou Travel\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/685258fbff13109381355a709f046af8\",\"name\":\"Ciara Turner-Ewert\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/0c3aad91c2daadd1f685de120a8022d22371bde589db90cfcfb303c39560fc71?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/0c3aad91c2daadd1f685de120a8022d22371bde589db90cfcfb303c39560fc71?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/0c3aad91c2daadd1f685de120a8022d22371bde589db90cfcfb303c39560fc71?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Ciara Turner-Ewert\"},\"description\":\"Ciara is the CEO and founder of Wellness Travel Diaries. She is a wellness travel blogger, freelance writer, content creator, and wellness and travel coach. With a degree in psychology and an emphasis on neuroscience, she helps others find meaningful connections through a blend of travel, fitness, nutrition and personal development. She\u2019s explored more than 29 countries and loves to travel the globe with her husband, inspiring others to find new ways to journey home to their body while traveling.\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/wellnesstraveldiaries.com\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/groups\\\/transformativetravelsecrets?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=free_week_long_itinerary_in_la&utm_term=2021-12-02\",\"https:\\\/\\\/instagram.com\\\/wellnesstraveldiaries\"],\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vacayou.com\\\/magazine\\\/author\\\/ciaraturnerewert\\\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"6 Pillars of Brain Health and Creating Healthy Brain Habits","description":"What are the six pillars of brain health? Learn how to practice each pillar whether you\u2019re at home or traveling for a weekend getaway.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/6-pillars-of-brain-health\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"6 Pillars of Brain Health and Creating Healthy Brain Habits","og_description":"What are the six pillars of brain health? Learn how to practice each pillar whether you\u2019re at home or traveling for a weekend getaway.","og_url":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/6-pillars-of-brain-health\/","og_site_name":"Vacayou Travel","article_author":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/transformativetravelsecrets?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=free_week_long_itinerary_in_la&utm_term=2021-12-02","article_published_time":"2023-09-23T12:59:33+00:00","article_modified_time":"2024-10-07T14:45:51+00:00","og_image":[{"width":2120,"height":1414,"url":"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650998262\/magazine\/Blowing-bubbles-\u041c\u0438\u0445\u0430\u0438\u043b-\u0420\u0443\u0434\u0435\u043d\u043a\u043e-iStock-1084167742\/Blowing-bubbles-\u041c\u0438\u0445\u0430\u0438\u043b-\u0420\u0443\u0434\u0435\u043d\u043a\u043e-iStock-1084167742.jpg?_i=AA","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Ciara Turner-Ewert","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Ciara Turner-Ewert","Est. reading time":"7 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/6-pillars-of-brain-health\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/6-pillars-of-brain-health\/"},"author":{"name":"Ciara Turner-Ewert","@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/#\/schema\/person\/685258fbff13109381355a709f046af8"},"headline":"6 Pillars of Brain Health and Creating Healthy Brain Habits","datePublished":"2023-09-23T12:59:33+00:00","dateModified":"2024-10-07T14:45:51+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/6-pillars-of-brain-health\/"},"wordCount":1152,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/6-pillars-of-brain-health\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650998262\/magazine\/Blowing-bubbles-\u041c\u0438\u0445\u0430\u0438\u043b-\u0420\u0443\u0434\u0435\u043d\u043a\u043e-iStock-1084167742\/Blowing-bubbles-\u041c\u0438\u0445\u0430\u0438\u043b-\u0420\u0443\u0434\u0435\u043d\u043a\u043e-iStock-1084167742.jpg?_i=AA","articleSection":["Healthy Living"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/6-pillars-of-brain-health\/","url":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/6-pillars-of-brain-health\/","name":"6 Pillars of Brain Health and Creating Healthy Brain Habits","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/6-pillars-of-brain-health\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/6-pillars-of-brain-health\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650998262\/magazine\/Blowing-bubbles-\u041c\u0438\u0445\u0430\u0438\u043b-\u0420\u0443\u0434\u0435\u043d\u043a\u043e-iStock-1084167742\/Blowing-bubbles-\u041c\u0438\u0445\u0430\u0438\u043b-\u0420\u0443\u0434\u0435\u043d\u043a\u043e-iStock-1084167742.jpg?