I love Spring! I can't stop talking about Spring! What does Spring mean to you? I bet you can't help but smile when you think of Spring. Like many people, I love seeing the green pop out. I love to see the flowers start to grow and smell the flowering trees and freshly cut grass. The way the sunshine feels on my face and shoulders as I take walks is comforting. The sound of the birds in the mornings induces a lighter and happier mood.

"Spring is nature's way of saying 'Let's Party!'" - Robin Williams

Let's talk about how we can make these wonderful Spring sensations work to our advantage when it comes to brain health. For example, get outside and walk, engage in new activities such as gardening or hiking, join a new social group or running club, or sign up for extra Summer classes at your local community college. All of these activities can benefit your brain health by working to build cognitive reserve. What is cognitive reserve? Basically, the concept implies that activities which are cognitively stimulating can help to slow the rate of cognitive decline.

So let's throw a little party and celebrate Spring! Let us seize the opportunity to start making a difference in our brain health. Click on the following links for more ideas on where to start with these articles that I find interesting.

Cognitive Reserve - More Evidence it Prevents Neurodegeneration

6 Pillars of Brain Health

3 Ways to Spring Clean your Brain

10 Ways to Rev up your Brain and Reduce the Risk of Cognitive Decline