Brain Strength
Know your body
Your brain’s warning system.
Your body is constantly sending messages about your brain’s health. Your brain and body work together – when one is sick, the other feels it too. Learning to read these signals is like having an early warning system for your mind.
It feels like ...
Having a sophisticated security system versus ignoring all alarms.
Why it's good for you
- Catch health issues early
- Bounce back faster from illness
- Reduced impact of sickness on brain function
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How it helps your brain
- Catching health issues early allows for quicker treatment and minimises potential damage to your brain.
- Understanding how illness affects your brain helps you prioritise rest and recovery, allowing your brain to heal faster.
- Regular check-ups help prevent long-term issues and ensure your brain continues to function at its best.
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3 top tips to better body awareness
- Check your blood pressure regularly at your clinic – controlling high blood pressure early helps prevent damage to tiny blood vessels that deliver oxygen to your brain, early helps prevent damage to tiny blood vessels that deliver oxygen to your brain,
- Take prescribed medications consistently, which helps control conditions, like diabetes, that could otherwise harm your brain over time.
- Regularly self-scan your body – noticing and recording changes helps you link warning signs with brain function, like the effects of poor sleep on focus.