_i=AA","datePublished":"2023-09-23T12:59:33+00:00","dateModified":"2024-10-07T14:45:51+00:00","description":"What are the six pillars of brain health? Learn how to practice each pillar whether you\u2019re at home or traveling for a weekend getaway.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/6-pillars-of-brain-health\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/6-pillars-of-brain-health\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/6-pillars-of-brain-health\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650998262\/magazine\/Blowing-bubbles-\u041c\u0438\u0445\u0430\u0438\u043b-\u0420\u0443\u0434\u0435\u043d\u043a\u043e-iStock-1084167742\/Blowing-bubbles-\u041c\u0438\u0445\u0430\u0438\u043b-\u0420\u0443\u0434\u0435\u043d\u043a\u043e-iStock-1084167742.jpg?_i=AA","contentUrl":"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650998262\/magazine\/Blowing-bubbles-\u041c\u0438\u0445\u0430\u0438\u043b-\u0420\u0443\u0434\u0435\u043d\u043a\u043e-iStock-1084167742\/Blowing-bubbles-\u041c\u0438\u0445\u0430\u0438\u043b-\u0420\u0443\u0434\u0435\u043d\u043a\u043e-iStock-1084167742.jpg?_i=AA","width":2120,"height":1414,"caption":"Person blowing bubbles in a field"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/6-pillars-of-brain-health\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"6 Pillars of Brain Health and Creating Healthy Brain Habits"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/#website","url":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/","name":"Vacayou Travel","description":"Breathe into wellness with travel inspiration","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/#organization","name":"Vacayou Travel","url":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650993667\/magazine\/cropped-Vacayou-Logo-10365C\/cropped-Vacayou-Logo-10365C.png?_i=AA","contentUrl":"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650993667\/magazine\/cropped-Vacayou-Logo-10365C\/cropped-Vacayou-Logo-10365C.png?_i=AA","width":552,"height":122,"caption":"Vacayou Travel"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"}},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/#\/schema\/person\/685258fbff13109381355a709f046af8","name":"Ciara Turner-Ewert","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/0c3aad91c2daadd1f685de120a8022d22371bde589db90cfcfb303c39560fc71?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/0c3aad91c2daadd1f685de120a8022d22371bde589db90cfcfb303c39560fc71?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/0c3aad91c2daadd1f685de120a8022d22371bde589db90cfcfb303c39560fc71?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Ciara Turner-Ewert"},"description":"Ciara is the CEO and founder of Wellness Travel Diaries. She is a wellness travel blogger, freelance writer, content creator, and wellness and travel coach. With a degree in psychology and an emphasis on neuroscience, she helps others find meaningful connections through a blend of travel, fitness, nutrition and personal development. She\u2019s explored more than 29 countries and loves to travel the globe with her husband, inspiring others to find new ways to journey home to their body while traveling.","sameAs":["https:\/\/wellnesstraveldiaries.com","https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/transformativetravelsecrets?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=free_week_long_itinerary_in_la&utm_term=2021-12-02","https:\/\/instagram.com\/wellnesstraveldiaries"],"url":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/author\/ciaraturnerewert\/"}]}},"modified_by":"Shelly Nyqvist","jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1650998262\/magazine\/Blowing-bubbles-\u041c\u0438\u0445\u0430\u0438\u043b-\u0420\u0443\u0434\u0435\u043d\u043a\u043e-iStock-1084167742\/Blowing-bubbles-\u041c\u0438\u0445\u0430\u0438\u043b-\u0420\u0443\u0434\u0435\u043d\u043a\u043e-iStock-1084167742.jpg?_i=AA","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9406","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/40"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9406"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9406\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":26095,"href":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9406\/revisions\/26095"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9419"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9406"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9406"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9406"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}